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By Ian Swaby |
April 17, 2025

Oak Park School cuts the ribbon on new athletic track

The school for students with disabilities received the track through a partnership between the school district and Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Schools

By Observer Staff |
May 20, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 22-28

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 18, 2024

Longboat Key Fire Rescue focuses training on high-rise techniques

The three department crews ran through scenarios that put high rise training into practice and helped solidify training on lower-frequency calls.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 3, 2024

Lakewood Ranch music producer knows all the chords

Morgan Bettes Angell has plenty of experience under her belt as she prepares for the Ranch's first blues festival.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 2, 2025

Manatee County prioritizes Braden River in stormwater plans

Clearing the Braden River's banks of debris and downed trees landed in the first phase of a nearly $10 million project.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 31, 2023

FDOT keeps Longboat Key in mind with new five-year work plan

The Florida Department of Transportation's tentative plan includes three major infrastructure projects for Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Dylan Campbell |
January 7, 2025

MLS Commissioner Don Garber speaks at Bird Key Yacht Club

Garber joined his old friend Gene Goldberg on stage as a part of the club's Seafarer's Speakers series.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
March 10, 2025

St. Mary show on Longboat Key benefits fashionistas, fauna

This year's St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church fashion show drew about 250 people.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 6, 2024

Manatee Citizens Academy offers a look at local government

The Citizens Academy offers residents insight into how Manatee County operates.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 9, 2025

Developer plans condo complex across from Selby Gardens

A development called 777 South Palm Avenue Condos is employing both the city's attainable housing density bonus and transfer of development rights for a 66-unit building along Mound Street across from Selby Gardens.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
June 3, 2025

Riverview High School graduates take the next step

Some 470 graduates took to the stage at Robarts Arena.

Sarasota
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
February 8, 2025

Wilkinson Elementary earns Florida's first national STEM certificate

The school celebrates its receipt of the National Certificate for STEM Excellence, while it also hosted its Family STEAM Night.

Sarasota
Schools

By Petra Rivera |
September 24, 2024

Paradise Center hopes to purchase Tidewell building on Longboat Key

Based on members' feedback, The Paradise Center plans to launch a grassroots campaign to raise around $2.5 million to purchase the building from the Tidewell Foundation.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 11, 2025

Homeowner hassling construction crew brings law enforcement response

Frustrated over construction activity on Golden Gate Point, a resident flails profanity at workers over parking and other issues. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
October 17, 2024

Sarasota events move ahead despite Milton damage

Some events the public can still enjoy are the Pumpkin Festival at Fruitville Grove and the second anniversary celebrations at The Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 6, 2024

Sand removal on Longboat expected to begin early December

The sand removal process will be handled by the State after vegetation, construction and demolition debris removal from Gulf of Mexico Drive is completed.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 27, 2025

Ringling student sculpts facial reconstruction bust to help solve cold case

The Forensic Art of Facial Reconstruction Workshop led by Joe Mullins, at Ringling College of Art and Design, helped lead to the resolution of a case with the Medical Examiner's Office in Fort Myers.