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Booker High senior guard Jsiyah Taylor drives to the basket during practice on Dec. 7.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 19, 2024
Booker High girls basketball charts its own course

The Tornadoes are off to a strong start in 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2025
Transit expert kicks off 2025 Urban Studies Speaker Series

Jarrett Walker will discuss the critical role public transit plays in the lifestyle of developing urban areas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Students at William H. Bashaw Elementary School planted a new garden last week with the help from Supervisor of Student Nutrition Skye Grundy (left), EBD self-contain teacher Ms. Bratton, EarthBox representative Will Carlton and Principal James Dougherty.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 22, 2025
Bashaw Elementary plants garden to further campus improvement project

The school garden will be used for cooking, math, science lessons — and lunch.

  • East County
  • Schools
Members of Flanigan's family with the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department when the family delivered the beach wheelchairs in honor of Jean Flanigan.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 7, 2025
Longboat Fire Department adds two accessible beach wheelchairs

In honor of Jean Flanigan, her family donated the accessible beach wheelchairs to the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department for the public to use.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Haskin returns a serve against Alan Bartlett at a recent pickleball game at Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 20, 2025
Pickleball players search for home courts closer to home

Passionate pickleball players — which is to say just about all of them — are dinking and dunking for new Lakewood Ranch courts to compete on. A solution might be in play.

  • East County
  • News
Playful hair pulling reported as battery
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2025
Playful hair pulling reported as battery

Platonic friends face police scrutiny after a man pulls a woman's hair because "she likes it," he said. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
There are eight massage tables in the 2,200-square-foot studio.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 10, 2024
Elements Massage opens at the Shoppes at UTC

The massage studio offers monthly memberships and online booking.

  • East County
  • Business
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
Members of Longboat Key Turtle Watch met Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium staff to present this year's donations to the facility.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 8, 2024
LBK Turtle Watch donates $10,500 to Mote for education, research

The local organization raises money throughout the year through various programs to help its partners at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Our Lady of the Angels parishioners Theresa Phillips and Ruth Harenchar talk with Chaplain Mary Peterson about the Bradenton Bridge program.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 3, 2024
Our Lady of the Angels supports Bradenton Bridge transition program

The Peace and Justice Ministry buys mattresses for the women transitioning from prison back into the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kerkering Barberio Managing Shareholder Robert Lane, Observer Media Group President Emily Walsh and immediate past chair of Sarasota Chamber Teri Hansen
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 25, 2024
Sarasota Chamber celebrates awards and honors at annual meeting

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting on Oct. 25, celebrating the community's businesses and the theme of resilience.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2024
Black Tie events in 2025: Choose your own adventure

There are too many events this social season to attend them all. Here's a guide to help you navigate the parties and nonprofits that fit you best.

  • Black Tie
Andrea Helme has lived in Lakewood Ranch since 1999.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 19, 2024
Pioneering LWR woman finds comfort in raising funds for Alzheimer's research

Longtime Lakewood Ranch resident Andrea Helme marches forward on her goal of raising funds for Alzheimer's research and care.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
2024: Longboat by the numbers
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 20, 2024
2024: Longboat by the numbers

From hurricanes to high ticket sales, here are some of the numbers that defined the year on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jazz vocalist Synia Carroll died on March 14 after a short illness.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 24, 2025
Connecticut schoolteacher Synia Carroll found her voice in Sarasota

Jazz vocalist Synia Carroll, who died March 14 at age 67, helped build musical bridges in the Tampa Bay area.

  • Arts + Culture
Gloria Long (1945-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 13, 2025
Gloria Ann Long

Gloria Ann Long, age 80, of Longboat Key, FL passed away on March 1, 2025, peacefully in her sleep.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Rising Star Award winner Rome Flynn poses with Sarasota Film Festival President and Chairman Mark Famiglio at the 27th annual edition of the festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2025
'Mistura' and 'The Librarians' win top jury prizes at Sarasota Film Festival

Audience awards go to "Being Maria" for best narrative and "The Light They Cast" for best documentary.

  • Arts + Culture
Natalya Demina, the co-owner of AAA Pet Resort, takes Charlotte, a 6-month-old corgi, through an agility obstacle that benefits the dog's physical and mental health.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 30, 2024
AAA Pet Resort owner uses circus experience to train dogs

Natalya Demina and her family use similar training for the Pompeyo Family and the Amazing Rescue Dogs for their clients.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 7, 2024
St. Armands Circle promises plenty to do for locals and tourists alike

Home to more than 120 shops, outdoor cafés, award-winning restaurants, spas and salons, St. Armands Circle offers 360 degrees of possibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Woodman, a division manager for Homes by Towne, sits on a swing at the new Midway Park. A grand opening is being held April 12 at the park that connects the Wild Blue and Shellstone communities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 8, 2025
Two Waterside communities unveil a park at their midway point

Wild Blue and Shellstone combine to build an exceptional athlete and social facility.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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