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By Carter Weinhofer |
March 25, 2025

Resident calls police to solve heavy traffic delay on island

The complainant called emergency services about the seasonal traffic backups on the island. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Marty Fugate |
January 20, 2025

The Observer's theater critic's picks for 2025

Sarasota's live theater companies share the human stories that often remain untold.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
March 13, 2025

Dag Fest aims to preserve the memory of entertainer Dagmar Beavers

The March 22 concert will be held at the Myakka City home of the late circus performer and singer.

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
July 15, 2024

Longboat Key Garden Club sends 16 students to Mote camp

The club funded its most Mote summer camp scholarships ever for children who live on Longboat or whose parents work on Longboat.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 16, 2024

Got flooding? The town of Longboat Key wants to know

Details from residents who experienced flooding in Hurricane Debby will help with the town’s grant applications for future drainage improvement projects.

Longboat Key
News

By Beth Luberecki |
March 17, 2025

Nonprofit land conservation group spreads word of name change

Big Waters Land Trust underwent a rebranding to better align its mission with its identity.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 30, 2024

Manatee County pledges $7.5 million for a conservation cost-matching grant

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is applying for a $25 million regional grant that would be matched by the USDA.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 18, 2025

Sarasota County eyes new legal records storage building

County Administrator Jonathan Lewis is tasked to enter into negotiations for a new facility to store and destroy courts record and legal documents.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 25, 2025

FST Arts Plaza expansion advances toward staff approval

Winning partial DRC sign-off on its third submittal was the Arts Plaza expansion of Florida Studio Theatre.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
October 30, 2024

New K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch has a name

The School Board of Manatee County unanimously voted to name the school Lake Manatee K-8.

East County
Schools

By Eric Garwood |
April 22, 2025

Dry weather prompts Manatee burn ban

The ban will remain in effect until at least April 29.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 24, 2024

It's music as usual for the Perlman Music Program's winter residency

Storm damage in the area didn't hinder the program's 21st season.

Arts + Culture

By Liz Ramos |
October 13, 2024

School District of Manatee County adds early literacy funds to referendum

If approved, part of the funding will go toward expanding literacy programs in Manatee schools.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
January 21, 2025

Sold-out Sharktoberfest packed to the gills

Despite hurricane-related setbacks, the third annual Sharktoberfest saw robust support from community members looking to support marine research while enjoying craft brews.