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By Lesley Dwyer |
May 14, 2025

Manatee County collects data it hopes will raise impact fees

Commissioners hope reports can prove the county is experiencing economic extraordinary circumstances.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
May 23, 2025

East County robotics teams perform well at world championships

Haile Middle placed third in its division, and Mona Jain Middle placed second in its division for teamwork.

East County
Schools

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 19, 2025

Sarasota Ballet finally presents Sir Frederick Ashton's 'Romeo and Juliet'

The Florida premiere of the romantic, rarely seen ballet was delayed by the pandemic.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
April 3, 2025

SPAF names new chief development officer

Kelly Addington will lead the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation's capital campaign for its proposed performing arts center.

Sarasota
Business

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 6, 2025

Youth archery program hits the mark at Rye Preserve

Spots are still available for summer camp. Monthly classes will resume in September.

East County
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
April 1, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for March 17-21 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Newlane Place tops the week's sales at $4.05 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
September 8, 2024

Two Main Street restaurant buildings acquired for $8.5 million

Restaurant operations will be unaffected as Baird Inc. purchases El Melvin and Café Amici properties.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
March 4, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 6-12

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Janet Combs |
February 2, 2025

Sarasota Opera transports patrons to 'A Night in Seville'

The opera's annual gala honored Les and Carol Brualdi for their support.

Black Tie

By Elizabeth King |
March 29, 2025

Prominent Sarasota nonprofit leader to retire after 10 years

Teri Hansen, the president and CEO of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, was initially hired as the organization's first employee.

Sarasota
Business

By Dana Kampa |
April 18, 2025

Comedians bring impressions, anecdotes to Longboat Key venue

New this year to Arts in April, a comedy night fundraiser went off on Thursday at the Pavilion.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 21, 2025

Town considers ownership of Bay Isles Parkway, pedestrian tunnel

With the Bay Isles Association wanting to divest ownership and maintenance of these assets, the town of Longboat Key is considering an agreement to take over ownership.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
May 5, 2025

Kentuckians in Longboat Key root on derby contestants

Lo' Key Island Grille owners said considering one hails from Lexington, they couldn't pass up hosting a watch party.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 23, 2025

County to celebrate restoration of historic Keith Farmhouse

Sarasota County will mark the completion of the restoration of the historic Keith Farmhouse at Phillippi Estate Park with a ribbon-cutting on April 2.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
March 31, 2025

Lakewood Ranch is still a seller's paradise

With its lifestyle draw, Lakewood Ranch has been insulated against trends in other parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties that have seen real estate sales slow down.