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Some merchants have decided to close their stores on St. Armands Circle after two years of flood events.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 21, 2024
St. Armands leader asks city to revive its complete streets plan

Multiple flood events over two years leaves residents perplexed over drainage system as the "jewel of Sarasota" remains under water during its high season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The purple line running from the Key to the orange dot represents the town-owned wastewater pipeline.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 24, 2024
Cost increase for sewer main project presents challenge for Longboat

The project rose in cost by about $8 million and would replace the subaqueous line underneath Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Jewish Theatre’s May 2024 production of “The Immigrant” has received three nominations in BroadwayWorld's 2024 regional theater awards.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • November 17, 2024
Sarasota Jewish Theatre moves closer to being ensemble driven

Carole Kleinberg's fledgling company has been nominated for three regional theater awards.

  • Arts + Culture
Mayor Kyle Battie speaks alongside Mural Organizer Walter Gilbert.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 21, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at Temple Beth Israel

Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Walter Gilbert will be speaking at Temple Beth Israel for Martin Luther King Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jordan Sobel and Maggie Lou Rader star in Florida Studio Theatre's "Dear Jack, Dear Louise," which runs through Aug. 11.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 8-14

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Contemporary Dance members, led by SCD Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, will join bassist Johnnie Barker and his band for SCD + The Barker Project, which runs Dec. 5-8 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 2, 2024
Modern dance meets jazz with SCD + The Barker Project

Sarasota Contemporary Dance's tentpole event of the season is a first-time collaboration.

  • Arts + Culture
Construction projects, like the St. Regis development, would likely need many inspections from the town planning and zoning department throughout the course of building.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 10, 2024
Longboat Key seeks interlocal agreement to share planning staff in emergencies

The town’s P&Z department asked to become part of an existing pact with neighboring municipalities to share staff in times of need.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A conceptual rendering shows a reimagined New College East Campus on land the college plans to acquire from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 27, 2024
Airport authority approves land sale to New College

Before the college can purchase the 31 acres for $11.5 million, the sale must be approved by the FAA and funded by the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gilbert McNeal first grader Alec Adams made a sign for the parade that was close to his heart.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 10, 2024
McNeal Elementary students honor veterans with parade

Lakewood Ranch High's band and color guard help McNeal students pay tribute to veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River Middle Principal Kimberlain Zenon, Reading Coach Tasheta Riley and Assistant Principal Tamara Cornwell have directed their efforts toward motivating students to get back on track for grade-level standards.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 15, 2025
Braden River Middle gets creative to keep students on track

Motivational programs have put Braden River Middle on the cusp of an "A" school status.

  • East County
  • Schools
Areas of the Village in Longboat Key will be repaved starting June 10.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 18, 2024
Longboat Key Village repaving set to begin mid-June

The weeklong project will address some critical areas of need to "buy time" until future drainage projects address the Village’s roads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota High School student volunteers at last year's inaugural Sarasota Slam Pickleball Tournament.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2024
Pickleball tournament to benefit hurricane victims

Sarasota High School Tennis Foundation's second annual Sarasota Slam will donate a portion of its proceeds to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key had to go back to the drawing board to redesign a potential roundabout at the intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 3, 2024
Broadway Roundabout project paused for soaring costs

After the price increased by over $3 million with a new design prompted by FDOT, the Longboat Key Town Commission asked staff to revisit alternatives.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cellist Karen Ouzounian will perform at the closing concert of the Sarasota Music Festival, "Passion and Pride," on Saturday, June 22.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 20-26

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Construction is underway for fixed-base operator Sheltair. The grass area between the sign and the construction is the future location of Swiss-based aircraft manufacturer Pilatus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 12, 2024
SRQ systematically develops an aviation ecosystem

Aircraft builder Pilatus is the latest addition to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's strategic business diversification plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark and Brenda Coates have been helping run Beds for Kids for several years from their east Manatee County home.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 20, 2024
Lakewood Ranch charity provides beds for children — and a message of love

Behind a stubborn surge in demand, a local nonprofit focuses on fulfilling a surprisingly large, yet essential, need: building beds for kids.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A partially destroyed home in the Twin Shores community on Longboat Key after Hurricane Milton.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 14, 2024
Two hurricanes in two weeks. What’s next for Longboat Key?

One brought a devastating storm surge, another’s winds added to the destruction. Longboat Key officials weigh in on what recovery will look like in the coming months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Manatee Community Foundation |
  • November 30, 2024
Five Things You Didn't Know About Manatee Community Foundation

As we move forward, we hope to closely partner with our donors, fellow foundations, government officials, the business community, and our esteemed nonprofit partners — because philanthropy is a team sport.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Ksenia Maguire teaches yoga at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2024
Yoga classes start at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron

Ksenia Maguire hopes to bring sailors and members of the Squadron relaxation and community after hard working days on Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The inspector general's office is located at 1115 Manatee Avenue West.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 1, 2024
Inspector general protects Manatee County from fraud

From audits to investigations, the department focuses on preventing fraud and abuse.

  • East County
  • News
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