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This is a rendering of the outdoor patio for the proposed Backyard Social off of Professional Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 18, 2025
Late-night dining, entertainment on hold in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota County commissioners granted a continuance instead of voting no to a request near Waterside.

  • East County
  • News
Through Women's Eyes Film Festival broadens mandate, rebrands
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 3, 2025
Through Women's Eyes Film Festival broadens mandate, rebrands

The 26th edition of the fest now called Reel Equals runs March 7-9 at Ringling College and Sarasota Art Museum.

  • Arts + Culture
A session of The Y: HIIT Fitness class is held at The Bay.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 8, 2025
How to stick to your fitness goals for the New Year

Local fitness professionals offer advice on retaining your desire to stay fit throughout the year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Jason Bearden makes a motion on Sept. 10 to reinstate 50-foot wetland buffers within Manatee County's Comprehensive Plan.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 10, 2024
Manatee County commissioners give back former wetland buffers

Commissioners voted 6-0 to return the buffers to at least 50 feet.

  • East County
  • News
Soleta Golf Club held a Grand Opening media day event on Tuesday, Dec. 10 to showcase the brand-new par-72 course in Myakka City.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 13, 2024
Soleta Golf Club brings destination golf to Myakka City

The Nick Price-designed golf course officially opened on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program said the 19% increase in seagrass coverage from 2022 to 2024 is an important indicator of the bay's recovery.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 1, 2025
New seagrass survey shows promise for Sarasota Bay's recovery

The results showed a 19% increase in seagrass coverage from 2022 to 2024, and preliminary observations indicate the bay was resilient enough to withstand 2024 storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The former S.H. Kress store in downtown Sarasota is an example of a property that would be eligible to transfer its by-right developable height and density to a developer of a receiving site.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2025
Program aimed at preserving historic structures approved by city

The Sarasota City Commission OKs an ordinance to permit owners of historic buildings to sell by-right density to other owners of downtown property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wendy Peck examines a necklace at the end of the first day of the New to You art sale.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 4, 2025
All Angels fundraising art sale kicks off strong

Community members turned out in droves for the All Angels by the Sea "New to You art" sale on the first day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ava Crotty of Manatee River Youth Sailing
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 31, 2024
Kids set sail in annual Labor Day Regatta

Sarasota Youth Sailing took the helm from Sarasota Sailing Squadron for the event's 76th year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Payton Mangay-Ayam helped propel the Braden River High girls varsity weightlifting team to its third straight title with individual wins in the 154-pound weight class at the Class 2A District 12 meet on Jan. 23.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 29, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Payton Mangay-Ayam

Braden River junior helps weightlifting team win its third consecutive Class 3A District 12 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Midnight Pass was an open passageway for decades before a pair of homeowners had it bulldozed in 1983.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 18, 2024
County takes a pass on alternative to opening Midnight Pass

The Sarasota County Commission eschewed sea water pumping option in favor of pursuing legislative solution to reopening the closed inlet that separates Casey Key from Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
David Otterness has been on the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance board since 2021.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 15, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance thrives as it turns 20

As the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance readies to shed itself of its teenage years, a leader with a steady hand helps guide the organization on some big goals and aspirations.

  • East County
  • Business
This giant Santa is new to the University Town Center's holiday display.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 17, 2024
University Town Center holiday lights get bigger and brighter

A 25-foot Santa and 15-foot snowman, imported from Italy, are new to this year's display.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Discarded belongings flooded from Hurricane Helene were scattered by Hurricane Milton's winds on Siesta Key, where the storm made landfall.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • November 24, 2024
In times of distress, we bounce back and show resilience

In the aftermath of the hurricanes, it's in all of our nature to look and find the light at the end of the tunnel.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dream Oaks Camp offers outdoor activities like canoeing and horseback riding.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 28, 2024
Foundation for Dreams strikes a deal with Manatee County on 62-acre property

The nonprofit that serves children with disabilities signed a 10-year license agreement with Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 13, 2025
Town to host blood drive March 19

The town of Longboat Key will host a blood drive on Wednesday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ron Kashden
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Ron Kashden

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Cafe Divan is at 6568 Superior Ave. in Sarasota.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 22, 2025
Turkish restaurant owners open cafe in Sarasota's Gulf Gate

The owners of Divan in Sarasota have started a coffee shop and cafe nearby.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Luis Bravo's "Forever Tango" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 6.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 6-12

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lucy Tobias walks in her garden.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 11, 2024
Author Lucy Tobias describes the joys of exploring nature at a slow pace

Tobias just released "Floating in Florida," which takes her enjoyment of Florida into its waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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