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Manatee school board fires teacher accused of sexting student
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 10, 2025
Manatee school board fires teacher accused of sexting student

Oliver Fell was charged with lewd conduct against a student by an authority figure and transmission of harmful material to a minor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital |
  • June 26, 2025
Steffany’s story: Finding Purpose in Rehabilitation

  • Health
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Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Edward Stolarski wears Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed reality glasses to overlay 3D holograms of a patient's pelvis onto the hip during surgery. The enhanced visualization enables him to precisely plan and position custom implants to fit each patient’s unique anatomy.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 27, 2025
New 3D guidance system enhances SMH hip replacement procedures

The new HipInsight 2.0 technology allows surgeons at SMH to project 3D holograms directly over the surgical area to promote precision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands Circle was several feet underwater following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 19, 2025
Resilience to floods may be on the way to St. Armands Key

The city of Sarasota has expressed interest in applying for Resilient SRQ funding to address four flood mitigation projects totaling $42 million, including $10 million for St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview girls tennis No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles player Julia Piotrowska plays with unreserved passion on the court.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 16, 2025
Riverview girls tennis star leaves it all on the court

Julia Piotrowska, a senior at Riverview High, brought fiery play with her from Poland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Men caught sleeping in Longboat park after hours
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 18, 2025
Men caught sleeping in Longboat park after hours

The two were found asleep in their car, claiming they were tired after fishing. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Aerial straps specialist Aidan Bryant will perform during the Circus Arts Conservatory performance at Star-Spangled Spectacular July 4 at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 19, 2025
The flag is up! Waterside Place hosts July 4 Spectacular

Star-Spangled Spectacular is Lakewood Ranch's initial foray into July 4 entertainment.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 19, 2024
18-story condo tower is back before Sarasota city staff

Slightly shorter and with more commercial space, Obsidian still faces opposition from Bay Plaza residents. Approval will also require zoning code adjustments by staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Investors are not hurting the housing market
  • By Eliza Terziev, Adrian Moore |
  • June 11, 2025
Investors are not hurting the housing market

The lack of supply is the biggest culprit in housing climbing to unaffordable levels in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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
Former MLB player Ian Desmond was hired to coach the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team on May 21.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 5, 2025
Former Sarasota High star returns to baseball at Lakewood Ranch

Ex-MLB player Ian Desmond is back in baseball as a high school coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Christian Galicia serves Zac and Trey Yovanovich at Siesta Key Oyster Bar on Oct. 22.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 24, 2024
Siesta Key slowly comes back to life

Two weeks after Hurricane Milton hit Sarasota, business owners say there's still further to go before Siesta Key returns to normal, while patrons and the community continue to offer support.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Donors Jack and Priscilla Schlegel with Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero (left) and CEO Joe McKenna (right).
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 16, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra receives major gift from longtime patrons

Jack and Priscilla Schlegel have pledged $10 million toward construction of Sarasota Orchestra's planned Music Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota City Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch suggested starting the city manager search over again, including with possibly a new search firm.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 17, 2025
Sarasota retreats back to the full city manager candidate slate

Eschewing the search firm's recommend list of semifinalists, the Sarasota City Commission now wants to scrutinize all 47 remaining candidates for city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Eubanks IV reads his essay “Chess with My Grandma” at the school board meeting April 29.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 14, 2025
Willis Elementary fifth grader wins contest with essay on grandma

Mark Eubanks won the Florida Retired Educators Association contest for Manatee County with his essay "Chess with my grandma."

  • East County
  • Schools
Out-of-Door Academy junior Kevin Gyurka is a star distance runner on both the track and field and cross country teams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 4, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Gyurka

The ODA junior runner finished fourth at the Lemon Bay Invitational on Aug. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Hasbro exec sells Lido Shores home for $12.5 million
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2024
Former Hasbro exec sells Lido Shores home for $12.5 million

The 34236 has a new record — despite a big price drop.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Finding Community in Sarasota’s Farmers Market
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • March 17, 2025
Finding Community in Sarasota’s Farmers Market

New Sarasota resident impressed with the products and stories from local vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kevin Van Ostenbridge sits through one of his last meetings as commissioner on Oct. 22, 2024. He's since filed two lawsuits claiming defamation.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 14, 2025
Former Manatee commissioner sues another commissioner for defamation

Kevin Van Ostenbridge, who was the District 3 commissioner in Manatee County, is suing former at-large Commissioner Betsy Benac.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton's 7-year-old Ensley Rondenne learns archery at Rye Preserve May 3.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 6, 2025
Youth archery program hits the mark at Rye Preserve

Spots are still available for summer camp. Monthly classes will resume in September.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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