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The Funky Bones make their debut May 24 at Joyland Live.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 23-29

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Town Hall
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 23, 2024
Town receives approval for latest revision of comprehensive plan

Longboat Key's comprehensive plan serves as a road map for the town's community vision.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The stars of Green Day's "American Idiot," which runs at The Sarasota Players through Aug. 16.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 31, 2024
Sarasota Players stages rock opera to shake off summer doldrums

Brian Finnerty, director of Green Day's "American Idiot," talks about the youth-oriented production.

  • Arts + Culture
Marcus Walfridson is the owner of the Sarasota Paradise and has big plans for the club in the future.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2023
Sarasota Paradise feeds local hunger for soccer

Owner Marcus Walfridson said the club has exceeded expectations off the pitch in year one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A threat was made on social media against Braden River High School Sept. 19, the Manatee County School District confirmed.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 19, 2024
New shooting threat made against Braden River High School

A new Snapchat message is the latest in a series of recent threats.

  • East County
  • News
This photo from the upper bay shows dark stormwater runoff mixing with more saline water from the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 14, 2024
Experts warn Sarasota Bay water quality suffers after Debby

Increased fish kill and algal blooms may be the result of sewage spills and other pollutants that entered the bay as a result of the storm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
River Strand's Patty Horak and Gayle Mutechnik look forward to seeing their friends model the latest fashion.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 23, 2024
River Strand residents hit the runway for the first time

River Strand's fifth annual fashion show benefits the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
10-year-old Kylie Ung, 12-year-old Isaiah Edwards, 11-year-old Isariah Edwards and 13-year-old Isaialyah Edwards at the 2023 Sarasota County Fair.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 8, 2024
Fairgrounds operator calls aging site a valuable community asset

Despite failed efforts to redevelop and improve the site, Rory Martin says county should appreciate its value "instead of poking fun at us."

  • Sarasota
  • 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
  • By One Park |
  • February 8, 2024
One Park Sets the Benchmark for World - Class Living in Sarasota

The property’s sophisticated coastal design will redefine Sarasota’s skyline and showcase breathtaking panoramic views of Sarasota Bay.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
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Florence and the Spice Boys serves up Middle Eastern fusion cuisine.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 12, 2024
Middle Eastern fusion restaurant to open UTC location

Florence and the Spice Boys targets a fall opening in The West District at University Town Center.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Greenbrook Adventure Park pavilion was burned down over the Fourth of July 2023 and is expected to be rebuilt by July 2024.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 19, 2023
Greenbrook Adventure Park pavilion rebuild due in July

The Inter-District Authority is working on the design of the new pavilion after the previous one was destroyed by fireworks in July.

  • East County
  • News
Alyssa Rockey, outreach services supervisor, and Katie Dow, manager of programs and partnerships in front of the Pop-Up Library
  • By James Peter |
  • October 5, 2023
Selby Library celebrates its 25th anniversary

The Selby Library offers space for community, tools for creators and a large collection of materials.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wendi Chapman helped launch and grow the Sarasota Tiger 21 Chapter in early 2022.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 25, 2024
Peer group for multimillionaires grows in Sarasota

Tiger 21 connects the uber-wealthy with the uber-wealthy in a rapidly growing — and exclusive — niche.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Modern Smile Design |
  • March 4, 2024
Modern Smile Design Is The Best Office To Get Teeth Straightening Invisalign

Do you want to know why Modern Smile Design is the best in Sarasota, FL?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Florida Power & Light's underground utilities project remains in progress, eyeing a finish line in early 2024.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 1, 2023
FPL still investigating Idalia outages with Longboat underground utilities

While the company still hasn't provided an answer, representatives look to maintain regular communication with the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Since the start of County Administrator Scott Hopes' tenure, numerous departmental reorganizations have taken place. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 11, 2022
Shake-up of Manatee County department heads part of restructuring plan

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes says his reorganization process has reached its conclusion with the departure of two more department heads.

  • East County
  • News
Bayfront Park doesn't need more pickleball courts
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 9, 2024
Bayfront Park doesn't need more pickleball courts

A Longboat Key resident writes that the sounds of pickleball are the most annoying in all of sports.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jane Hughes is a Longboat Key resident and author.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 17, 2023
Longboaters sip, shop and spy for the library

Author Jane Hughes signed copies of her latest book, "The Spy's Wife," at a Sip & Shop event to benefit Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • May 18, 2023
One Park Sarasota is Committed to Raising the Benchmark of Luxury Living

One Park Sarasota development is primed to elevate luxury within Sarasota’s real estate market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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