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The town of Longboat Key honored Vice Mayor Mike Haycock with a plaque to celebrate his nine years of service to the town.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 12, 2025
Vice Mayor Mike Haycock reflects on nine years of service to Longboat Key

Haycock reaches his term limit for commission but hopes to continue giving back to the community after some world travel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 2004 S. Osprey Ave. was built in 2014 and has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,598 square feet of living area.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 20, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 3-7 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A McClellan Park home on South Osprey Avenue tops the week’s sales at $2.95 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This Shoreview home sold for $1.9 million. Built in 2019, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,894 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for March 3-7 in Lakewood Ranch

A Shoreview home on Grande Shores Drive tops the week's sales at $1.9 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Is Gaetz really the bad guy?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 4, 2023
Is Gaetz really the bad guy?

Matt Gaetz’s outspokenness wouldn’t make it in a business. But his brazenness just may be the disruption that is needed in Washington. Finally.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
As a member of the Savannah Bananas, Correlle Prime's career takes him on the road, but his heart always is with his family in Manatee County.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 24, 2025
Savannah Banana's greatest connection is with his Manatee County family

Ballplayer Correlle Prime maintains a balanced diet: Bananas on the road and his family at home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Willis Smith Construction CEO and owner David Sessions looks back on 35 years with the company, and leading it through its significant growth.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2023
Willis Smith Construction CEO looks back on 35 years of growth

David Sessions has led the Lakewood Ranch-based firm to its status as a giant in the building industry.

  • East County
  • Business
The Unit 1210 condominium in the Mark Sarasota, 111 S. Pineapple Ave, tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $3.35 million. Built in 2019, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,803 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 31, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 14-18 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in the Mark Sarasota tops the week’s sales at $3.35 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,985 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 21, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 4-8 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops the week’s sales at $2.93 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
Michael Flood, Saxon Palmer and Julia Brothers starred in Sean Daniels' "The White Chip," earlier this year at Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • August 14, 2024
FST shines the spotlight on addiction with The Recovery Project

Director Sean Daniels uses storytelling to diminish the stigma of addiction and support artists in recovery.

  • Arts + Culture
Bradenton resident Pat Simmons leaves a comment asking to include all citizens in the Comprehensive Plan.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 3, 2024
Manatee County seeks additional input on Comprehensive Plan

The county held a series of public meetings, but it's not too late for citizens to offer their opinions.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 1718 Bay St. was built in 1997 and has five bedrooms, four
baths, a pool and 4,015 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 4, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 17-21 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Hudson Bayou on Bay St. tops the week’s sales at $3,875,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
David Crawford is 2026 president of Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 29, 2026
Real estate market conditions show signs of a more robust 2026

As memories of 2024 storms fade, insurance and mortgage rates stabilize and in-migration continues, the Sarasota-Manatee region's real estate organization points to a growth in sales.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2020
The Observer's 2020 general election recommendations

Here are some insights and opinions to consider on the region’s candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Abby Frint, Giselle Bostock and Allison Stibral have become good friends through the Braden River Soccer Club. The girls said a trip to regionals in North Carolina solidified their bond even more.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 6, 2023
Braden River Soccer Club serves 1,500 Sarasota, Manatee kids

The club serves about 1,500 children in Sarasota and Manatee each year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Legacy Golf Club's foursome of PGA members included Kevin Paschall, Wendi Patterson, K.C. Bartlett and Jeff Boudrie. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 4, 2023
East County golf pros rally to support the Tim Beckwith Memorial Pro-Am

The charity event will be held July 10 at Sarasota's TPC Prestancia to raise scholarship funds.

  • East County
  • Sports
Performed by the Asolo Conservatory via Zoom, "Twilight" explores stories of 40 people surrounding the L.A. riots.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2020
'Twilight' sheds light on America’s racial fault lines

The Asolo Conservatory’s virtual production revisits the L.A. riots of 1992. Many voices speak. But there are no easy answers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The coloring book features people of all races, ethnicities, abilities and body types.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 13, 2021
Nonprofits, students create diversity coloring book

The book features pages with different ethnicities, abilities, family structures and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Work continued in April on a 50-acre parcel in Myakka City even after Manatee County code enforcement officers had received complaints about a possible lack of the proper permits. Courtesy photo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2021
Possible code enforcement favoritism leads to six Manatee County employees being placed on leave

Manatee County inspector general's investigation leads to six county employees being placed on administrative leave.

  • East County
  • News
Lemeki, a 3-year-old elephant with the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, was found abandoned in Kenya as a result of flooding. Photo courtesy and copyright of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch fifth graders adopt an elephant

McNeal Elementary fifth graders address the elephant in the room.

  • East County
  • Schools
Maribeth Phillips, the president and CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, welcomes everyone to Tropical Nights in 2022. This year's theme is Tropical Nights Goes Hollywood.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2023
Meals on Wheels brings Hollywood glitz and glamor to fundraiser

Tropical Nights Goes Hollywood, on March 25 at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch, is Meals on Wheels' biggest fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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