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  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 6, 2025
Joyous occasion for Manatee County, but more drama on the way

The opening of 44th Avenue extension deserves celebration, but commissioners and SMR are headed for confrontation.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2023
Orioles worth your attention — even after they're back in Baltimore

The baseball team has been a downtrodden franchise for years, but that should change in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 15, 2023
Concerns over 'factory appeal' of Tamiami apartments give way to approval

By a 3-2 vote, the 224-unit Calypso Sarasota on Tamiami Trail and 42nd Street can be built with conditions that include raising the foundation above street level.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2024
Pirates basketball senior has developed into a shooting star

Braden River High senior guard Marcus Schade has lit up the score sheet this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 12, 2024
Braden River High's weightlifters raise the bar

The Pirates' girls team will compete Feb. 17 at the state championship meet in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 19, 2024
96 affordable apartments approved for north Sarasota property

The currently vacant site on Tamiami Trail is planned to become New Trail Plaza, which includes a four-story apartment building and a three-story building with commercial space beneath additional apartments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 5, 2024
East County basketball teams make progress in 2023-24

No area teams reached the state tournament, but several have hope for the future.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 30, 2024
Revised housing project forges ahead at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Plans have changed from condos to townhouses, but Lakeshore will still be built on Rodeo Drive.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 16, 2024
Gulf Coast Flute Choir to perform its first world premiere

The group will play "Twilight on the Gulf" on April 21-22 in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2024
Skinny-dipper removed from hotel pool

A woman left by her baby's father in a hotel parking lot finds a pool, strips and takes a dip. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 31, 2024
The Bay undertakes restoration of historic Chidsey Building

The project is expected to be complete by summer of 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 30, 2024
Myakka City sanctuary takes in senior and special needs cats

TANKS Inc. is home to 50 cats, seven beagles and five steer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 8-14

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 14, 2023
Town holds off on canal dredging program for another year

The need for new surveys and a search for ways to reduce costs were among key reasons for slowing down the project on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 6, 2024
This family foundation has hands-on science learning at its heart

The Faulhaber Family Foundation — founded by a Casey Key couple — seeks to help local students fall in love with science through hands-on experiences.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 13, 2024
Manatee nonprofit aims to raise $100,000 in November

Every dollar raised by Take Stock in Children Manatee in November will go directly toward college scholarships.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2024
Homebuilder shares plans for new residential development

The site plan shows 99 homes on 44 acres near State Road 64 and Uihlein Road in East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 20, 2024
Planning Board backs plan to trade height for historic preservation

The plan to allow owners of historic structures to sell development rights now goes before the Sarasota City Commission with requests for additional considerations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 4, 2025
Agencies join forces to promote Sarasota County's vibrant lifestyle

Representatives of Visit Sarasota County, Economic Development Corporation and Arts Alliance educate commissioners on how they collaborate resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 24, 2025
Pass the turkey, and the thanks during a special holiday

Lakewood Ranch has so much contributors who make our home a great place to live.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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