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Suzanne Elizabeth Lenz Janney (1946-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 15, 2025
Suzanne Elizabeth Lenz Janney

Suzanne Elizabeth Lenz Janney passed away in Sarasota on August 9, 2025 after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and pneumonia.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Florida Housing Coalition's Kody Glazer tells an audience at a Greater Sarasota Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon that the county needs to provide 15,000 new affordable housing units in the next 10 years.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 21, 2025
Much done, much more to do on affordable housing

Florida Housing Coalition executive tells Chamber luncheon attendees Sarasota County needs 15,000 affordable homes built in 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Firefighter Paramedic Chris O'Brien (left) walks in front of the group with Michelle Floril, who is traveling the east coast with Carry the Load.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 17, 2025
Longboat Key Fire Rescue joins Carry the Load to remember fallen heroes

Longboat Key is on one of Carry the Load's national routes that sends volunteers across the country to walk alongside first responders and families of service members every May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex Htcher and Will Westray star in Asolo Rep's "A Year With Frog and Toad," which runs through Aug. 3 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 24-30

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch's Brandy Britton is a member of the Bradenton Woman's Club. She was recruited at a Music on Main event last year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 2, 2025
Music on Main is a place to connect in Lakewood Ranch

The monthly event features music, vendors and information about clubs and activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Seventh grader Bronx Hanratty and digital art teacher Katelyn Reyes went to the Dalí Museum Student Surrealist Art Exhibit where Hanratty received the Award of Excellence.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 17, 2025
Mona Jain Middle art student receives Dalí exhibit's Award of Excellence

Bronx Hanratty, a 13-year-old artist, created a piece in Photoshop to project his view on mental health.

  • East County
  • Schools
The run begins during the June 3 beach run.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 26, 2025
Kids Summer Beach Runs continue to draw crowds

The event takes place every Tuesday at Siesta Beach through July.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Tim and Lauren Macri, co-owners of Beef 'O' Brady's Braden River, want the community's support to achieve their goal of providing gifts to Tara Elementary School teachers to help ease the burden of digging into their own pockets to provide for their students.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 12, 2025
Beef 'O' Brady's hosts second supply drive for Tara Elementary teachers

Community members can participate until July 31 to help ease the burden of teachers spending their own money for supplies.

  • East County
  • Schools
Heath Saunders plays Judas in Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," which closes June 28.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 26-July 2

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Braden River High School students Cameron Brand, Jacob Zinkhan, Kylie Mohamed, Sophi Jo Branscomb and Jacqueline Lopez traveled around Ireland learning about agriculture and Irish culture along the way.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 27, 2025
Braden River FFA students study agriculture in Ireland

Their visits include a dairy farm and an "Irish racehorse experience."

  • East County
  • Schools
A panther kitten peeks out from its den.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 15, 2025
Manatee County wildlife corridor faces funding challenges

Over 18 million acres are listed to eventually be part of the state's wildlife corridor.

  • East County
  • News
Ethan Jack Haberfield and Alice M. Gatling star in "Dorothy's Dictionary," which runs through Aug. 10 at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 7-13

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Erik Arroyo will be reimbursed by the city just more than $10,000 in legal expenses stemming from a 2024 ethics complaint.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 7, 2025
Former commissioner wins legal fees reimbursement from city

Former Sarasota City Commissioner Erik Arroyo requested remittance of $10,285 for his defense against a 2024 ethics complaint.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Casey Schuber
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 4, 2025
Singer takes a long musical path to be a Siesta Key mainstay

Casey on the Key recounts her journey from an "American Idol" contestant to singing music in paradise.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners Tal Siddique, Jason Bearden, Amanda Ballard and George Kruse visit the House of Representatives in Tallahassee in March to discuss Manatee County's legislative priorities.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 8, 2025
Manatee County hit hard by governor's appropriation vetoes

Gov. Ron DeSantis' vetoes total $1.35 billion across the state, including $576 million in line-item vetoes.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High senior Jake MacDonald wants to win a state championship this fall after finishing 10th overall at the Class 3A state championship in 2024.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • August 12, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jake MacDonald

The Sarasota High golfer wants to win a state title in his senior season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Elevations for DR Horton's Sage Park townhomes off North Beneva Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 16, 2025
Beneva Road townhome project clears Planning Board scrutiny

In a split decision, the Sarasota Planning Board recommended approval of Sage Park townhomes planned for the old Circus City site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This drawing by Quay 1 and 9 depicts the 1000 Boulevard of the Arts project (in red) enveloping its city-approved One Park West project.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 3, 2025
Opposition to Hyatt Regency redevelopment plan organizing

Developers of Quay Blocks 1 and 9 are being joined by nearby condo residents in appealing a Planning Board adjustment to the City Commission to build 1000 Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The artistry of Pat Neal is building and selling homes, and he continues that journey with the Lakewood Ranch-area's Palm Grove, which hosts a grand opening June 27.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 25, 2025
Palm Grove celebrates its grand opening in Lakewood Ranch area

Pat Neal continues to be a master navigating tumultuous real estate waters.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lucas Lindbloom, 5, his mother Ana Lindbloom, sister Isabella Lindbloom, 15, and father Thomas Lindbloom
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 4, 2025
Sarasota City YMCA branch kicks off summer camp with pancake breakfast

The breakfast for families preceded the start of the traditional and aquatics summer camps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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