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Cheif Lee Whitehurst and Fire Commissioner Garry Lawson celebrate another East County fire station opening.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 26, 2024
East Manatee Fire Rescue opens new Myakka City station

The new station replaces the old Station 11 located at 10215 Wauchula Road.

  • East County
  • News
This is the latest rendering that shows the aquatics and pickleball complex (top right), the library, a parking garage and a Sheriff's Office substation at Premier Park. Could a events center be next?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 4, 2024
Hopefully, Manatee County is about to rain transparency

Whether it comes to road projects or an indoor facility, the residents need to be better informed.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The 40th Sarasota Grand Prix boat races will be held this weekend at Lido Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2024
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix returns this weekend

The 40th annual Sarasota Powerboat P1 is the second-longest powerboat race in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Juan Leon and Tony Fudoli
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 12, 2024
Siesta bar hosts Marine Corps birthday after overcoming hurricane damage

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill hosted the celebration for the 11th year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The National Hurricane Center says a tropical system heading into the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to become a hurricane on Wednesday and continue strengthening as it moves across the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 23, 2024
Manatee County readies as tropical system approaches

Lake Manatee Dam work is complete, and sandbag stations are open.

  • East County
  • News
Ann MacClellan will open her third Island Kids Child Care Center. She has two locations in Grand Island, New York and will tentatively open her third location Nov. 18 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 12, 2024
Island Kids Child Care Center to open in Lakewood Ranch

Owner Ann MacClellan seeks to put her passion for education into caring for children.

  • East County
  • Business
Members of Save Gates Creek gather on June 24, 2022. Vice President Walter Wulczak stated the group has a membership of approximately 200.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 28, 2022
Court date nears for car lot planned for Lakewood Ranch border

A July 13 court date will decide if Cox Chevrolet can begin building a car lot the northwest corner of S.R. 64 and 117th Street East.

  • East County
  • News
Al Fischbein, John Caruso, Connie DiMaggio, Susan D'Aloia and Carol Fischbein at Longboat Harbour's Labor Day party.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 3, 2024
Longboat Harbour residents celebrate Labor Day

Residents enjoyed American classics while celebrating the holiday with their close friends from the condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Remediation assessments and debris removal are underway at the Sarasota County Administration Center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 19, 2024
Milton damage forces county to vacate administration center

Assessments are underway to determine future use of Sarasota County's headquarters as construction of its new building continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jill Schroeder and Alan Kitty rehearse for Kitty's play "Original Sin," which makes its world premiere from Sept. 6-15 at Tree Fort Productions.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 2, 2024
A Mark Twain enthusiast tackles an age-old story

Alan Kitty brings his play "Original Sin" to Tree Fort Productions.

  • Arts + Culture
A funding source is one of the challenges in developing a canal maintenance program.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 19, 2024
Longboat moves to set taxing district for canal maintenance program

At a meeting on Nov. 12, Longboat Key town commissioners voted to create the taxing district, but how to fairly allocate costs is still in question.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Work by New College of Florida continues on a section of the Uplands Preserve. The area, which had grass and 100-year-old pine tress has been leveled to make way for beach volleyball courts and a soccer field.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • July 5, 2024
Formal complaint filed over New College's development of Uplands Preserve

Former students and environmentalists say the work violates environmental law and the campus plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michelle Sanchez, a paraprofessional at William H. Bashaw Elementary School, is able to spend more time with her son Tiago Sanchez now that she works at his school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 10, 2024
Manatee finds success recruiting from within school communities

Parents have been inspired to become paraprofessionals, teachers and administrators.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jess T. Dugan's “Elcid (green room)” and “Self-portrait (blue room)” are now showing at The Ringling.
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 8, 2024
6 sensational don't-miss shows this arts season

The arts scene is packed with captivating performances and cultural experiences in the coming months. Here are a few of our favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
Meditate on the power of mushrooms with "You Look Like a Fun Guy," an outdoor dance and theater extravaganza on Nov. 13-14 at The Ringling's SunHAT Eco Performance Fest.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 13, 2024
The Ringling hosts a free, funky eco fest

Celebrate the environment with music, dance and theater — and pay what you wish.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization's 2050 plan will explore all modes of transportation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2024
MPO seeks public input on transportation vision plan

The plan outlines key projects to improve mobility and safety on roads, public transit and pedestrian/bike paths.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Derek and Stephanie Schmitt, Kirsten (Schmitt) and Trevor Lovett, and Bob and Charleen Schmitt stand in front of Bob and Charleen's Summerfield home.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 12, 2024
Families grow with Lakewood Ranch: The Schmitts

From first baby to larger families, the Schmitt family has grown on the Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Cardinal Mooney High volleyball player Skye Ekes transferred to Mercer University after three seasons at Florida State University.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2024
Sarasota's nonfootball alums get their due

Watch for these area athletes on the national college sports scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Orchestra presents "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" in October.
  • By Su Byron |
  • August 23, 2024
Season is almost here. Save the date for these arts performances and exhibits.

The 2024-2025 arts season is packed with inspiring and captivating performances and exhibits. Here are seven sensational not-to-miss experiences.

  • Arts + Culture
The iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota's "Purple Palace," kicked off its delayed season with "Menopause the Musical 2," on Jan. 4.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 22, 2023
Historic designation, flood-proofing suggested for Van Wezel

Sarasota’s Purple Ribbon Committee reviewed a draft request for proposals to address structural issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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