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The TripleR Atelier was created mostly from recycled parts.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 29, 2025
Sarasota hobbyist used recycled parts to rebuild Volkswagen Beetle

Jae Honda has been working with cars his whole life, from the time he was a child driving them on the beach in Hawaii.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 8, 2025
Sarasota finalizes agreement with police union

A ratified amendment of the collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents Sarasota Police Department personnel increases salaries across the board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview offensive lineman Luke Chappell helped the Rams score 42 points in a spring game win over Largo.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 28, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Luke Chappell

Riverview rising senior didn't allow any sacks or pressures in spring game win.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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 Country Club East home at 16003 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $1.55 million. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,699 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 1, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for June 16-20 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home tops the week's sales at $2,345,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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
Cynthia Paris
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 17, 2025
Community members laugh together at laughter yoga event

The Florida Day of Laughter was held the weekend of April 5, spanning the Hyatt Place Sarasota Airport and the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former School District of Manatee County Superintendent Jason Wysong
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 20, 2025
Manatee School Board fires superintendent

Mainly citing concerns over communication, the Manatee County School Board on Tuesday fired Superintendent Jason Wysong with just over 13 months remaining on his contract.

  • East County
  • Schools
John Hettler, principal and founder of SOSA said he is very grateful to the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation for their generous donation towards the new playground equipment and necessary repairs. Executive director Kate Mulligan and president Mark Clark were amongst the members of the foundation present.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 2, 2025
Sea of Strengths Academy receives grant for new playground

The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation presented them with a grant for $8,700 to go towards the playground after Kelly Gonzalez, a parent at the school, wrote approximately 30 different ones.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ella Walker, 17, Abby Duplissey, 19, Patty Foley and Lauren Taylor Nock perform with the ballet team.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 18, 2025
Sarasota Ski-A-Rees host first show since hurricanes

Although waters were rough, the waterskiing nonprofit still braved the conditions to offer its first performance since hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tyranny of Trump's tariffs
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 30, 2025
Tyranny of Trump's tariffs

Who is ripping off whom in international trade. How can Donald Trump know more about tariffs than 250 years of economic evidence? Tariffs punish everyone.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Two teens stop their electric bikes on White Eagle Boulevard near Eagle Trace.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 8, 2025
Electric bikes speed toward regulations in Manatee County

Commissioner Bob McCann is pushing for an ordinance that will establish rules to ensure safety.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota baseball coach Greg Mulhollen and the Sailors faced an uphill battle in regionals with the new best-of-three format.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 7, 2025
Rich get richer with new high school baseball playoff format

Underdog stories in prep baseball may become a thing of the past.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Bay Phase 1 opened in October 2022.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2025
The Bay in Sarasota receives $1 million 'capping' gift

The grant completes Patterson Foundation's giving to Bay Park Conservancy at $10 million in gifts and challenge matches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Three new commissioners are sworn in on Nov. 19. The new Manatee County Commission from left to right: Tal Siddique, Carol Felts, George Kruse, Mike Rahn, Amanda Ballard, Jason Bearden and Dr. Robert McCann.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 18, 2025
6 Manatee County commissioners face lawsuit

The lawsuit claims Bradenton Times Publisher Joe McClash used his outlet to influence election in his favor.

  • East County
  • News
The ride proceeds along Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 23, 2025
Bikers ride through downtown to honor cyclist victims of roadway accidents

The annual Ride of Silence is held by Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club and the Village Idiots Cycling Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key's beaches looked deflated after Hurricane Helene.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2024
Hurricanes historically miss Longboat Key

Hurricane Helene is the latest hurricane that didn't follow the trend of protection of the island from tropical storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Annette Marines, Nicole Swanson, Scott Flynn, Katrena Corbett and Evelyn Collado represent Daughtrey Elementary at the most recent "Gather and Give."
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 24, 2025
Elementary school teachers share trials and triumphs at fundraiser

Longboat Island Chapel filled several tables with school supplies to donate to Daughtrey Elementary School.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gabriell Salgado, Zuleyma Guevara and Jenyvette Vega star in Asolo Rep's "Anna in the Tropics," which runs through March 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 6, 2025
Dreams go up in smoke in Asolo Rep's 'Anna in the Tropics'

Life imitates art in Nilo Cruz’ elegiac play set in 1920s-era Ybor City.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 10, 2025
To reconfigure or build more space will be an important question for Longboat staff

Longboat Key officials plan to embark on a facility study to see what space is available, and what may be needed, to accommodate town staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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