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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
Sasha Andreev, Benjamin Dutcher, Ben Johnson, Daniel Grecco, Riley McNutt, Rodolfo Nieto, Jim Ramlet and Andrew Wilkowske in "All is Calm."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 4, 2024
Asolo Rep's 'All is Calm' brings hope for the holidays

A cappella production "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914" sounds a musical call to lay down arms.

  • Arts + Culture
Pat Marschke poured Prosecco for Connie DiMaggio.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 9, 2024
Longboat Harbour put new twists on its annual Lighting of the Docks

Holiday cheer spread across the docks at Longboat Harbour Condominiums with friendly competition, festive decorations and many Florida-themed Santas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A backhoe sits on the beach as Sarasota County continues reopening preparations.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 6, 2024
Tourism groups work to boost tourism for season after two hurricanes

Visit Sarasota County and the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau hope to shine a positive light on the area through campaigns and promotions to key markets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joseph Di Bartolomeo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 5: Joseph Di Bartolomeo

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Progress continues on the renovation of Carlos E. Haile Middle School. The project is estimated to be complete in December.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2024
Manatee schools continues construction on east Bradenton projects

Some East County schools will see new classrooms in the 2024-2025 school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cardinal Mooney junior Devin Mignery excelled in his first full year as the starting quarterback.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • November 16, 2024
Cardinal Mooney routs Somerset Academy 55-27

The Cougars cruised to 10-0 on the season in the Class 2A Regional Quarterfinal.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The new K-8 school will have a two-story elementary building, a one-story middle school building and a capacity of approximately 1,620 students.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2023
Design unveiled for new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee County school will include a two-story elementary building, a one-story middle school building and agriculture facilities.

  • East County
  • Schools
There are more than 110 species of lemur and 98 percent are threatened with extinction, including the critically endangered red ruffed lemur.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • November 21, 2024
Lemur Conservation Foundation provides oasis for an endangered species

The Lemur Conservation Foundation has been protecting and conserving lemurs — among the most primitive of primates — for nearly 30 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Intoxicated man wanting to drive causes dispute with responsible bystander
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 10, 2023
Intoxicated man wanting to drive causes dispute with responsible bystander

Police responded to a late-night dispute in which a man was trying to stop another person from driving while intoxicated. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Commissioner Kyle Battie, Santa Claus, Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch and the Marketing and Events Director for the St. Armands Circle Association Rachel Burns counted down together to light the St. Armands tree.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 8, 2024
St. Armands Circle hosts annual holiday tree lighting

Santa Claus counted down locals and visitors to light the 60-foot Christmas tree in honor of the end of hurricane season and the start to the holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The sand pushed ashore during Hurricane Helene gives credence to the Sandcastle Hotel.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 11, 2024
A tour of Lido, St. Armands keys reveals less damage than Siesta Key

The picture was the same — the ravages of Helene’s flooding on the contents of homes and the giant felled trees from Milton’s winds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Deputy City Manager Patrick Robinson (right) has removed himself from consideration to replace the retiring City Manager Marlon Brown (left).
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 11, 2024
Search begins for new Sarasota city manager

With Deputy City Manager Patrick Robinson eliminating himself from consideration, city commission hears options.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A daytime and nighttime rendering of Poly, which will be installed at the roundabout on U.S. 41 at 14th Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 26, 2024
Foundation being laid for 14th Street roundabout art installation

Approved in 2019, the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street is being prepped for Poly to be installed in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering shows the terrace, which would be a possible enhancement to the Sarasota County library.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 4, 2024
Town, LBK Foundation hopeful for library fundraising to continue this fall

Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton and Jim Brown with the foundation said this time of year was not optimal for raising the $3.5 million needed for an enhanced public library.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emilia Kalev reads to Olive, a pug, during the Read with the Dogs program at Gulf Gate Library.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 10, 2024
Libraries shift focus from physical collections to community hubs

With a public library branch headed to Longboat Key, Sarasota County staff highlight the ways in which libraries have evolved to offer a full suite of resources and events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alan Sprintz
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 1: Alan Sprintz

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
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