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Cold-weather shelters opening in Sarasota, Manatee
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2024
Cold-weather shelters opening in Sarasota, Manatee

Two shelter locations will be available in Sarasota County and one in Manatee County as temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-40s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sea turtle hatchling released on Longboat Key after being rehabbed at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 28, 2024
New sea turtle lighting issues arise for St. Regis Longboat Key

According to town staff, the resort has received $6,850 in fines since May 10, and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium reported three sea turtle hatchling disorientations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida shines fiscally
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • January 15, 2025
Florida shines fiscally

Measured against all states, Florida’s total liabilities per capita are among the lowest, thanks to Gov. DeSantis and the Legislature paying down debt. But local governments’ debt is another story.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ripped-up drywall in Carolyn Wedekind's house shows how high the water rose during Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 5, 2024
Longboat ordinance eliminates permit requirement for drywall repair

The emergency ordinance was passed to eliminate a permit requirement, making it easier for single-family property owners to repair drywall after the hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of the Baltimore Orioles' planned $23 million player development facility at Ed Smith Stadium
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 25, 2025
Sarasota County faces deficit in baseball stadium fund by 2027

Projected to spend all of its fund balance on maintenance of its two spring training stadiums, Sarasota County is working on a plan to replenish its reserves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gino Calleja and Cristel Ramires serve soup with Kolucan Mexican Bar and Grill.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 12, 2024
Bowls of Hope helps fill the bowls of those in need

All Faiths Food Bank's largest fundraiser of the year, Bowls of Hope welcomed the community for a sampling of artisan bowls and soups in support of the food bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guest speakers at the 2025 Disaster Preparedness Seminar spoke about the importance of preparedness and collaboration before and after storms.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 29, 2025
Speakers recount lessons learned, prep methods at disaster prep seminar

Longboat Key's 2025 Disaster Preparedness Seminar included insights into the town's lessons learned as well as advice from local meteorologists and emergency coordinators.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nate Jacobs and members of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will host the third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival on June 22.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2025
WBTT to host third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival

The festival takes place June 22 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's campus.

  • Arts + Culture
A study done by the Florida Department of Transportation estimated that the current drawbridge is raised about 100-300 times a month.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 27, 2024
FDOT identifies 5 Longboat Key projects in 5-year work plan

Included in the draft plan are big ticket projects like preliminary engineering for a Longboat Pass Bridge replacement and Gulf of Mexico Drive resurfacing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Booker High rising senior Chauncey Kennon is being recruited by many of the best college football programs.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 3, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Chauncey Kennon

Kennon, a top football recruit, scored in Booker's spring game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sisterhood for Good founder Angela Massaro-Fain says many who attend the nonprofit's All That Jazz, Cabaret for a Cause Feb. 21 will dress to the jazz age of Chicago during Prohibition.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2025
When it comes to philanthropy, Sisterhood for Good can dress the part

All That Jazz: Cabaret for a Cause will raise thousands for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ukrainian clarinetist Yurii Padkovskyi accompanies pianist Jessé Martins for a performance at The Education Center.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 31, 2025
Clarinet, piano duo delight audience at penultimate concert

Chamber musicians celebrate Ukrainian and Brazilian cultures at The Education Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida State has managed The Ringling since 2000 on 66 bayfront acres, including the Ca' d'Zan (the Ringling mansion), the Museum of Art, the Circus Museum, the Historic Asolo Theater, Bayfront Gardens, and other buildings and grounds.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 17, 2025
Ringling Museum remains under auspices of FSU

A local group hails failure of the proposal to transfer control to New College of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allegiant Air celebrates the opening of Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with a custom wrap on one of its aircraft.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 15, 2025
SRQ sets all-time monthly record in March

Nearly 600,000 passengers traveled through the airport's two concourses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2025
APRIL FOOL: County toys with idea for new events center

The fluorescent facility would light up Premier.

  • April Fools
"A Band Called Honalee" pays tribute to the folk-rock sound of Peter, Paul and Mary and other musicians.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 27, 2025
Escape the heat — and the news — with FST's Summer Cabaret series

Three musical revues will transport you to another world, if you turn off your cellphone.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota softball junior Ashlan Guengerich had five hits and five RBIs across two regional playoff wins last week.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 21, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ashlan Guengerich

The RBI machine has helped power the Sailors to the final four

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Porshia Lococo and Meredith Piazza, two of the leaders with Riverview High School's Cyesis parenting program, speak with members of Longboat Island Chapel who held a donation drive this month.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 25, 2025
From diapers to daycare, parent program offers holistic assistance

Longboat Island Chapel is supporting parents at Riverview High School with this month's Gather and Give drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Seventh grader Bronx Hanratty and digital art teacher Katelyn Reyes went to the Dalí Museum Student Surrealist Art Exhibit where Hanratty received the Award of Excellence.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 17, 2025
Mona Jain Middle art student receives Dalí exhibit's Award of Excellence

Bronx Hanratty, a 13-year-old artist, created a piece in Photoshop to project his view on mental health.

  • East County
  • Schools
Braden River is in a better spot this spring following a year of coach and player turnover.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 21, 2025
Braden River football hopes to become a winning program in 2025

The Pirates are owning a bounce-back mentality coming off a 2-7 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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