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Orchard, a baby ring-tailed lemur, stays with her mom, Dalia. Although she's becoming more independent, Orchard spends more of her time with her dad, Goose.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 31, 2024
Lemur Conservation Foundation welcomes four baby lemurs

The four baby lemurs and their families are adjusting to new dynamics as the babies grow not only in size but also in their personalities.

  • East County
  • News
The new long-range plan for Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport shows a new parking deck over the current short-term parking along with a new arrivals road, separating it from the departures traffic.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 5, 2024
Airport has more than enough land to expand, says CEO

A planned new parking deck, more surface lots and acreage across the airfield mean the airport can afford to part with New College site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High girls track and field sophomore Aubri Antczak.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 30, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Aubri Antczak

The Sarasota High girls track and field sophomore holds the school record in the 3,200-meter run (11:04.22)

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This is a rendering of the outdoor patio for the proposed Backyard Social off of Professional Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 20, 2024
Mixed reviews for proposed dining, entertainment spot in Lakewood Ranch

A revised application for Backyard Social will be reviewed by the Sarasota Planning Commission on Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 30, 2024
Sarasota-Bradenton leads nation in slashing home prices

The rising cost of insurance has pushed some buyers to look outside Florida.

  • Sarasota
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Perlman Music Program Founder Toby Perlman and Director Itzhak Perlman say they are pleased with the concert that culminated after a winter residency for musicians aged 12-20+.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 8, 2024
Perlman Music Program celebrates 20 years with a concert and dinner

The annual program, founded by Toby Perlman and directed by famed violinist Itzhak Perlman, continues its legacy.

  • Black Tie
Bradenton's Vincent Wang gets some tips from Robert LaVopa of the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club during the annual Youth Fishing Tournament in 2023 at Lake Uihlein.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 25, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club reeling in registrations for annual tournament

The Youth and Teen Fishing Tournament will be held Oct. 5 at Lake Uihlein.

  • East County
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Sarasota County lifts burn ban after recent rains
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2024
Sarasota County lifts burn ban after recent rains

The ban had been in effect since May 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota City Hall.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 13, 2024
Commissioners mull how to replace city attorney

Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier and Deputy City Attorney Michael Connolly are retiring next spring; likely replacements are current law firm partners.

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Jordan Brown hits a tee shot during the San Antonio stop of the 2024 Underrated Tour. Brown would win the event, then win the American Junior Golf Association's Atlanta Classic a week later.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2024
Lakewood Ranch golfer Jordan Brown turns heads on national tours

Jordan Brown, a junior at IMG Academy, won Underrated Tour and American Junior Golf Association events in August.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fort Hamer road, bridge widening to cost $190.5 million
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 11, 2024
Fort Hamer road, bridge widening to cost $190.5 million

Manatee County held a public hearing to share its plans for the corridor from Upper Manatee River Road to U.S. 301.

  • East County
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Commissioner Jason Bearden sits in his office at the Manatee County Administration Building.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 28, 2024
Jason Bearden says he is taking a stand against unsupported development

The Manatee County at-large commissioner says he wants roads built first.

  • East County
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Displaced food and beverage workers at impacted restaurants as they work on recovery, such as Cha Cha Coconuts on St. Armands Circle, may apply for grants from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Souther Smoke Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2024
GCCF offers hurricane relief grants to food and beverage workers

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has partnered with Southern Smoke Foundation to help Helene-impacted local service workers bridge financial gaps during recorvery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 6, 2024
Inflation spells price tag increases for public safety equipment

Town staff outlined how infrastructure sales tax funds will be used in the upcoming fiscal year to purchase public safety equipment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The AMC 12 movie theater was one of three businesses operating at the otherwise vacant Sarasota Square Mall.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 1, 2024
AMC 12 at Sarasota Square Mall closes permanently

The theater was one of three businesses planned to survive redevelopment of the largely vacant mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Starter Kit is available online.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2023
Sarasota County introduces free tool to guide new residents

The online program offered by the UF/IFAS Extension offers free education tools and guides for living in Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Walking has all kinds of cardiac benefits, and it can make you feel younger.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • September 1, 2024
For good health, the answer is simple: Take a walk

Getting your steps in can help keep you feeling younger and protect against multiple maladies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Peter Salefsky, Barbara Bostic and Gail Duerst
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 31, 2024
Seniors get into costume at Halloween Boo Bash

The Halloween Boo Bash at Senior Friendship Centers showed there are no age limits when it comes to enjoying Halloween.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ava Crotty of Manatee River Youth Sailing
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 31, 2024
Kids set sail in annual Labor Day Regatta

Sarasota Youth Sailing took the helm from Sarasota Sailing Squadron for the event's 76th year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Booker junior wide receiver Tyren Wortham celebrates catching a 60-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Joel Morris against Carrollwood Day.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2024
Booker High football recovers from blown lead, beats Carrollwood Day

The Tornadoes almost let a 37-7 first-half lead slip away, but recovered in the second half to win 70-43.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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