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Elevations for DR Horton's Sage Park townhomes off North Beneva Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 16, 2025
Beneva Road townhome project clears Planning Board scrutiny

In a split decision, the Sarasota Planning Board recommended approval of Sage Park townhomes planned for the old Circus City site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • December 19, 2024
A New Lease on Life, Following Weight-Loss Surgery

For years Russell tried to lose weight through exercise, dieting and medications, but nothing seemed to help. Her decision to finally turn to weight-loss surgery at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center was in part, because of her profession as a licensed practical nurse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Chief Nursing Officer Judy Young, surgeon Samuel Yelverton, CEO Andy Guz and Director of Quality and Accreditation Malou Kaseta enjoy working at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center together.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 12, 2024
LWR Medical Center maintains small-town feel, offers advanced care

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center opened 10 years after Schroeder-Manatee Ranch started building Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Of course, ofKors Bakery has a plethora of perfect pastries filled with strawberries.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • May 12, 2025
The berry best places to celebrate National Strawberry Month

These eateries serve up treats jam-packed with flavor and the sweetest spoonfuls of sunshine.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Longbeach home has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,148 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 21, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 5-9 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Longboat home on Broadway tops the week’s sales at $1.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Michael Garey, Linda Olsen, Rev. Phillip Schweda and Luan Morrow
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 17, 2025
Reverend reflects on 45 years of service

The Longboat community joins in jubilee for Rev. Phillip Schweda, who was ordained in 1979.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Construction on Upper Manatee River Road has been underway since August 2024, so it's hit commissioners' "point of no return."
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 12, 2025
Will more lanes solve traffic concerns in Manatee County?

Commissioners say their priority should be to improve existing infrastructure as opposed to adding more lanes.

  • East County
  • News
Nate Jacobs and members of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will host the third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival on June 22.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2025
WBTT to host third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival

The festival takes place June 22 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's campus.

  • Arts + Culture
This year is the 25th year for Art in the Park, set for March 14-16 at the University Park Country Club.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • February 16, 2025
Art in the Park set to celebrate 25 years of community talent

The 25th annual juried show showcases creativity within University Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Damascus awes the crowd by lifting himself up after a command from Rebecca McCullough.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 27, 2025
Lipizzan Stallion stalwart finds time to pen a novel in Myakka City

Rebecca McCullough's love of horses in Myakka City isn't fiction. But her "Planet of Equus" is, indeed, fiction.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Manasota Flooring |
  • June 12, 2025
Rising Together When Storms Strike

When disaster strikes, families often focus on roofing, windows, and structural repairs—but flooring plays a major role in recovery too.

  • Hurricane Season
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Veterinarian lands honor of working at Nate's in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2025
Veterinarian lands honor of working at Nate's in Lakewood Ranch

Dr. Sharon Pindar will be the first on-staff vet at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • Business
Riverview High junior Josh Harris rises up for a three pointer during practice.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 8, 2025
Rams charging ahead with a full combo effort

The Riverview High boys basketball team looks to find its identity under first-year head coach Jeff Harris.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
SPAF names new chief development officer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2025
SPAF names new chief development officer

Kelly Addington will lead the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation's capital campaign for its proposed performing arts center.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Manatee County's Library Advisory Board will reconvene by April.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 21, 2025
Manatee library advisory board set to reconvene

The board hasn't met in over a year but will hold its first meeting by April.

  • East County
  • News
Brothers Dom and Vince Marino and their friend and colleague Matt DeMasi seek to grow the profile of Oyster Boys Conservation.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • March 28, 2025
Two brothers clean up Sarasota's waterways — one oyster shell at a time

Oyster shells can create habitat for all kinds of water-cleansing critters. Two brothers — both under 30 — have made it their mission to spread them far and wide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fourth of July 2025 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2025
Fourth of July 2025 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From parades to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers spent about two days painting over the stakes with a fresh coat for the upcoming nesting season.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 2, 2025
Longboat Key Turtle Watch prepares for 2025 nesting season

Volunteers started by repainting about 500 stakes that will be used to mark nests this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Spearfish Grille will reel you in with all their fresh flavors.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • January 25, 2025
These fish tacos in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch will have you hooked

Reel in these fin-tastic creations in honor of National Fish Taco Day on Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Scot Ruberg
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 9, 2025
Scooter of the Beach reflects on over 30 years as a lifeguard

Scot Ruberg, also known as Scooter of the Beach, has become Siesta Key's most celebrated lifeguard.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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