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Xavier Uhlinse made 20 of his 25 shots to win the Boys 12-13 division of the Elks Hoop Shoot event held Dec. 6 at Haile Middle.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 12, 2023
Elks Hoop Shoot lets local athletes in on national free throw competition

Six winners from a local event at Haile Middle will advance to the district stage of competition.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Shoppes at University Town Center in east Manatee county will soon be home to a Trader Joe's.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 20, 2023
Trader Joe's opens Oct. 26 in The Shoppes at UTC

California-based grocer Trader Joe’s is known for its signature food items and loyal following.

  • East County
  • Business
The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 4, 2023
Neighbors ask city to block construction of 18-story downtown condos

Bay Plaza residents tell commissioners that the planned 347-foot condo tower, Obsidian, is out of scale and is detrimental to the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nathan Benderson hosted its annual fireworks display the night before the Fourth of July in 2023.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 29, 2023
Put these can't-miss East County events on your calendar for 2024

Save the date of these 15 events that will lead to a memorable 2024 in east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Payne Park nonprofit hires veteran fundraiser
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2023
Payne Park nonprofit hires veteran fundraiser

Michael Ayres will lead the effort to raise capital and develop partnerships for the renovation and expansion of Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Ann Patterson, Mary Myers and Evelyn Zorn at Grand Living in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 16, 2023
Grand Living in Lakewood Ranch celebrates three milestone birthdays

As one resident turns 100 years old, two others will reach the century mark soon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ozzy Pirner, 2, discovers the wonders of snow in Florida.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 15, 2024
Sarasota sees snow day at First Sarasota Baptist Church

More than 20,000 pounds of fresh "snow" gave local children a chance to build snowmen and toss snowballs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lou Newman observing the Plymouth Harbor rookery from his apartment.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 6, 2024
At 93, wildlife photographer keeps his focus behind the lens

Former drive-thru farm veterinarian Lou Newman retraces the winding road that led him to Sarasota and his passion for photography.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
‘Investments’ vs. increased operating costs
  • By Bob and Shannon Gault |
  • September 2, 2023
‘Investments’ vs. increased operating costs

A reader writes to question the town of Longboat Key's spending.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tara Golf and Country Club resident holds a sign to protest the proposed settlement agreement at a public hearing on the settlement agreement in March 2019. Manatee County commissioners delayed the decision. File photo.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 11, 2023
New Florida law hinders citizens' ability to challenge development

Senate Bill 540 makes citizens or groups who file lawsuits against a developer responsible for the opponents' legal costs if they lose the case.

  • East County
  • News
Officer Jeremy Christie rescued a baby mockingbird near Lido Beach.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 13, 2022
Police officer rescues a mockingbird

Sarasota Officer Jeremy Christie transported the mockingbird to Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hodges Soileau
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 30, 2023
'The Baby-Sitters Club' cover illustrator recalls how he created his iconic work

Hodges Soileau, whose cover illustrations defined the series for a generation of readers, will visit Sarasota for an exhibition Dec. 1-2.

  • Arts + Culture
Wanda Renee Mills poses in front of a painting by her mother, Mary Ann Carroll, known as the First Lady of the Florida Highwaymen painters.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 2, 2024
Remembering the 'First Lady' of the Florida Highwaymen

Wanda Renee Mills is dedicated to preserving the legacy of her mother, Mary Ann Carroll.

  • Arts + Culture
Firefighter Paramedic Tirso Guerrero shows guests the new Hurst Jaws of Life.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 20, 2024
Longboat Key Fire Rescue holds first post-pandemic open house

Residents spent the afternoon learning about the department and watching medical response demonstrations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cellist Karen Ouzounian will perform at the closing concert of the Sarasota Music Festival, "Passion and Pride," on Saturday, June 22.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 20-26

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Teen Court is run by students so that defendants may be positively redirected by their peers.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 5, 2024
Teen Court grants juvenile offenders a trial by their peers

The nonprofit offers young offenders second chances, with fellow teens serving as the attorneys, jury, bailiff and clerk.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A rendering of The Owen.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 21, 2023
Planning Board supports airport rezoning, approves downtown condo tower

Rezoning will permit the eventual commercial development of airport property while the Sarasota bayfront gets another condo tower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley Elizabeth Crowe stars as Zora Neale Hurston, Catara Brae and Maurice Alphricio play Ruby and Sam McCullom, and Larry Alexander plays Dr. Adams in WBTT's original production of “Ruby."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 28, 2024
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe produces its first homegrown musical

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder Nate Jacobs and brother Michael Jacobs wrote the book for WBTT’s newest production, “Ruby.”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 18, 2018
More height or less setback

If town commissioners and planning board members favor highly restrictive codes on such things as setbacks, building heights and open space, they are creating a conundrum. It’s simple math.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Laylah Cortijo, Ginelle Swan and Yan Zheng at the Fabulous Arts Foundation's Be Fabulous festival on May 14, 2022.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 2-8

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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