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By Jay Heater |
February 7, 2024

Waterside Place almost sold out as gastropub plans fall opening

With six restaurants expected to open by late 2024, only one space remains in the Lakewood Ranch business and entertainment hub.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
July 27, 2022

Therapy sheep spreads love to homeless and seniors

Ivory, once an abandoned lamb, makes her impact by spreading joy in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton assisted living facilities.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 27, 2023

Manatee commissioners say days of three-term leaders are numbered

Following the resignation of Vanessa Baugh from the board, only first-term commissioners remain.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
September 24, 2025

Local Boy Scout rescues couple in Thailand

Nathan Patel, 12, tossed a ring buoy to rescue a couple who were struggling in the water, during a summer vacation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 5, 2014

Our View

Consensus on the bayfront

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Niki Kottmann |
March 13, 2019

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 14

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Venice.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
February 20, 2013

Our View: Businesses don't pay taxes

Business tax cuts and corporate-recruiting incentives will be prominent policy issues for the Legislature this year.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 20, 2023

Turtle nesting strong in Sarasota, Longboat despite high disorientation

This season saw a record number of green sea turtle nests, but artificial lights on beaches remain a challenge.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Nadon |
December 9, 2009

Director Jim Sheridan ('My Left Foot') brings the Afghanistan war home in his new film, 'Brothers.' Politics aside, this is a story about the open wounds, which have buried themselves deep inside of military combatants.

Arts + Culture

By Robin Roy |
September 17, 2009

Merchants to skip renewed merger talks

After the chairman of the Downtown Improvement District pushed for new merger talks between the Downtown Partnership and downtown merchants, merchants say they're not interested.

Sarasota
News

By Harry Sayer |
April 28, 2020

You Can Do It: Alternative Ways to Exercise

Gyms are closed, weights are nearly impossible to buy. Still, you can work out and have fun with a few substitutions.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
May 4, 2016

Advisory board says half-cent sales tax is best solution

Committee unanimously recommends a sales tax to fund county's infrastructure needs.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 7, 2024

Developer wins city vacation of Cross Street

The transfer of right of way will allow developer Orange Pineapple to incorporate an enhanced street into its redevelopment plans of several downtown blocks adjacent to Burns Court.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
November 30, 2020

Longboat Key Cops Corner: Smell that?

Police reports from around the island.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By David Conway |
July 20, 2021

Commission declines to conduct investigation into mayor

Although officials and residents harbor concerns about Brody’s behavior, a majority of the City Commission saw no benefit in a formal investigation following a March outburst at City Hall.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
July 18, 2022

High-flying opening ceremony for Dragon Boat world championships in Sarasota

IDBF Club Crew World Championships will be contested through Sunday at Nathan Benderson Park.

East County
News

By David Conway |
September 10, 2020

Lift Station 87: What went wrong?

The city is commissioning an internal investigation into how a wastewater facility project took nearly a decade longer and $60 million more than originally anticipated.