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131 Main is open in Lakewood Ranch's Center Point Plaza.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 11, 2025
131 Main now serving steak and seafood in Lakewood Ranch

The restaurant also features two bars, a wood burning grill, an indoor patio and original works of art.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Barbara Koetsier browsing the various tree displays at Christmas in the Garden.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 5, 2024
Where to celebrate the holidays on Longboat Key

Longboat Key brings you festive musical performances, homemade goodies and island cheer for the holidays this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Darwin is a 12-year-old sulcata tortoise.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 23, 2025
Beloved tortoise returns home after five days on the loose

Since being adopted from a rescue in 2019, Darwin has endeared himself to his owners, extended family and neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lael and Giuliano Hazan, standing in the kitchen where they lead cooking classes, reflect on what it means to them to see Marcella Hazan's legacy as a culinary powerhouse see renewed celebration.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 24, 2025
Legacy of Longboater Marcella Hazan receives new acclaim

With a resoundingly successful showing at the Sarasota Film Festival and unveiling of a showcase at the Smithsonian, the Hazan family culinary legacy is getting new acclaim.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SpaceX plans to open a launch site as part of a new expansion at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).
  • By Michael Harris |
  • April 2, 2025
It's annual, it's fun, and we gotcha with the Observer's April Fool's editions

SRQ's Rick Piccolo had to dispel a "rumor" that SpaceX is building a spaceport at the airport.

  • April Fools
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office began flying its new Bell 429 helicopter this spring.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 19, 2025
Sarasota Sheriff's Office adds safety, abilities with new helicopter

The aircraft is designed to make rooftop rescues possible with greater hoisting power.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ricardo Robinson-Shinall has worked in the Braden River High School theater department since 2016.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 19, 2025
'Hadestown' will be Braden River High theater director's final show

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall is leaving Braden River High after 15 years.

  • East County
  • Schools
Celebration of Life to honor former Bradenton vice mayor
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 11, 2025
Celebration of Life to honor former Bradenton vice mayor

Saundra Rahn served the community for more than 20 years as an elected official.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County has approved funding to widen a 1.5-mile stretch of Legacy Trail with a bifurcated path.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2025
Legacy Trail bridges, widening projects advance

Overpasses at Clark Road and Bee Ridge Road expected to wrap up in June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida’s lawsuit against Target: hypocrisy
  • By Adrian Moore, Ari Cohn |
  • March 12, 2025
Florida’s lawsuit against Target: hypocrisy

In February Florida’s attorney general filed a federal lawsuit against the Target Corp. on behalf of the State Board of Administration.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
John Woodman, a division manager for Homes by Towne, sits on a swing at the new Midway Park. A grand opening is being held April 12 at the park that connects the Wild Blue and Shellstone communities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 8, 2025
Two Waterside communities unveil a park at their midway point

Wild Blue and Shellstone combine to build an exceptional athlete and social facility.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This giant Santa is new to the University Town Center's holiday display.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 17, 2024
University Town Center holiday lights get bigger and brighter

A 25-foot Santa and 15-foot snowman, imported from Italy, are new to this year's display.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Benderson Develpment plans to redevelop The Crossings at Siesta Key into a mixed-use lifestyle center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 25, 2024
Benderson wins comp plan amendment for The Crossings at Siesta Key

Plans are to redevelop the former Southgate Mall in a mixed-use lifestyle center that includes up to 848 residential units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 14 easements that equal approximately 54 acres are highlighted in green.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 22, 2024
Manatee County denies release of University Park conservation easements

Benderson Development requests the release of 14 easements that add up to about 54 acres.

  • East County
  • News
A drone picture shows the state of Gulf of Mexico Drive two days after Hurricane Helene.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 5, 2025
Longboat Key estimates $5.3M financial impact from 2024 hurricanes

While that number may continue to grow, staff will also pursue insurance and federal claims to be reimbursed for these costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Braden River Soccer Club practices at Lakewood Ranch Park. County staff wants to add two new turf fields to the park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 8, 2024
Synthetic soccer fields are coming to East County

Constant use has staff looking toward synthetic turf over grass.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sforzo • Dillingham • Stewart Orthopedics and Sports Medicine |
  • March 21, 2025
From Pain to Purpose

Local orthopedic practice helps Sarasota woman reclaim her passion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Dr. Owen Bradley never wanted to pursue a career simply playing an instrument. He knew he wanted to be a band director since he was in 10th grade.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 21, 2025
Longtime teacher gears up to conduct the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

Owen Bradley has 35 years of experience teaching jazz, concert and marching bands.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Trespassed man claimed he's heading south for YouTube fame
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 25, 2025
Trespassed man claimed he's heading south for YouTube fame

While trespassing on a Longboat Key property, the man said he was hoping to swim with alligators and film it for YouTube. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A rendering of the proposed Sarasota Youth Sailing building in Ken Thompson Park by PSDW Architecture shows outdoor boat storage, which may not be permitted there by code.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 22, 2024
New youth sailing building faces zoning headwinds

Plans for a new Sarasota Youth Sailing facility could be subject to a restriction on outdoor storage of boats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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