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Lakewood Ranch resident Stephanie Chen brought her daughters Aurora Chen, 3,  and Stella Chen, 6 along with family friend Lola Nguyen, 7, to Waterside Park for a "girls night out."
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 12, 2025
Waterside Place feels the energy during Movie in the Park

The monthly event in Lakewood Ranch is sponsored by Grace Community Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The proposed location of Obsidian at 1260 N. Palm Ave.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 14, 2025
Planning Board reluctantly rules in favor of Obsidian tower plan

Despite their stated dislike of the 342-foot condo tower, by a 4-1 vote the Sarasota Planning Board found no legal basis to deny the project moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheriff Rick Wells holds a press conference Aug. 19 at the District 3 Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 20, 2025
Sheriff says no foul play in North Carolina teen's death

Camera footage shows Giovanni Pelletier alone, running down the embankment toward the pond where his body was found.

  • East County
  • News
David Oliger, a firefighter and paramedic with the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department, explains the origins of the station logos.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 15, 2025
Crafting the face of firefighting in Longboat

A Longboat Key firefighter gives insight into the creation of stations' iconic logos.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Homeless man takes up residence in restaurant shed
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2025
Homeless man takes up residence in restaurant shed

Officers discovered a man living in a storage shed and helping himself to a restaurant's liquor bottles. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jesse Nager stars as Jesus in Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," which runs through June 28 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 6-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Florida Studio Theatre Arts Plaza will be built next door to the current building on First Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 9, 2024
FST's expansion has first meeting before city staff

Florida Studio Theatre is proposing apartments, hotel rooms, parking deck and new performance spaces in its new Arts Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Towles Court Art Center is located in a 1920s building just footsteps from downtown.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • May 7, 2025
Towles Court Art Center is a hidden gem walking distance from downtown

Nine artists have studios in the 1920s building that hosts yoga, music and other community events.

  • Arts + Culture
Paddlers based at Nathan Benderson Park celebrated their selection to Team USA.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 9, 2025
Local paddlers to represent Team USA in dragon boat championships

Twenty-two athletes who train at Nathan Benderson Park will race in the IDBF World Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carole J. Bufford stars in "Too Darn Hot: Songs for a Summer Night," which runs at Florida Studio Theatre through Sept. 14.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 3-9

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Woman reports frequent visitor outside her bedroom window
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2025
Woman reports frequent visitor outside her bedroom window

On multiple occasions a man is spotted outside a woman's apartment engaging in a lewd act with an audience of dolls. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Vivid lighting and sparkling water features create a dramatic lakeside setting.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 15, 2025
A spectacular home in The Lake Club defines the ultimate in Florida living

After 36 years in the industry, Derek and Kelly Nelson designed a Lake Club home that brings together everything they learned about beauty, function and Florida living.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Tax Collector's Office east branch at 10705 Technology Terrace, Bradenton.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 9, 2025
Tax collector charges Manatee County schools $1.5M

The Manatee County tax collector decides to take a $1.5 million commission from the school district's referendum funds.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Orchestra violinist Max Tan is the founder and artistic director of Soundbox Ventures, producer of the Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 13, 2025
Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program explores musical storytelling

The public event will feature seminars, masterclasses and concerts.

  • Arts + Culture
Cinda Krouk, Joy Stone and Barbara Najmy of the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle say they love helping foster kids through their sneaker drive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 1, 2025
This sneaker drive fits the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle

The fundraising group has a goal of donating 400 pairs of sneakers to foster kids through The Twig.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A wealth of new home construction throughout the metropolitan area is contributing to its nation-leading percentage of home ownership.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2025
Sarasota metro has highest home ownership rate in the country

At 82.3%, the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota area was rated No. 1 by financial services website SmartAsset among all metros across the country in residents who own their homes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Irene Hryniewicki plays Taps every night on her balcony.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 31, 2025
Siesta Key resident turns 100 as she carries on decadeslong tradition

Irene Hryniewicki carries on the tradition of playing Taps on the balcony of her residence at Casa Blanca Vacation Rentals, which she started with her late husband, Buster.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Heather Kasten is President and CEO of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2025
Sarasota chamber leader wins global recognition

Heather Kasten, president and CEO of Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, has earned the highest certification of the chamber profession.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former City Commissioner Erik Arroyo is seeking reimbursement of more than $10,000 in legal expenses from the city.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 30, 2025
Busy agenda kicks off active month for Sarasota City Commission

May is promising to be hectic as a month of contentious issues begins with revisiting Hyatt redevelopment decision and another request to cover commissioner legal expenses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County is considering purchasing 9000 Town Center Parkway for a new administration building.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 4, 2025
Manatee County government looks at moving east

Staff is proposing to move the administration building to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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