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By Andrew Warfield |
May 14, 2023

County reinstates full Economic Development Corp. funding, for now

With new leadership and a new board, county commissioners decided to give the EDC one year to prove itself — or risk a funding cut.

Sarasota
News

By Letter to the Editor |
June 30, 2023

Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'

Readers object to the Obsidian condominium development's size, scale and use.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 7, 2024

Lakewood Ranch swim schools encourage water safety at young age

With International Water Safety Day on May 15, pool safety is at the forefront of a fun, safe summer.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 30, 2024

John Davidson, patriarch of Siesta Key, dies at age 93

The community leader started Davidson Drugs in 1958, founded and published the Pelican Press and tirelessly served his fellow islanders.

Siesta Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 10, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gives back year-round

The nonprofit offers a variety of benefits to assist local businesses and nonprofits.

East County
Neighbors

By Dani Hernandez |
July 31, 2024

Do high school athletes make the most of their summer?

Lakewood Ranch-area coaches say summer workouts key to improved performance.

East County
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
July 23, 2023

Sarasota artist shows lots of love for Frida Kahlo

Sarasota artist Beck Lane is painting 55 oil portraits of the famous Mexican artist.

Arts + Culture

By June LeBell |
February 23, 2015

OPERA REVIEW: 'The Golden Cockerel'

June LeBell reviews Rimsky-Korsakov's 'The Golden Cockerel,' which gets a rare performance in the U.S.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
March 2, 2022

Neighbors near east Bradenton Airbnb irked by the noise it creates

Short-term rental's neighbors in east Bradenton don't consider Shangri-La to be paradise.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
August 10, 2016

Manatee County School Board candidates sound off

District 1 candidates share their thoughts, concerns about the School District's future.

East County
News

By Liz Ramos |
March 8, 2023

Manatee students prepare to be career-ready with hands-on experience

Changes in career and technical education keep the school district adjusting to meet industry needs.

East County
Schools

By Anna Brugmann |
July 21, 2016

Shell Road history illustrates fight for beach access on Siesta

A Siesta Key resident’s decision to sue the county over the vacation of a waterfront road has prompted debate over public beach access, but this is not the first time the subject has been hoisted into the spotlight.

Siesta Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 6, 2022

Myakka area sees county’s largest struggles from Hurricane Ian

Residents of Myakka City hope to pull together after devastation from flooding.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 21, 2017

Sarasota's hurricane heroes pitch in to help

Irma's wind's had barely settled, and the Sarasota community was already lending a hand.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 26, 2024

Lorraine Road residents concerned over $66M improvement project

Manatee County is investing $66 million into road improvements between 59th Avenue East and State Road 64 and will need to acquire property on each side of Lorraine Road.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 18, 2025

City seeks resilience funding for St. Armands Key

With the backing of the town of Longboat Key, Sarasota has asked the county for $24.5 million in Resilient SRQ grant funding to mitigate flooding on St. Armands.

Sarasota
News

By Spencer Fordin |
May 31, 2022

This Week in A+E: June 2-8

Comedy, improv and laser light shows are all on the schedule this week, and Sarasota will also have its usual heaping helping of art, music and theater.