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This is a finished section of the river. The water was barely visible before.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 27, 2025
'Tons of debris' removed from Braden River

Contractors cleared downed trees and debris from River Club Boulevard to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Casey Wortmann and Dekyi Rongé star in "No One is Forgotten" at Urbanite Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2025
Defying cruel captivity with loving solidarity

Urbanite Theatre's "No One is Forgotten" puts the audience into a pressure-cooker environment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mary Lou Davidson's dog Lyra is blessed by Prayer Chaplain Jacqueline Fitzgerald.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 2, 2024
Holiday Pet Blessing at Unity of Sarasota celebrates the joy of pets

Moving to December this year, the annual event welcomed pets for blessings by the church's prayer chaplains.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Attendees get busy in a Lego building zone.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 30, 2024
BrickUniverse event will showcase the creative possibilities of Lego

The Lego fan expo event offers a place for both major artists and hobbyists.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wendy Peck examines a necklace at the end of the first day of the New to You art sale.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 4, 2025
All Angels fundraising art sale kicks off strong

Community members turned out in droves for the All Angels by the Sea "New to You art" sale on the first day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stellan Salander, 5, holds a bunny.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 19, 2025
Easter eggs and animals feature in Siesta Key's Easter Egg Hunt

The annual event, held by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce on the grounds of Siesta Key Chapel, involved different community organizations.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Former Cardinal Mooney High volleyball player Skye Ekes transferred to Mercer University after three seasons at Florida State University.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2024
Sarasota's nonfootball alums get their due

Watch for these area athletes on the national college sports scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Artist John Denis displays his sculptures at the Longboat Key Festival of the Arts in Sarasota County.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 24, 2025
Longboat art festival patrons enjoy relaxed atmosphere

The art festival specific to the Key marked its fourth year this weekend with a two-day extravaganza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key beaches were relatively empty before Hurricane Helene.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 25, 2024
Evacuation ordered for Longboat Key ahead of Hurricane Helene

As Tropical Storm Helene strengthened into a hurricane around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Longboat Key officials advised residents that an evacuation order was in effect for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cards are set out for pickup at the Sarasota Philanthropy Center.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 27, 2025
Gulf Coast Community Foundation's 'You Matter' campaign gets underway

The "You Matter" cards are intended to inspire kindness in the community by showing appreciation for others.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • October 24, 2024
Medicare: Demystifying the Eligibility and Enrollment Process

To learn more about Medicare and how to incorporate it into your financial strategy, JL Bainbridge offers free seminars at their downtown Sarasota office.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
The City of Sarasota is hosting a tree giveaway as part of Earth Month activities at The Bay park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2025
Free canopy trees to be given away at The Bay

The city of Sarasota's shade tree giveaway event will be held April 25 and 26 with free trees available to city residents as part of environmental awareness events at The Bay park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Riverview High swimmer and Olympian Emma Weyant will compete in six events at the 2023 Toyota U.S. Open Championships, held Nov. 29-Dec. 2 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2023
Sarasota's Weyant sets example for sensible NIL deals

As NCAA sports become more money-driven, Emma Weyant shows how name, image and likeness rights should work.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County will expand its pilot program countywide to give ambulances priority at traffic lights.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 19, 2025
Manatee EMS wants more traffic-clearing technology

A pilot program that turns red lights to green for emergency vehicles has been successful in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 1378 Harbor Drive was built in 2003 and has four bedrooms, five-and-three-half baths, a pool and 6,235 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 16, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for June 30-July 4 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Harbor Acres on Harbor Drive tops the week’s sales at $9.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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
  • News
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • May 26, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Beach'n Rides & Rentals

Add a speaker, grab a smoothie, and make your ride part of the experience. Because in Sarasota, the journey should be just as fun as the destination.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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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
The 48th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run on Siesta Beach is set for Saturday, Dec. 14.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2024
Sandy Claws Beach Run set for Dec. 14

The event benefits the "Summer in the Parks" Adopt-A-Camper scholarship program.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Commencement speaker Nadia Gandi makes her way to receive her diploma while waving to the crowd.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High School graduates hit the finish line

Valedictorian Olivia Spiegel compares graduation to winning a big race.

  • East County
  • Schools
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