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Kay Kwenski shows off a green jumpsuit to a crowd of about 140.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 23, 2025
'Effortless Elegance' on display at Palm Aire Country Club

The Palm Aire Women's Club hosted its annual fashion show Feb. 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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
  • By Adagio Sarasota |
  • March 20, 2025
Walkable Luxury is Coming Soon to the Quiet Side of Downtown

The soon-to-be-unveiled Adagio Sarasota is planned to infuse fresh energy into this arts-focused district near Bayfront Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
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Loggerhead hatchlings emerge from the sand in August 2016.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 28, 2025
Concern about sea turtle disorientation increases with lack of dunes

Without the dunes acting as a natural barrier, Mote Marine Laboratory and Longboat Key Turtle Watch wonder what the impact will be this upcoming nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home in San Remo Estates, near the bridge to Siesta Key, is listed for $9,975,000.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 7, 2025
Rock star selling waterfront Sarasota estate for $10 million

Stu Cook, the bassist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, put his San Remo Estates house on the market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 5, 2024
Dates set for March 2025 Longboat Key election

The general election will take place on March 11, 2025, and a preliminary election, if necessary, will be held on Jan. 28, 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Orion Sky Charters |
  • March 6, 2025
Elevate Your Travel: The Tangible Benefits of Private Aviation

Bypass the stress of long security lines, crowded terminals, and lengthy check-in processes with private air travel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Michael Landis welcomes attendees to a celebration of the club house's final month before demolition and reconstruction.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 17, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club starts countdown to demo day

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club united for one more evening of fun as they prepared for the rebuild of their 65-year-old clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Still No. 1 in sales, Lakewood Ranch will see more infrastructure built in 2025
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 8, 2025
Still No. 1 in sales, Lakewood Ranch will see more infrastructure built in 2025

SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen cites well-planned infrastructure as key to Lakewood Ranch's sales success and says focus will continue in 2025 with 16 new roundabouts.

  • East County
  • News
Ilee Finocchiaro and Danielle Curtis met in 2023 and began to formulate a plan to merge the two nonprofits they helped run.
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • February 17, 2025
SMART joins forces with a similar nonprofit

Two nonprofits with a similar focus — helping people through horse therapy — have merged into one organization.

  • East County
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney girls basketball team cheers as its announced as the 3A state champion at RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 5, 2025
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball breaks through to win first state championship

The Cougars leaned on experience and fuel four straight runner-up finishes to beat Jacksonville Bolles 64-54.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Samuel Anderson “Andy” Reasoner (1954-2024)
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 4, 2024
Samuel Anderson “Andy” Reasoner

Samuel Anderson “Andy” Reasoner, 69, of Bradenton, FL passed away quietly on Wednesday, November 27 in hospice care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after a short hospital stay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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
Kelsey Armstrong first sold jewelry to her Lakewood Ranch High classmates. Now she operates a store in Brooklyn and sells jewelry to celebrities.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 4, 2025
Popular jewelry brand traces roots back to Lakewood Ranch

Kelsey Armstrong says her inspiration for Haricot Vert back goes back to her time at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Varone Orthodontics |
  • February 27, 2025
Think you’re not a candidate for Invisalign treatment? Experience matters!

If you’ve been told you’re not a candidate for Invisalign — the leading-edge clear aligner system for straightening teeth — the issue may lie with the practitioner’s experience rather than your teeth or gums.

  • Health
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Comedic daredevil Johnny Rockett (left) and Master of Ceremonies Ty McFarlan deliver joy at Wonderland Circus: Illuminate, which runs through Jan. 5 at the Big Top near UTC Mall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 5-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Victor Starsky and Ricardo Jose Rivera star in Verdi's opera, "Stiffelio," at the Sarasota Opera through March 30.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • March 16, 2025
Sarasota Opera's 'Stiffelio' is a timeless tale that shouldn't be missed

The opera's power lies in its still relevant story and Verdi’s masterful score using full ensemble and chorus.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Stylist Sanda LaRose from Design 2000 Salon at David Gregory Salon.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 26, 2024
Design 2000 salon reopens after hurricane season

After weeks of sharing styling chairs at David Gregory Salon, Design 2000 employees are back in their newly renovated shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Lucille Messina, the president of the Making a Difference Club of Del Webb, led a drive to dedicate an ADA compliant swing to Lakewood Ranch Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 19, 2025
ADA compliant swing added to Lakewood Ranch Park

The Making a Difference Club of Del Webb Lakewood Ranch raised the funds for the swing.

  • East County
  • News
Casey Wortmann and Dekyi  Rongé star in Urbanite Theatre's "No One is Forgotten," which runs from March 21 through April 27.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 15, 2025
Urbanite's 'No One is Forgotten' shines light on plight of hostages

Winter Miller’s play “No One is Forgotten" strips its story to the existential bone. While it's a work of fiction, the play is based on the stark reality of the hostage experience.

  • Arts + Culture
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