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The blueberries ripen at different times and are sold at $7/pound.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 1, 2025
Blueberry season begins at Manatee County farms

Manatee County is part of Florida's south central blueberry production region, contributing to approximately 25% of the state's commercial blueberry acreage.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Jendrysik has participated in every Longboat Key town hall art reception.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 26, 2025
Inaugural event aims to unite LBK community through art appreciation

Arts in April features an outdoor art showcase, exhibition at Town Hall, comedy night and concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Test drive speed limit disguises used car problems
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2024
Test drive speed limit disguises used car problems

Exceeding 25 miles per hour after buying a used SUV reveals issues that exceed the cost of the vehicle. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota's Cesar Garmendia delivers a pitch against Riverview in a county rivalry game on Feb. 14 at Sarasota High School.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 20, 2025
Sarasota prep baseball players to watch in 2025

Don't miss these game-changing players on the diamond this spring.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The end of property taxes?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 12, 2025
The end of property taxes?

Gov. DeSantis has achieved extraordinary results in his six years. Ending property taxes would be the clincher.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mikhail Tolstov, 13, sold items he printed using his 3D printer. His models come from a site called MakerWorld, where they are authorized for sale, and he uses them to model his own, or sell them as they are.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 4, 2025
Children’s Business Fair teaches kids entrepreneurial skills

The fair, hosted through a partnership between Nailed It DIY Studio and Girls, Inc., offered kids a chance to built their entrepreneurial skills.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nels Matson runs in solitude on a country road during his run across America to honor Navy Seal Chris Campbell and raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 13, 2025
Endurance athlete runs for those who run toward danger

Sarasota accountant Nels Matson recently completed a run across America to honor a fallen Navy SEAL's last wish — and to try to set a new world record.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • 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
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. and Embracing Our Differences President and CEO Sarah Wertheimer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2025
Culverhouses give $100,000 to Embracing Our Differences

The gift from Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse makes up for a gap in funding as the annual exhibit lost funding from Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A plan is in place to transfer control of The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art from Florida State University to New College of Florida.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • February 4, 2025
DeSantis plans to bring Ringling Museum under New College control

The transfer of stewardship is seen as part of larger plan to consolidate campuses along U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anthony Pescatello (1935-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 23, 2025
Anthony Pescatello

Anthony (Tony) Pescatello, 89, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Commissioner George Kruse says Gulf Drive is the “the single biggest infrastructure issue” left behind by Hurricane Helene.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 7, 2024
Who pays for Hurricane Helene damages in Manatee County?

Manatee County will have to tap its reserves to cover repairs while waiting on reimbursements from the state and federal governments.

  • East County
  • News
Instructor Terri Noyes talks with Pete Clausen about the basics of scoring in pickleball.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 14, 2025
Pickleball clinic teaches newcomers basics of the growing sport

The Jan. 13 clinic hosted at The Paradise Center on Longboat Key gave people the opportunity to learn from two certified instructors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation CEO Tania Castroverde Moskalenko speaks with supporters following Monday's hearing before the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 20, 2025
Performing Arts Center pact faces another delay

The twice-postponed implementation agreement between the city and the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation will be revisited prior to May 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gail Bowers, a kindergarten teacher at Fruitivlle Elementary, works with student Marina Prybylski.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 8, 2024
Sarasota County Schools millage referendum is top performer in state

The referendum passed through 84.06% of the vote.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Photograph of the pipe lying on its side at the Town of Longboat Key's Public Works Department. The breach was in the bottom invert of the pipe.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 18, 2025
Design continues for underwater pipe replacement after referendum

Longboat Key staff will press forward with the design process and start the application process for a State Revolving Fund loan for the necessary wastewater project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Blues artist Dylan Triplett gets up close and personal with the fans during the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 12, 2025
Local promoter plans next Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival

Morgan Bettes Angell is considering tweaks to better serve the community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Resident reports loud music and screams from New Year's Eve partiers
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 7, 2025
Resident reports loud music and screams from New Year's Eve partiers

The responding officer heard some laughter, but no suspicious activity. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The conceptual design of the new Sarasota Orchestra Music Center by Rawn Associates.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 2, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra reveals conceptual plan for new music center

The concept of the Sarasota Orchestra's new music center features three distinct spaces surrounding a central courtyard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 23, 2024
Obsidian approval decision appealed to the Planning Board

Three street-level adjustment requests to the 18-story, 342-foot condo tower have been granted by the city of Sarasota. Bay Plaza residents have appealed the decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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