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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 6, 2022
Married couple bring love of art to area's newest gallery

Art and music will take center stage at the brand new Midge Johnson Fine Art gallery, which opens Saturday, Jan. 15.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 19, 2024
Ed's Tavern opens its second Lakewood Ranch restaurant

The new building on Upper Manatee River Road hosted a soft opening on Friday before it opened to the public on Saturday.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 1, 2024
School board adopts tentative budget and new millage rates

The board approved the $1.35 billion budget and the property tax rate of 6.131 mills.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • February 12, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Maggie Yull

The sophomore forward has been the offensive engine for the Out-of-Door Academy girls varsity soccer team this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 14, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club Regatta participants race among high winds, waves

Wild winds propelled participants in the Bird Key Yacht Club Regatta soaring above the surf of Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 20, 2025
Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch raises funds for charity through Spring Fling

The proceeds will be split between the Primrose Children's Foundation and Mothers Helping Mothers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2024
Self-storage staff finds torpedo in repossessed unit

An inert explosive at a self-storage business prompted a response from MacDill Air Force Base. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 12, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sommer Speers

The senior Sailors softball player is batting over .500 this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 16, 2023
New executive director brings fresh ideas for SMART growth

As the new executive director of Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, Mark Hiser has plans to make the organization even more visible.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 22, 2025
Self-taught digital artist shakes up high-end art world

Florida-based artist Stephen Harlan met with fans this weekend at Wyland Gallery Sarasota on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 24, 2025
Former Rays pitcher is behind new Raining Berries location in Sarasota

The new Raining Berries location is co-owned by former MLB player and World Series Champion Edwin Jackson and Super Bowl champion star Kenneth Gainwell.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 7, 2023
Townhome development proposed for site beside Payne Park

The development on U.S. 301 in Sarasota is planned to include 50 rental townhomes and 9,100 square feet of retail space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 19, 2023
Town of Longboat changes operating hours for season

The new pilot program begins on Jan. 2 and will change most town department operating hours to adjust for traffic during peak season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 9, 2024
Sarasota Children's Museum kicks off quest for a dedicated space

The inaugural event of Sarasota's Children's Museum drew families to The Bay Park, offering children interactive experiences and hands-on learning activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 17, 2024
Animal rescue seeks volunteers for expanding services

The Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary in Myakka City has a variety of tasks that volunteers can fill.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 22, 2024
Seaplace Condominium works to capture Longboat Key bobcat

After dealing with a rabbit overpopulation, a Seaplace employee spotted a bobcat and took action to catch it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 12, 2024
Island Kids Child Care Center to open in Lakewood Ranch

Owner Ann MacClellan seeks to put her passion for education into caring for children.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 19, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Youth Opera's 'The Hobbit'

June LeBell reviews Sarasota Youth Opera's performance of "The Hobbit."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 22, 2025
Pavilion, restrooms open at Greenbrook Adventure Park

More than two years after smoldering fireworks caused the original structure to burn, the replacement is complete.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 29, 2026
River Strand couple hosts fundraiser for nonprofit Foar the Brave

Two veterans and two civilians are preparing to row 2,800 miles across the Pacific Ocean in June.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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