• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

Waterbury Park offers four luxury semi-custom home floor plans, including this Seaside 2 model home.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2025
Neal launches new home development in Lakewood Ranch

Waterbury Park will offer 21 homesites in the rapidly growing eastern segment of the community.

  • East County
  • News
Christ Church collects food, diapers and toys for Our Daily Bread of Bradenton.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 22, 2024
Christ Church to host food drive

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Christ Church of Longboat Key will host a food drive to benefit Our Daily Bread of Bradenton, which provides assistance for people in need after the recent hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
LWRCF's Mark Clark and Kate Mulligan stand with former humanitarians of the year Philip Reber (representing Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's selection in 2021), Bob Smith (2022) and Heather Hackett (2024) in front of the now up-to-date plaque.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 16, 2025
LWR Community Foundation makes a statement by taking care of little problem

Its plaque to honor the humanitarian of the year is once again up-to-date.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jacob Fuentes, left, and Matthew Ireland were two of several Braden River wrestlers who helped each other stay sharp during after-school practice ahead of the state championships.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 10, 2025
Braden River HS sends program-record 8 wrestlers to state championships

Learn more about the wrestlers who had a record-breaking season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brianne Brown provides a "Watch Stander" training at Manatee County's Emergency Operations Center March 26.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 30, 2025
Manatee County strives to become a veteran safe place

The county has partnered with The Fire Watch to provide free training so residents can spot veterans in crisis.

  • East County
  • News
Waterside's Andrew and Kristine Santucci hold their 2-month-old twins Scarlett and Zayden during the Mother's Day event May 10 at Waterside Place. At 38, Kristine said she was blessed to be celebrating her first Mother's Day as a mom.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2025
Waterside Place honors moms with a special event

The Petals and Poses fashion show in Lakewood Ranch highlighted the program that drew hundreds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
One 'Mighty Banyan'
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 30, 2025
One 'Mighty Banyan'

It's a wonderful story of college spirit and pride — how one of Sarasota's own, Anna Lazzara, created the new mascot for New College.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Tracy Eisnaugle, professional women in building chair, Jessica Seper deputy executive officer and membership and councils director and Megan Schroeder, young professional committee co-chair were behind the Stuff the Backpack event.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 29, 2025
School supplies donated to kids in Manatee and Sarasota counties

The Suncoast Builders Association made the donations of stuffed backpacks through the Boys & Girls Clubs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Palm One Group |
  • April 4, 2025
The Gallery: Thoughtfully Designed, Distinctively Sarasota

This luxury condominium development features 60 exquisite residences across five levels, topped by a stunning sixth-floor rooftop.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
The world premiere of Ken Ludwig's "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" runs through Feb. 8 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 30-Feb. 5

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Olga Bracciano (1933-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 24, 2025
Olga Mary Bracciano

Olga Mary Bracciano, known affectionately as “Nene” to those closest to her, was born February 19, 1933 in Detroit Michigan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Devin Johnson, Emily Ann Brooks, Kelsey Stalter, Larry Toyter, Jenna Coker-Jones and Joel Newsome star in Florida Studio Theatre's "Dames at Sea."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 20, 2025
Ahoy there! 'Dames at Sea' sets sail at Florida Studio Theatre

The show offers a loving pastiche of 1930s musicals packed with plenty of laughs.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Celery Fields is a more than 300-acre property that doubles as Sarasota County's primary stormwater collection zone as well as a public park and bird estuary.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • December 3, 2024
Opponents of development near Celery Fields gearing up for next battle

Sarasota County commissioners will decide the matter early next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Loretta Pettway Bennett, Sarasota Art Museum Associate Curator Lacie Barbour and Louisiana Bendolph
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 4, 2025
Gee's Bend quilters learned to 'make something out of nothing'

Loretta Pettway Bennett and Louisiana Bendolph share their stories at Sarasota Art Museum.

  • Arts + Culture
Christ Church of Longboat Key is set to host a fundraiser lunch on Aug. 3 at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 31, 2025
Christ Church of Longboat Key to host flooding fundraiser

Christ Church of Longboat Key is assisting Texas flood survivors with a community buffet fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alexandra Gutierrez and Aliah Reyes enjoy a break between songs during their performance.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 5, 2025
Imagine school at Lakewood Ranch showcases students' artistic talents

"Artistry & Insights" features a collage of artwork and music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Laurel Park resident Jackie Haywood hangs an ornament on the tree in the gazebo on Saturday, Nov. 30.
  • By Michael Harris |
  • December 1, 2024
Laurel Park residents gather for clean-up duty

Volunteers get together to spruce up the local park and decorate the Christmas tree in the gazebo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High School Music Department has received the "Support Music Merit Award" from The NAMM Foundation in honor of its outstanding commitment to music education. The music department staff includes orchestra director Thomas Durante, band director John Wilkerson and choir director Rebekah Lester.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 20, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High honored with Support Music Merit Award

The award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation recognizes schools that demonstrate exceptional achievement.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce |
  • July 24, 2025
Siesta Classics

If you're seeking a getaway with a dash of adventure and local charm within driving distance, this list is for you.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sponsored Content
The Claw was one of the most popular rides at the Manatee County Fair Saturday.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 19, 2025
Manatee County Fair begins with nonstop entertainment

The fair continues its run in Palmetto through Jan. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
« 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free