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Maria Cruz dances in the performance by Bomba Yemayá.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 3, 2025
NocheUnidos welcomes bomba group, Mardi Gras Indians to The Ringling

The event, celebrating Hispanic heritage and supporting UnidosNow, welcomed the groups Bomba Yemayá and The 79rs Gang from New Orleans to the Ringling Museum courtyard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In a 2022 report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea levels along U.S. coastlines are predicted to rise as much as 1 foot by 2050.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 5, 2024
Town moves ahead on ordinance to increase maximum seawall height

No minimum height can be established at present, but Longboat Key town staff recommended a greater maximum height allowance to address resiliency.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County is considering the purchase of Mixon Fruit Farms, which went on the market in February 2023 for $15.8 million.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 4, 2025
Manatee County reconsiders buying Mixon Fruit Farms

The property could become a county complex that includes a library, park and community center.

  • East County
  • News
Sara and Zota are the two giant ibises who greet you at the Ibis Playground at The Bay.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 21, 2024
Ibis Playground reopens at Sarasota's Bay Park

A new era of play spreads its wings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dan Minor accepts the key from Erin Minor.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 22, 2025
Harvest House bids goodbye to longtime executive at annual luncheon

Dan Minor prepared to take the reins from his sister Erin Minor, longtime CEO and executive director of the nonprofit, during the 2025 Home Again Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rachel Moulton and Luke Brodersen star in Florida Studio Theatre's "The Cancellation of Lauren Fein," which runs through March 9 at FST's Gompertz Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 7, 2025
When the crucible comes to campus

"The Cancellation of Lauren Fein" shows that witch hunts don't discriminate.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kathie Williams, Alan Williams, Sheila Loccisano and Barry Levine pose with The Golden Paddle after the Bayfront Park team won the challenge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 26, 2024
Two pickleball groups go head-to-head in first Island Challenge

Players from Bayfront Park and the Longboat Key Club faced off in the first Island Challenge, which both groups hope to continue annually.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Mira Mar: A case of tradeoffs
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 6, 2025
The Mira Mar: A case of tradeoffs

Seaward Development has a plan to save and restore the Mira Mar retail shops. It would be difficult to reject when you look at the DeMarcay next door.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Serious questions for Fauci
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 19, 2025
Serious questions for Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci was extraordinarily deceitful and dishonest throughout the pandemic. During his Ringling Town Hall Q&A, he should be asked for the truth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A Renzo Piano Building Workshop conceptual rendering of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center as viewed from the 10th Street Canal.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 27, 2025
City of giving brings bold arts and cultural initiatives

New and underway projects in Sarasota require nearly $1 billion in philanthropy to bring to fruition. Organization leaders say there is enough to go around.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dakin Dairy is one of only three dairy farms left in Manatee County. The other two, Cameron Dakin Dairy and Boys Ag, are also owned and operated by Dakins.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 15, 2025
Agriculture, development boundary priorities grow in Manatee

The Manatee County Commission sets priorities for 2025, with preserving agriculture and the Future Development Area Boundary at the top of the list.

  • East County
  • News
Asst. Chief Martin Szalbirak and Asst. Chief Jentzen Barton.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 20, 2023
Firefighters share 20-year fire service journey leading to Longboat

Longboat Key Fire Rescue assistant chiefs Jentzen Barton and Martin Szalbirak served in multiple fire departments together and now find themselves taking a new step on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Noble Molineaux, 8, and Nyla Molineaux, 6, hold Brownie the chicken.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 18, 2024
McIntosh Middle Fall Festival celebrates the season and the school's offerings

Now in its second year, the fall festival brought together departments from throughout the school for activities, crafts and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Senior Dale Burgess works on an animation project.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 9, 2024
Students bring ideas to life in Booker High's Film & Animation program

The program provides students with professional-grade equipment and financing to complete their own films.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Mississippi State student Maxwell Gebhart examines the invasive tape grass in the wild. He's used to seeing it in a lab.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 17, 2024
Biologists slowly ridding the Braden River of tape grass

Students study the invasive species that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been working to eradicate from the Braden River.

  • East County
  • News
Currently, only CDD1 has rules for ponds, lakes and fishing. This sign is posted along Hidden River Trail.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 1, 2024
Lakewood Ranch CDDs seek uniform regulation of lakes

Currently, only CDD1 has rules to regulate the ponds and lakes within its district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 26, 2024
What drove Jewfish Key residents to petition for de-annexation?

A Jewfish Key homeowner provides some insight behind the homeowners association’s petition to leave the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2024
Breeze Airways adds multiple routes from SRQ

The premium low-cost airline adds service to and from seven destinations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Julia Piermont's installation service was held on Feb. 4 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 7, 2025
Christ Church of Longboat Key celebrates 20 years

Started by 25 Longboaters in 2004, the church will host a service on Jan. 12 to reminisce on all their progress throughout the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A pair of osprey have made a busy intersection their home this nesting season.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 15, 2025
Nesting osprey pair captures attention of Longboat drivers

Keen-eyed drivers may be able to see the nest before the season comes to a close at the end of the month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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