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Crews remove debris in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 9, 2025
Debris removed to sites across the state

Some of it recycled, the rest buried in landfills, the debris removed across the county numbered in the millions of cubic yards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County names new human resources chief
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2025
Sarasota County names new human resources chief

Mike McNichols will join the county in advance of the April retirement of Chris Louria.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Todd Richardson, the principal of B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps third graders Oliver Bates and Dylan Berg with a reading assignment.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 28, 2024
What will it take for Manatee schools to earn an A?

School District of Manatee County leaders say sustained progress key to becoming an A district.

  • East County
  • Schools
Planned Parenthood event Co-chairs Patti Wertheimer, Sharon Patrice, Lisa Silvershein and Allison Anderson
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 8, 2025
Planned Parenthood champions its cause for accessible health care at annual dinner

The nonprofit celebrated its mission while also unveiling a new project with Ringling College of Art and Design students.

  • Black Tie
New board members Bob Kelly, Heather Herr and Kathy Beam join the annual St. Armands Residents Association dinner.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 10, 2025
St. Armands residents utilize post-storm enlightenment

Community members consider infrastructure resilience, particularly with storm drains, at their annual dinner get-together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
From left to right: sophomores Vanessa Vegh, Jasmine France, Isla Procopio, Madison Galvan, Itzel Padilla-Chavez and Annabelle Hill are members of the Lady Sailors weightlifting program.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 15, 2025
Sarasota High girls weightlifting finds a home in the weight room

The girls weightlifting program at Sarasota High School raises the bar for everyone involved.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • 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
Sarasota Contemporary Dance members, led by SCD Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, will join bassist Johnnie Barker and his band for SCD + The Barker Project, which runs Dec. 5-8 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 2, 2024
Modern dance meets jazz with SCD + The Barker Project

Sarasota Contemporary Dance's tentpole event of the season is a first-time collaboration.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Contemporary Dance will perform its "Voices: Rising Choreographers" program May 2-5 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 24, 2024
SCD aims to preserve its legacy with the help of a major donor

As Sarasota Contemporary Dance puts the finishing touches on its 2023-24 season, Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott looks to the future of the company.

  • Arts + Culture
Debutante Callaway Johnson with escorts Noah Johnson and Addison Wiggins.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 7, 2025
Tips to get your new year started right

Don't wash your hair, but do wear red or yellow underwear to bring health, love, luck and happiness to 2025.

  • Black Tie
STEM programs can lead to opportunities to participate in world competitions. Robert E. Willis Elementary's Kaitlyn McIntrye, Aly Martinez, Jelena Konatar and Izzy Nunez partiicpated in the world VEX competition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2024
STEM programs open world of opportunities in Manatee schools

The school district adjusts to to meet students' interest in STEM programs.

  • East County
  • Schools
Chef Damian Manfré is known for his expertise in curating innovative menus and creating unforgettable dining experiences.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2025
With 6 restaurants to helm, St. Regis chef shares his favorites

Culinary mastermind Damian Manfré keeps one eye on the traditions of the past and another eye on the innovations of the future.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Braden River senior Anthony Dela Cruz placed sixth in the olympic-style lift and eighth in the traditional-style lift in the 119-pound weight class at the 2A boys weightlifting state championships at RP Funding Center in Lakeland on April 11.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 16, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Anthony Dela Cruz

The Braden River senior placed in traditional and olympic lifts at the 2A state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Joe Fig's Contemplating Vermeer" is on display at the Sarasota Art Museum through April 13.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 29, 2025
Sarasota Art Museum paintings exhibit puts the focus on the viewers

Joe Fig used photography, software and painting to create his "Contemplating Vermeer" series.

  • Arts + Culture
Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a new store this fall in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2024
Sprouts Farmers Market set to open in downtown Sarasota on Sept. 6

The grocery store will host two in-person hiring events to fill more than 80 positions.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Webb Brue, Griffin Wills, Sullivan Pippins, Parker Royce and Nolan Appel are in Tammy Peters' first grade class. They learned all about bees and informed the public on ways to save them.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 20, 2025
Braden River Elementary showcases project-based learning at Innovation Expo

The first graders developed a love for bees and planted flowers to attract them.

  • East County
  • Schools
Orlando Buexcuda, Nick Waldron and Michael Vickers are part of Manatee County's Stormwater Maintenance team.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 2, 2025
Manatee County prioritizes Braden River in stormwater plans

Clearing the Braden River's banks of debris and downed trees landed in the first phase of a nearly $10 million project.

  • East County
  • News
Troy Quinn is the music director of The Venice Symphony.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2024
Venice Symphony music director has a date with the Boston Pops

Troy Quinn will lead a New Year's Eve concert in Boston featuring Broadway star Bernadette Peters.

  • Arts + Culture
The new 120,000-square-foot Sarasota County Administration Center will feature a glass-enclosed stairwell at the center of the building.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 31, 2024
Looking ahead to the top Sarasota County news in 2025

New county buildings, mall redevelopment planning and Siesta Key hotel battles are all in store for the coming year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • November 22, 2024
J.L. Bainbridge’s Growth Benchmark: A Year of Success and Future Vision

The JL Bainbridge Team will continue to monitor market trends and companies that have strong performance and consistent earnings growth, and we will strive to adhere to our long-time company investment principles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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