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More than 70,000 students are expected to take advantage of Mote SEA educational opportunities annually.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2025
Mote SEA opens with a wave of excitement in Sarasota

A sneak preview for members precedes Mote Science Education Aquarium's Oct. 8 opening to the general public.

  • East County
  • News
Marayah Stuart helped Booker girls basketball win a regional championship with 31 points and 13 steals across two wins last week.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 27, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Marayah Stuart

Booker guard scored 31 points with 13 steals across two regional playoff wins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Braden River Soccer Club is back practicing at Lakewood Ranch Park for the fall season.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2025
Braden River Soccer Club is building shade structure at Lakewood Ranch Park

Manatee County is helping with the project, which will provide multiple upgrades.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch residents Shaun Ulstad and Andrew Cordani are eager to start their senior year at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, which is one step closer to a potential future at MIT.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 8, 2025
One final year for Lakewood Ranch Prep seniors to chase their dreams

Shaun Ulstad and Andrew Cordani hope their work gains them acceptance into MIT.

  • East County
  • Schools
The duo Zeman Quick Change delights audiences at the Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs through Aug. 9 at The Ringling.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 31-Aug. 6

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 31-Aug. 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A crowd gathers on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club to watch 15-year-old junior golfer Miles Russell play in the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic on April 21. Russell finished tied for 20th at 14 under par.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 9, 2025
A golf fan's guide to watching the LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood National offers some challenging shots to Korn Ferry players.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Longboat Key Garden Club president Susan Phillips and current president Melanie Dale thoughtfully map out a phased approach to rebuilding Bicentennial Park from hurricane damage.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 2, 2025
Longboat Key Garden Club digs into Bicentennial Park renovation

After working hard to raise funds through the Taste of the Keys, Arts in April and other efforts, the Longboat Key Garden Club is moving ahead with fixing up Bicentennial Garden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eric Konovalov of The Goal Guide accepts the Volunteer of the Year award, the top award at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Sandies.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2025
LWRBA sets up Small Business Bootcamp to teach important business skills

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance sets up a series of seminars to boost business skills.

  • East County
  • Business
Don Walker, production manager of the 2025 Theatre Odyssey One-Act Play Festival, and Olivia Yagy starred in “Tagged” by Jim Moss, winner of Theatre Odyssey's 2018 One-Act Play Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 14, 2025
Theatre Odyssey revives its One-Act Play Festival

The festival returns to the Jane B. Cook Theatre after a two-year hiatus.

  • Arts + Culture
Acoustic guitarist and singer Ross David played some tunes on Aug. 17 at Lido Beach.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 27, 2025
Music performers keep Longboat Key, St. Armands entertained

Musicians Eddie Tobin, Steel Pan Dan and Chad Tallman share what they enjoy about playing at area venues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Outgoing Visit Sarasota County Board of Directors members Kara Morgan (left) and Mark Gordon with VSC President and CEO Erin Duggan.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2025
Visit Sarasota County names three board members

The official tourism bureau of Sarasota County appoints three new leaders as three others rotate off the board of directors.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Mike Wagner, Andy Demartini and Gretchen Demartini walked at the 5th annual NAMIWalks Sarasota and Manatee fundraiser on Oct. 4 at Payne Park in memory of Jennifer Demartini.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 7, 2025
Mental health spotlighted at Payne Park fundraiser walk

Sarasota and Manatee community members raised nearly $90,000 to support NAMI's mental health services.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Factors such as cold stress, boat collisions, fishing gear entanglement and habitat loss contribute to the increase in manatee deaths in Florida
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 19, 2025
Below the surface: The truth about manatee safety

Factors including cold stress, boat collisions, fishing gear entanglement and habitat loss contribute to the increase in manatee deaths in Florida.

  • East County
  • News
The site of a planned 10-story, 50-unit residential building at the corner of Ringling Boulevard and South Osprey Avenue.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 14, 2025
10-story residential building, pizza restaurant planned for Ringling Boulevard

A 50-unit residential tower and a new pizza restaurant have pre-application conferences with the Sarasota Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Will Thomas follows through on an approach shot at the Qdoba Tournament of Champions on Oct. 3 in Davenport. The sophomore is in his first year on varsity for the new-look Mustangs.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 8, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team looking to take the next step

After placing second in the state the past two years, the Mustangs have high hopes despite heavy graduation losses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town Center Green will be the focal point of celebrations when Longboat Key celebrates its 70th anniversary.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 11, 2025
Save the date for Longboat Key's 70th anniversary bash

The town of Longboat Key is ringing in 70 years of existence in a big way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
There are factors that come into play when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. But its important to get a usual seven to nine hours every night.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • March 16, 2025
March is an important month to eat, sleep and be healthy

All three subjects are a part of National awareness celebrations and aid in disease prevention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Your Weekly Taste: Kelly's Roast Beef
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • June 9, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Kelly's Roast Beef

Get a taste of New England in the heart of Sarasota with the lobster roll that’s making waves.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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Laurie Breslin was officially sworn in as the superintendent for the School District of Manatee County on Sept. 9.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 12, 2025
Manatee School Board approves $245,000 superintendent contract

Laurie Breslin also has incentives in her contract, a point of contention with two school board members.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • 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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