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Guardians John Bartley and Joe Hodge man the security screeners at Braden River High School's football game Sept. 20.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 25, 2024
School Board of Manatee County adds safety and security to tax referendum

If renewed, the 1-mill property tax referendum will support providing security at after-school events and funding security enhancements.

  • East County
  • Schools
Petey the Pelican welcomes guests to Save Our Seabirds located at 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 20, 2024
Save Our Seabirds reopens after hurricanes with future goals in mind

The avian rescue and rehabilitation facility on City Island reopened to the public on Nov. 18 after nearly two months of being closed after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Neighborhood watchman rams pickup truck with golf cart
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2025
Neighborhood watchman rams pickup truck with golf cart

A resident accuses a repairman of speeding through his neighborhood and, to make a point, strikes his vehicle with a golf cart. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota High boys team and the Riverview High girls team repeated as state swimming champions in November — Sarasota for the fourth-straight time and Riverview for the third-straight time.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 7, 2024
The season ahead for swimming, golf and cross-country preps

The state title defense of boys and girls swimming champions headline the fall slate.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Couple reports mysterious keys in their condo unit
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 18, 2025
Couple reports mysterious keys in their condo unit

When they returned home days prior, they found a keychain and fob in their unit that remains unidentified. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Music Festival Director Jeffrey Kahane on harpsichord and flutist Marianne Gedigian perform Francois Couperin’s “Le Rossignol en Amour" June 2 at the 60th anniversary celebration concert.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • June 2, 2024
Sarasota Music Festival kicks off its 60th anniversary celebration on a high note

SMF Director Jeffrey Kahane proves a brilliant pianist and collaborator.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Beauty of the World" is one of the artworks that will be displayed at this year's Embracing Our Differences exhibition.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 19-25

Music and theater dominate the offerings this week in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tania Castroverde Moskalenko has been named CEO of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2023
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation names new CEO

Tania Castroverde Moskalenko brings more than 20 years of experience in leading capital campaigns and programming.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Chuck and Phyllis Stolteben have been entertaining crowds at the Lakewood Ranch Elks Club for more than 25 years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2025
25 years of spinning tunes for the Elks

Chuck and Phyllis Stolteben celebrate the last quarter century while raising funds for the Elks' Harry Anna fund.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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
Kelly Garrett, community partnership specialist with Empath Health Tidewell Hospice, talks through some of the challenges and benefits of caring for a loved one.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 17, 2025
Being a caregiver includes caring for oneself

Community partnership specialist Kelly Garrett offered advice on how caregivers can make sure they are taking adequate care of themselves while helping their loved ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch CERT's Dick Plotkin and Dave Esslinger talk about using drones after a hurricane to help the community.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2025
Lakewood Ranch CERT explores the use of drones

Manatee County Sheriff's Office explains its use of drones during a CERT meeting at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Glenn Pearson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 1: Glenn Pearson

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Rob Oglesby, the development director for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, shows the apartment above the welcome and adoption center where veterinary externs will be staying.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2024
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue on a roll with its expansion

After nearly five years, the nonprofit is nearing the finish line with expected completion in January.

  • East County
  • News
Sand sculptor Patrick Harsch, who crafted the castle currently on display at Zota Beach Resort, works on his latest St. Patrick's Day-themed outdoor piece at The Mall at University Town Center, near Ford's Garage.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 5, 2025
Behind the castle gates: Florida sand sculptor gives a glimpse of his craft

Visitors to Zota Beach Resort can see one of Patrick Harsch's latest creations, a sneak preview of what's to come with next month's sand sculpting competitions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandhill Cranes and other birds took on a larger than life form during the festival's parade.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 13, 2024
Sarasota hosts first delegation of floral carpet artists

The Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival brought a global group of organizations together for its "Floralia Infiorata" exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vocalist, pianist and songwriter Susan Werner plays Fogartyville on Saturday, Feb. 3.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 1-7

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota's Alyssa Luciano, her children, Kennedy, Ava (center) and Alivia, and her husband, Dustin, will be the benefactors of the Esplanade fundraiser to support the nonprofit, Love McKinley. Ava Luciano, who is 10, is in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 1, 2024
Esplanade women to host fundraiser to support 10-year-old girl with cancer

Proceeds from a benefit cocktail party will support the Sarasota girl through the nonprofit Love McKinley.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Black skimmer chicks have started to appear on Lido Beach.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 19, 2025
Shorebird stewards ready for start of breeding season in Florida

Nesting shorebirds frequent Longboat and Lido Key beaches in the spring and summer months, with the season officially starting on Feb. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
George Kruse is running for re-election in District 7. The Kruse family from left to right: Alexander, Olivia, Jessica and George.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 6, 2024
Manatee Commissioner George Kruse goes grassroots for reelection

Kruse is running for reelection to the at-large District 7 seat.

  • East County
  • News
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