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Julie Fanning holds the ceremonial gavel in taking over as the 2025 chair of the board for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2025
Maintaining a positive direction is key to new LWRBA chair

Julie Fanning will guide the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance through its 20th anniversary year.

  • East County
  • Business
Jeffrey Kahane, music director of the Sarasota Music Festival, will perform, conduct and teach.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 28, 2025
Sarasota Music Festival holds a mirror to history

Festival Director Jeffrey Kahane uses music to explore the past, including that of his own family.

  • Arts + Culture
Ecological connectivity is critical for imperiled native species such as Florida scrub jays, who were last observed at Myakka in 2005.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • May 4, 2025
Connectivity key to healthy habitats

Wildlife corridors help maintain natural processes that support clean air, rich soil and freshwater.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sand sculptor Patrick Harsch, who crafted the castle currently on display at Zota Beach Resort, works on his latest St. Patrick's Day-themed outdoor piece at The Mall at University Town Center, near Ford's Garage.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 5, 2025
Behind the castle gates: Florida sand sculptor gives a glimpse of his craft

Visitors to Zota Beach Resort can see one of Patrick Harsch's latest creations, a sneak preview of what's to come with next month's sand sculpting competitions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vicente Rivera, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, has been accepted into the United States Naval Academy in Maryland, which has a 9% acceptance rate.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 26, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High senior ready to begin career at US Naval Academy

Vicente Rivera says he loves structure so a military academy is a great fit.

  • East County
  • Schools
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
Pianist Nicolas Namoradze performs at the Sarasota Music Festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 29-June 4

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"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
Gardeners Out East members Carolyn Lowry-Nation, Nancy Schneider and Melodie Friedebach stand by the Gold Star Memorial installed by the club at the Lakewood Ranch Library.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 21, 2025
A Memorial Day service in Lakewood Ranch would warrant a gold star

Move of Tribute to Heroes Parade to November leaves a void.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Sarasota-area spring sports players of the year
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 14, 2025
The Sarasota-area spring sports players of the year

These athletes stood out in the box score and off the field.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cindy Gordon, board chair of the Florida West Coast Avian Society, says pet birds such as parrots have special needs, but the upside of ownership is well worth it. Chewy and Chester obviously think so.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 20, 2025
Florida West Coast Avian Society takes flight at Music on Main

Those who attend can learn about the responsibilities of having a pet bird.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Toasted Yolk Cafe is at 6562 University Pkwy., Suite 150.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 10, 2025
Toasted Yolk Cafe opens in Lakewood Ranch

The breakfast and lunch cafe opened its doors in the Center Point development on University Parkway.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Though flood-ruined debris has been cleared from houses in the Spanish Main area, much remains to be done in the hard-hit neighborhood.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 23, 2025
Spanish Main Yacht Club heads in new direction with new board

At the association’s April 10 meeting, a new board was appointed as the community still looks toward recovery and faces a $13 million lien.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A group of Tara residents dons red shirts and takes a tour bus to Manatee County's Administration Building May 8 to oppose a development project.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 20, 2025
Organized Manatee resident group wins out over builder again

County commissioners voted 5-2 to deny a proposal for one of the last parcels in the Tara community.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners Tal Siddique, George Kruse and Dr. Bob McCann listen to a caller during the Jan. 28 commission meeting.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 30, 2025
Discussions continue around possible east Manatee County building moratorium

Developments east of county utilities, fluoride in the water and speeding tickets are all on track to be limited.

  • East County
  • News
Mattison's City Grille is now open in Terminal B at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 20, 2025
Mattison's opens at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

The establishment is part of the new restaurants located in Terminal B.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
North Washington Drive on St Armands after Hurricane Milton.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 9, 2025
Maryland Girl Scout donates to Sarasota hurricane relief

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently received a handwritten letter from the fifth-grader, and $77.04. She sold lemonade and hot chocolate to raise the money from last fall until April.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. Armands experienced catastrophic flooding from Tropical Storm Debby, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton in 2024.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 15, 2025
Sarasota County mulls stormwater turnover to the city

Sarasota County environmental staff recommends exiting interlocal agreement to oversee the city's stormwater management system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former county administrator Scott Hopes has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 6, 2025
Former Manatee County administrator faces additional charges

While four additional charges were filed, Scott Hopes filed a motion to dismiss three of the charges.

  • East County
  • News
Hermitage Artist Retreat hires new development director
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2025
Hermitage Artist Retreat hires new development director

Melanie Vadzemnieks previously held the same role at Erie Art Museum in Pennsylvania.

  • Arts + Culture
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