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State and local commitments help preserve the timeless beauty and ecological integrity of the only Florida State-designated Wild and Scenic River.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 29, 2025
Myakka Act protects wild and scenic river values

Upland river buffers help preserve and enhance this quintessential natural treasure.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The top 10 stories of the Sarasota sports scene in 2024
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 22, 2024
The top 10 stories of the Sarasota sports scene in 2024

These moments and victories stood out among the rest this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mirabai Holland
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 16, 2024
Health coach offers holistic wellness education on Longboat

Mirabai Holland's Lose-to-Win program teaches participants how to balance diet, stress, exercise and sleep.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 3, 2020
Better information needed to manage COVID-19 risks

Improved testing data would help help people resume activities while continuing to take appropriate action to manage risks.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Seagrasses under Sarasota Bay.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 18, 2024
Longboat plans to mitigate infrastructure impacts on seagrass

Two projects require seagrass mitigation. If done properly, the planting will help boost Sarasota Bay's fish habitat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Sheriff's Office arrests 10 in cocaine ring bust
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2024
Sarasota Sheriff's Office arrests 10 in cocaine ring bust

The Sarasota County Special Investigations Section arrested and charged 10 suspects following a monthslong narcotics investigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sharon Meier, Melanie Dale, Susan Loprete and Debra Sauers welcome back Longboat Key Garden Club at its annual welcome back party.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 3, 2024
Longboat Garden Club releases cookbook to fund environmental recovery

As it welcomes back members, the club plans to focus on the re-beautification of Longboat Key after the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota School of Architecture member Carl Abbott and Pastor Ashley Nicolls
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 5, 2025
St. Paul Lutheran Church rededicates Victor Lundy education building

Created in 1962, the building saw a renovation costing about $756,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Neal, with Neal Land & Neighborhoods, is building North River Ranch in Parrish.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 18, 2025
Big projects to keep an eye on in Parrish

With bulldozers and (lots of) building permits in tow, a pair of communities a short car ride away from Lakewood Ranch are in boom mode. "Coming soon" signs dot the landscape.

  • East County
  • News
Christian Galicia serves Zac and Trey Yovanovich at Siesta Key Oyster Bar on Oct. 22.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 24, 2024
Siesta Key slowly comes back to life

Two weeks after Hurricane Milton hit Sarasota, business owners say there's still further to go before Siesta Key returns to normal, while patrons and the community continue to offer support.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The performance of Stiletto Brass, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 27 at Holley Hall was canceled.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 16, 2024
Stiletto Brass kicks up its red heels in Sarasota

Bradenton trumpeter Vince DeMartino joins the all-female quintet for a Sept. 27 performance.

  • Arts + Culture
Rider Mia Bagnato clears the new sandcastle jump at TerraNova Equestrian Center. TerraNova hosts the Split Rock Jumping Series Finale March 15 in Myakka City.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2025
Top jumpers come to TerraNova Equestrian Center for Split Rock Finale

The Myakka City facility continues to grow in reputation in equestrian sports.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carmen Ciricillo performs at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 13, 2025
Nationally touring comedian finds a sweet spot in Sarasota

Carmen Ciricillo was always in search of positivity and laughter. After he visited Sarasota in 1992, it was the place he wanted to call home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School sophomore Alexa Helton performs as part of a quartet. She looks forward to seeing her skills as a clarinet player grow as she continues in high school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 28, 2024
Manatee schools face drastic cuts if 1-mill tax referendum isn't renewed

Manatee charter school funding; STEM, career and technical education; and visual and performing arts programs could be eliminated.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior running back CJ McRae II.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 28, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: CJ McRae II

The Lakewood Ranch High senior running back is set for a big 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Maggie Yull scored once in regulation and in penalty kicks to help the Thunder capture the 1A District 10 title over Bradenton Christian Jan. 28. Here, she prepares to receive a corner kick against Braden River High on Dec. 5.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 16, 2024
Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer takes the hard road

The Thunder has scheduled tougher opponents to help prepare for the postseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
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
  • 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
The new Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is pursuing "extraordinary circumstances" to increase impact fees beyond the state's maximum allowance.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 13, 2025
New commissioners prepare to 'fight' for higher impact fees

The increase could garner millions more in fees for Manatee County by the end of 2025 if passed.

  • East County
  • News
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