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Curtis Marxen drives a disc down Hole 3 at Bob Gardner Community Park July 21.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 30, 2025
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit promotes disc golf

The East Manatee Disc Golf Club plays Monday nights at Bob Gardner Community Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The property at 2100 Main St. is under consideration by Sarasota County as part of its jail-expansion plans.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 22, 2025
Sarasota commissioners reject deal to buy Main Street lot for justice center

The proposal to buy 0.6 acres for $4.875 million failed to reach super-majority approval by the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Class participants work hard to get 120 compressions per minute on the CPR mannequins.
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • July 21, 2025
Life-saving CPR classes aim to teach, inspire people to take action

Longboat Key Fire-Rescue regularly trains residents in a simpler method designed to overcome fear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch rising senior Aiden Getschow made eight tackles including three for a loss of yards in the Mustangs' 27-14 win over George Jenkins on May 15.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 2, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Aiden Getschow

Linebacker Aiden Getschow helped Lakewood Ranch football win its spring game with eight tackles.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bryan Shuerger of the 501st Legion's Tampa Bay Squad came dressed as Darth Vader
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 12, 2025
Siesta Con brings together characters and community members

The event, now in its second year, featured costumes, celebrity guests, vehicles, vendors and other offerings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The St. Armands Garage, one of four city-owned parking garages, opened in April 2019.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 20, 2025
Gates open at Sarasota parking structures

The city of Sarasota is opening up the gates at main parking structures, giving visitors 15 minutes to pay for parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tzeva's small plates set a family-oriented dining experience.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2025
Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week celebrates its 20th anniversary

From June 1-20, local eateries offer $25 specials for lunch and $45 for dinner.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Retina Group of Florida |
  • May 23, 2025
Seeing Beyond the Diagnosis

Fear is a natural response when something threatens your vision—but it’s also a signal to act quickly.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Azure Siesta Key |
  • February 27, 2025
Making Waves on Siesta Key: Azure Siesta Key Sets New Standard for Luxury Living

The boutique development will feature just three exclusive residences, ranging from 2,300 to over 4,000 square feet, with prices starting at $3.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 12, 2025
Sarasota continues experiment with electric school buses

As the district tests electric buses under a grant-funded initiative, leaders track factors like costs per mile and long-term maintenance needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Captain Rick McCoy gives directions to the next debris collection site.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 30, 2024
Longboat Key receives additional police support from state agencies

To help with traffic control and deter looting, the Longboat Key Police Department is receiving supplemental patrols from departments from Jacksonville to Miami.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The final leg of the 44th Avenue East extension project will open to drivers on Aug. 9.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 6, 2025
44th Avenue East extension into Lakewood Ranch welcomes drivers Aug. 9

The project that took over $268 million and over 50 years to come to fruition is complete.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Regina Morris has kept medals and running bibs from each of the marathons she's run in all 50 states.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 8, 2025
Lakewood Ranch resident shows resolve in 50-state marathon quest

Regina Morris hasn't let injury, travel or age stop her from reaching the finish line.

  • East County
  • Sports
A draft rendering shows the view from the terrace, overlooking the Town Center Green.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2025
Longboat library will be named for Buchanan

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan since 2007 has donated $1 million to the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lily Kren and Gil Brady star in "Don't Dress for Dinner," which runs through Sept. 7 at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 21-27

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Linn Torres, All Angels by the Sea administrative assistant and art sale coordinator, holds up a decorative glass piece, one of the many art items for sale at this summer's New to You art sale at the church.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 9, 2025
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal kicks off summer art sale

The Longboat Key church is holding a smaller-scale version of its spring New to You art sale through September, featuring jewelry, decor and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Sarasota County Sheriff's Office investigator leads Christopher A. Borchardtinto custody following his arrest July 25 on robbery charges.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 25, 2025
Sarasota man charged in two robberies of the same branch

USF Credit Union was robbed in June and July. The suspect lived a block away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Simone Salustri and Amber Mayner started a new food truck, Buonissimo Mobile Italian Kitchen, to keep the family legacy of serving up Italian food to the community while they work to rebuild the former Le Colonne.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 29, 2025
A single food truck helps rebuild a St. Armands Italian family tradition

Le Colonne, a longstanding Italian restaurant on St. Armands Circle, plans to reopen as Nōnnō Umberto later this year.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Taylor and Sydney Nichols, co-founders of Le Shop, opening soon on St. Armands Circle, said they are excited to bring high-end espresso and wine to shoppers.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 8, 2025
High-end espresso and wine shop coming to St. Armands Circle

The owners aim to bring a little something special to the area, providing provisions for the perfect beach picnic and a go-to spot for high-quality beverages.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Huey Magoo's On the Fly is located in Terminal B, next to Jimmy John's, at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 23, 2025
Chicken tender restaurant makes airport debut at SRQ

A new fast-casual dining option is now open at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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