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Dakin Dairy is one of only three dairy farms left in Manatee County. The other two, Cameron Dakin Dairy and Boys Ag, are also owned and operated by Dakins.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 15, 2025
Agriculture, development boundary priorities grow in Manatee

The Manatee County Commission sets priorities for 2025, with preserving agriculture and the Future Development Area Boundary at the top of the list.

  • East County
  • News
There are more than 110 species of lemur and 98 percent are threatened with extinction, including the critically endangered red ruffed lemur.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • November 21, 2024
Lemur Conservation Foundation provides oasis for an endangered species

The Lemur Conservation Foundation has been protecting and conserving lemurs — among the most primitive of primates — for nearly 30 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
BJ Ivey's players said the relationships he's built with them have made it easy to buy in to his instruction.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 19, 2025
Ivey turns Sarasota boys basketball from cellar dweller to state contender

Basketball coach BJ Ivey has led the Sailors on their best run in over 50 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gail J. Weiser captured this photo of a beautiful sunset from Isles Beach on Longboat Key.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 2, 2025
Longboat Key named best island to visit in the South

Travel + Leisure labeled Longboat Key "one of the region's best-kept secrets," citing its plethora of activities available to visitors "even in the depths of winter."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
From left, Renzo Piano Building Workshop's Kerry Joyce, Todd Sweet, RPBW's Ronan Dunphy and Jerry Sparkman during the July 16 "Meet the Architects" workshop.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 30, 2024
Architects to reveal first look at Sarasota's new performing arts center Sept. 18

Renzo Piano Building Workshop and theater design group will hold two community workshops to show an initial concept and receive public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, led by Robert Vodnoy, will perform "Anne Frank's Tree" on March 21, accompanied by violin soloist George Maxman.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 11, 2025
'Anne Frank's Tree' grows in Sarasota

Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota will perform the Florida premiere of Victoria Bond's 2023 composition.

  • Arts + Culture
Charlie Mopps' promotion to Public Works Director was announced by Town Manager Howard Tipton on Jan. 17.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 27, 2025
Charlie Mopps promoted to Longboat Key Public Works Director

Mopps was previously the Project Manager and Assistant Public Works Director, then served as interim director for the past three months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sasha Andreev, Benjamin Dutcher, Ben Johnson, Daniel Grecco, Riley McNutt, Rodolfo Nieto, Jim Ramlet and Andrew Wilkowske in "All is Calm."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 4, 2024
Asolo Rep's 'All is Calm' brings hope for the holidays

A cappella production "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914" sounds a musical call to lay down arms.

  • Arts + Culture
Chief of Police George Turner said leading the department to its first accreditation in 2023 was his proudest moment with the department.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 16, 2024
Longboat Chief of Police George Turner to leave department in January

Turner's departure was announced to police department personnel on Dec. 12, though specific reasons behind the change remain unclear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Men being too 'touchy' banished from a city park
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 19, 2025
Men being too 'touchy' banished from a city park

An intimate encounter with inappropriate exposure results in two men being trespassed from Laurel Park. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Venice Theatre has revived its first show, "The Torch Bearers," for its 75th anniversary season.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 18, 2024
Venice Theatre raises the roof for its 75th birthday

The theater celebrates its diamond anniversary as it continues to repair Hurricane Ian damage.

  • Arts + Culture
Meet the two candidates for Longboat's at-large commission seat
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 22, 2025
Meet the two candidates for Longboat's at-large commission seat

Deborah Murphy and Steve Branham are up for election for one of the Town Commission's at-large seats, which will be left vacant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River's Jayden Moore (21) fights through the Lakewood Ranch front seven. It can cost about $164 for a football jersey and pants. A football helmet can range from $180 to $500.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2024
Manatee County schools adds athletics to 1-mill property tax referendum

Funding for athletics could be used for equipment, transportation, athletic trainers and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Pig Pig is often right under Bliss's hooves. Moll worries he'll be stepped on.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 19, 2025
Myakka hog and horse make unlikely pair

A 3-month-old feral pig persistently pestered the 9-year-old horse until he was accepted.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The new Welcome Center at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was designed by OLIN.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2025
Architecture Sarasota honors design firm for revitalizing Selby Gardens

The Philadelphia design firm OLIN is the 2025 winner of the Philip Hanson Hiss Award.

  • Arts + Culture
Men behaving badly on Main Street
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2025
Men behaving badly on Main Street

Officers investigate assaults on a bathroom, tables at a women's march and a restaurant's planters occur over a four-day period. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Wilma Davidson, president of the Sarasota branch of the National League of American Pen Women, showcases some examples of the to-be-hidden art.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 26, 2025
Sarasota Pen Women to launch art treasure hunt

As a way to bring a little extra joy to the community, the Sarasota chapter of the National League of American Pen Women is coordinating a surprise art giveaway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Robert Dziedziak, Rev. Kenneth Blyth, Rev. Julia Piermont and Rev. David Marshall sang at the Interfaith service.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 22, 2024
Interfaith service on Longboat Key unites residents and instills hope after hurricanes

The six houses of worship on Longboat Key held the 44th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service on Nov. 19 and packed All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church with residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New Pilates club opens in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2024
New Pilates club opens in Lakewood Ranch

Club Pilates opened on Aug. 12 in the Center Point Plaza at the corner of University Parkway and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Business
Miso-glazed Chilean sea bass is a specialty at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House in Waterside.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 20, 2025
Family values, commitment to quality on the menu at Phelan Family Brands

CEO and co-Owner Grant Phelan discusses the family business, including its newest member, Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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