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Carrie and Frank Truaske, Stacey Efaw, Darryl Strawberry, Laurie Swink, Kimberly Weller and Joanne and Ralph Hoehne
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 16, 2024
Selah Freedom supporters gather to end human trafficking

The organization's Light the Path event welcomed celebrity speaker and retired baseball star, Darryl Strawberry.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2025
Manatee County launches water meter replacement project

Work begins this month on installing remotely read devices.

  • East County
  • News
David Baber presents an award to Dorothy Korwek.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 7, 2025
Heritage Awards honor history preservation efforts in the community

The awards honor outstanding efforts towards preservation and understanding of Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Work on the roundabout at Lena Road and 44th Avenue East is underway. Staff placed widening Lena Road from the roundabout to State Road 64 as the No. 1 priority for District 5 in the Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioners will offer their opinions May 6.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 23, 2025
Lena Road project named a top priority for Manatee County

Residents can contribute to the roadwork conversation at the next County Commission meeting May 6.

  • East County
  • News
Two teens stop their electric bikes on White Eagle Boulevard near Eagle Trace.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 8, 2025
Electric bikes speed toward regulations in Manatee County

Commissioner Bob McCann is pushing for an ordinance that will establish rules to ensure safety.

  • East County
  • News
Dry weather prompts Manatee burn ban
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 22, 2025
Dry weather prompts Manatee burn ban

The ban will remain in effect until at least April 29.

  • East County
  • News
Deb Mackiewicz and her husband are distressed over whether they'll be able to save their vintage 1954 cottage on Lido Key.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 13, 2024
Helene, Milton were too much for a vintage Florida cottage

The owners of a 1954 cinder-block, pecky Cypress cottage are crushed. It appears they’ll be unable to preserve the home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Samantha McKee, the Blue Butterfly brand strategist, talks about the program with Manager Danielle Wondrak.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 2, 2025
Blue Butterfly manager provides a lifetime of hugs to children who are grieving

Danielle Wondrak, whose dad died when she was 10, said it is her calling to help grieving children.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sharon Meier, Melanie Dale, Susan Loprete and Debra Sauers welcome back Longboat Key Garden Club at its annual welcome back party.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 3, 2024
Longboat Garden Club releases cookbook to fund environmental recovery

As it welcomes back members, the club plans to focus on the re-beautification of Longboat Key after the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Connie Schindewolf and Caleb Jameson finish walking their zone by marking two nests next to each other. They both have a long history of volunteering with Longboat Key Turtle Watch.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 20, 2025
Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The world premiere of Ken Ludwig's "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" runs through Feb. 8 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 2, 2025
Lady Molly is on the case at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Ken Ludwig’s "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" cracks the code for a World War II farce on the Asolo Rep stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Brett Traver (middle) emerged as the team's third best golfer in 2024. Sophomore Owen Gellaty and senior Luke Wilson work alongside Traver on their bunker play in preparation for the 2024 state tournament.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 30, 2024
The top 10 East County athletes to watch in 2025

These 10 athletes are poised to have big seasons in the new year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meals on Wheels Plus-Manatee's Maribeth Phillips and Daybreak Adult Day Center's Stefanie Guido hope the community continues to support the programs in 2025.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2025
Challenges remain imposing for Meals on Wheels Plus-Manatee

COVID, inflation and hurricanes leave more residents than ever in need of food and support.

  • East County
  • News
BJ Ivey's players said the relationships he's built with them have made it easy to buy in to his instruction.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 28, 2025
Sarasota High athletics are on the rise

The Sailors had a historic athletic year, and better results could be on the horizon.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a scam involving storm debris.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2024
Sarasota Sheriff's Office warns of storm debris scams

All water service in Sarasota County has been restored, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proposed site of a city-owned attainable housing development across First Street from City Hall. The red X marks the location of the city's credit union office, which is now being considered for purchase by the city.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 9, 2024
City will consider building its own workforce housing

Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown will propose a plan to build 192 units in two towers across from City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Celery Fields is a more than 300-acre property that doubles as Sarasota County's primary stormwater collection zone as well as a public park and bird estuary.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • December 3, 2024
Opponents of development near Celery Fields gearing up for next battle

Sarasota County commissioners will decide the matter early next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Latham Pools |
  • March 27, 2025
Get Out of the Stone Age with a Latham Fiberglass Pool

Say goodbye to labor-intensive upkeep and hello to stress-free relaxation that lasts for decades.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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After years of working with the military and law enforcement with explosives, Lakewood Ranch's John Scomillio found his best partner was a dog. He now works part-time at Dogs Inc.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 27, 2025
Former explosives expert gets a charge out of helping dogs

Lakewood Ranch's John Scomillio has made a home for himself at Dogs Inc.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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
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