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By Lesley Dwyer |
July 11, 2025

Manatee County’s Emergency Medical Services recognized for excellence

EMS received a gold achievement award from the American Heart Association.

East County
News

By Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor |
July 28, 2025

Financial Focus® You Have an Estate Plan — Whether You Know It or Not

If you own anything — a home, a car, a savings account, even a pet — you already have an estate plan.

East County
Neighbors

What does it take to use Manatee schools as hurricane shelters?

In the midst of a severe storm, no one is turned away from the Manatee County schools that serve as shelters.

East County
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 23, 2024

What to know as turtle nesting season approaches

Sea turtle nesting season officially begins on May 1, but nests may start appearing earlier.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 18, 2025

Shamrock Pub celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

The pub hosted a four-day party in honor of the holiday, featuring live music and dancers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Emma Burke |
December 28, 2024

These mocktails won't leave you missing the buzz

Let's raise a glass of a booze-free beverage and toast to hangover-free mornings.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Madison Bierl |
May 7, 2025

Manatee County aims to fill school bus driver shortage

Between sick days, vacations and leaves of absence, Manatee County needs more bus drivers to ensure students get to school efficiently.

East County
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 2, 2025

Longboat Key Turtle Watch prepares for 2025 nesting season

Volunteers started by repainting about 500 stakes that will be used to mark nests this season.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
May 22, 2025

Self-taught digital artist shakes up high-end art world

Florida-based artist Stephen Harlan met with fans this weekend at Wyland Gallery Sarasota on St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
April 26, 2025

Price uptick leads to pause in Bird Key Yacht Club rebuild

Leadership says it is pausing the project for 90 days after receiving an unexpectedly high final estimate, but it isn't giving up on construction.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
June 25, 2025

Lillian Blades' first solo exhibition sparkles and shines at Sarasota Art Museum

The Atlanta artist's curtain-like assemblages draw on African, Caribbean and Southern influences.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
July 14, 2025

Construction projects are on the move in Sarasota's schools

As the school year approaches, the Sarasota school district progresses on several high-profile construction projects.

Sarasota
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
April 16, 2025

Residents learn from hurricane damage

After facing widespread infrastructure damage, local business owners and residents are finishing the last of their rebuilding and looking ahead to next season.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
July 9, 2025

Asolo Rep's 'A Year With Frog and Toad' explores the seasons of friendship

Scott Keys is directing the Asolo Repertory Theatre production of Robert and Willie Reale's heartwarming, hilarious musical following the yearlong adventures of Frog and Toad.

Arts + Culture

By Vinnie Portell |
April 23, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Rhys Klein

The Braden River senior threw six shutout innings in a pivotal district win.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
June 18, 2025

Irate man strips down in the middle of the street

After being asked to move along, a man exposed himself in the middle of the road while shouting at everyone in the area. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 27, 2025

'Tons of debris' removed from Braden River

Contractors cleared downed trees and debris from River Club Boulevard to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

East County
News

By Vinnie Portell |
July 9, 2025

East County lacrosse player hopes for spot on Puerto Rican Olympic team

Cardinal Mooney alum Sean Laureano hopes to bolster his chances at playing in the Olympics with a good performance at the 2025 World Lacrosse Men's U20 Championship.

East County
Sports

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 Christopher Sforzo, M.D. with Sforzo | Dillingham | Stewart Orthopedics + Sports Medicine |
May 23, 2025

Play Smart, Stay Strong: How to Avoid Pickleball Injuries

Playing smart is what keeps you in the game.

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