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Jamil Pineda, Carlos Avella, Damian Richardson and Ryan Alexander prep 500 hot meals for North Port first responders.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • October 11, 2024
Michael's On East provides meals for first responders

Restaurant says its team can put together 1,000 meals in one hour.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pick Six co-chairs Glen Reith, Renee Phinney, Danny and Fondren Watts, and Melissa and Scott Perrin give a collective cheer with Girls Inc. President and CEO Angie Stringer (in red).
  • By Janet Combs |
  • September 10, 2024
Totally Tailgate hosts a seventh year replay

About 225 people turned out on Sept. 7 for the sports-themed fundraiser on Michael's on East.

  • Black Tie
Denise Kleiner owns the concessions at Jiggs Landing.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2024
Jiggs Landing expands hours, concessions

Following a slow summer, the lakeside concessions in Bradenton are back to normal.

  • East County
  • News
Sand from Longboat Key's beaches created dunes along Gulf of Mexico Drive after Hurricane Helene's storm surge. All residents were allowed back to their homes on Sunday, Sept 29.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2024
Longboat Key allows residents back on the island

A 7 p.m. curfew is still in effect for all on the island, and the New Pass Bridge is the only access point.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rev. Charleston Wilson holds a print depicting Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 25, 2024
Works by Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe donated to Church of the Redeemer

The collection of 24 paintings and prints by the Watanabe, whose work is also included in the collection of the Vatican, were donated by Hugh Culverhouse Jr.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County School Board candidate Liz Barker waves to voters arriving at a polling site at Sarasota Baptist Church Aug. 20.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 21, 2024
Dissenting voices increase on school board as Edwards, Barker claim seats

Liz Barker claims a seat in the Sarasota County School Board District 2 race while Tom Edwards retains his seat in the District 3 race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Mia Womeldorph visits New York City to walk in New York Fashion Week.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch 16-year-old walks the runway at New York Fashion Week

Central Park resident Mia Womeldorph walked for Willow Bean Studio and Kayzie Couture.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ovation's Liv Holden, Morgan Kessler, Emma Mandzik, Elizabeth Nieves, Gabriella Cruz and Kila Sons, play the six wives of Henry VIII, during the sixth anniversary of Karen Medford's Sirius Day Spa.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 6, 2024
Sirius Day Spa of Lakewood Ranch celebrates anniversary

Ovation School Of Musical Theatre provided the entertainment.

  • East County
  • 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
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 10, 2024
Trash, recycling collection rates will increase for Longboat residents

Waste Management’s three-year contract extension comes with a 28% residential rate increase due to increased labor and maintenance costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Heather Hackett has been named the 2024 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award recipient.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 25, 2024
Heather Hackett named Lakewood Ranch Humanitarian of the Year

During disasters, Heather Hackett measures up with Local Relief.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A still image of bodycam footage of the Feb. 26, 2024 shooting off University Parkway.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2024
State clears Sarasota Police officers in Feb. 26 fatal shooting

The pursuit of a suspected bank robber ended in the killing of a suspect who brandished a gun in a partially submerged car.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In his retirement, Chris Sachs works on his new job: Building community
  • By Eric Snider |
  • March 28, 2024
In his retirement, Chris Sachs works on his new job: Building community

As president of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key, Chris Sachs has found a deeply meaningful way to give back.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Supplies are loaded in at one of Sarasota County's four points of distribution.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2024
Post Hurricane Milton area news and resources

Post Hurricane Milton news and resources

  • Sarasota
  • News
A building proposed at 1312 N. Tamiami Trail includes eight residential units on the top floor and one level of commercial space.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2024
Plans for 181 affordable residences seek city approval

The four projects that went before the Sarasota Development Review Committee would add a total of 197 residences to the city's housing stock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aaron Maness joined the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department in August.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 3, 2024
New firefighter joins ranks of Longboat Key Fire Rescue

Aaron Maness spent about four years as a firefighter in Tennessee before relocating to the area with his family.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Kinsey Robb stands in front George Zebot's "Healing Democracy," the first-prize winner in the 2023 Annual Juried Regional Show.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 9, 2024
Art Center Sarasota executive director is stepping down

Kinsey Robb is leaving to pursue a nonprofit visual arts role in New York City.

  • Arts + Culture
Caleb Adams and Sarah Colt star in FST's "Troubadour," which runs through May 19 at the Gompertz Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 18, 2024
FST's 'Troubadour' celebrates country music's reinvention

The sweet musical by Sugarland's Kristian Bush winds the clock back to Nashville in 1951.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Audit machines won't be used, but voting will carry on as usual for the primary election on Aug. 20.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 12, 2024
Manatee County's new vote audit machines stalled until November election

The primary election will follow the old protocol and be audited by a hand count.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota man charged with smuggling electronics into Russia
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2024
Sarasota man charged with smuggling electronics into Russia

The microelectronics had military applications, prosecutors say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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