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TD Bank is opening a treat-dispensing ATM for dogs on Oct. 17 at its branch on Clark Road.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 13, 2025
Bank branch caters to canine clientele on Clark Road

TD Bank rolls out an automated treat machine in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The meeting chamber at the former Sarasota County Administration Center now stands empty after the final County Commission meeting held there on Oct. 21.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 28, 2025
Sarasota County closes business at 1660 Ringling Blvd.

With staff having vacated in preparation for the final move to its new center, the Sarasota County Commission gaveled out its final meeting on Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joaquin Cortez and Craig Mutch won first place in the people's choice awards, doubles, for "Be the Change" at the 2024 Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 13-19

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ricardo Graziano, Sierra Abelardo and other members of the Sarasota Ballet will perform the premiere of Jessica Lang's "The Lorenz Butterfly."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 15, 2025
How Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb puts the pieces together

The Royal Ballet veteran likens programming a season to assembling a puzzle.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor |
  • November 27, 2025
FINANCIAL FOCUS® Generosity Meets Strategy with Tax-Savvy Donations

Understanding the tax benefits of a charitable donation can help make your money go farther.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Molly Lynch poses for a photo after Braden River's comeback attempt against Venice fell short Thursday. She's the only freshman on a varsity roster featuring two underclassmen.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 29, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Molly Lynch

Even in defeat, the outside/middle hitter stood out for Braden River volleyball last Thursday.

  • East County
  • Sports
StandWithUs representatives Dana Kamilar, Julie Paris, Carly Gammill, Alitza Hochhauser and Max Bray spoke to Longboaters on Nov. 16 at Temple Beth Israel about finding ways to protect against antisemitism, especially in school settings.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 17, 2025
Speakers offer antisemitism advice to Jewish families

StandWithUs representatives spoke with the Longboat Key community about pushing back against antisemitism.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This River Club South home at 7003 River Club Blvd. sold for $1,345,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,421 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 13, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 in Lakewood Ranch

A Reserve at Harbour Walk home on Regatta Way topped the week’s sales at $3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By The Sarasota Ballet |
  • December 11, 2025
Monday’s Child is Fair of Face

The Sarasota Ballet performs Jazz Calendar, Divertimento No. 15, and Mozartiana - December 19 & 20 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Enrico “Sam” DiGiammarino, Jr. demonstrates the proper technique for Nordic walking, which distributes weight through the arms to a pair of walking poles. As a trained instructor, he leads classes with several local organizations.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 5, 2025
Local trainer explains potential benefits of Nordic walking

Certified trainer E.L. "Sam" DiGiammarino Jr. is leading multiple community courses this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Tempo Hotel by Hilton is proposed to be built on Fruitville Road from the Downtown Hair Studio to the left through the end of the block.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 24, 2025
New Fruitville Road hotel nears administrative approval

A new four-star hotel in the works for the 1500 block of Fruitville Road receives partial sign-off from Sarasota's Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By RBB Communication for Florida Power and Light |
  • September 30, 2025
Creative team of engineers revolutionize how FPL responds to storms

For a century now, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has been restoring power to its customers after hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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LaRon Foye, a senior safety/wide receiver, points to his right ring finger following his game-sealing interception against Jacksonville Bolles.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 17, 2025
Cardinal Mooney football has undergone all-time turnaround

The Cougars had their ups and downs in the past, but in the past three years, they have been one of the state's undisputed best.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Darian Sanders uses his passion and experience of performing to inspire students at Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 22, 2025
'Lion King' star inspires Lakewood Ranch High students

Darian Sanders spent five years traveling on the Broadway tour of "The Lion King" and uses his experience to inspire students.

  • East County
  • Schools
The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library

Longboat Key's planned facility will be named for U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and his wife, Sandra.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key had to go back to the drawing board to redesign a potential roundabout at the intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 15, 2025
Longboat likely to encumber $1.7M in costs for Broadway Roundabout

The new costs come as the Florida Department of Transportation takes on responsibility for the project but said some costs are still on the town’s dime.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A bulldozer moves trash at the Lena Road Landfill.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 30, 2025
Lena Road landfill's lifespan changed by slope strategies

Manatee County says reconfiguring the way waste is packed into cells will add two decades to the landfill.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police Officer Michael Pietron uses a radar to check speeds on the Ringling Causeway.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2025
State grant helps SPD focus on dangerous drivers

The Sarasota Police Department has received a $142,000 grant for a high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dru Hershberger poses for a photo on Oct. 28 at Selby Aquatic Center before a practice with Sarasota Sharks. The freshman won gold for Sarasota Christian in the 500-meter freestyle at the FHSAA Class 1A District 8 championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 28, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dru Hershberger

The freshman for Sarasota Christian girls' swimming & diving brought home gold on Oct. 25 at the FHSAA Class 1A District 8 championship.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Karson Ligon was drafted with the No. 262 overall pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth round of the MLB Draft on July 14.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 24, 2025
Former Riverview pitcher heads to Dunedin

Karson Ligon was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays on July 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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