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Commissioner Jason Bearden sits in his office at the Manatee County Administration Building.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 28, 2024
Jason Bearden says he is taking a stand against unsupported development

The Manatee County at-large commissioner says he wants roads built first.

  • East County
  • News
Don’t fret; growth slowing
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 8, 2025
Don’t fret; growth slowing

For those who chafe at the so-called ‘out of control’ growth, take a breath. Florida’s and the local growth rates are slowing for good.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cafe Divan is at 6568 Superior Ave. in Sarasota.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 22, 2025
Turkish restaurant owners open cafe in Sarasota's Gulf Gate

The owners of Divan in Sarasota have started a coffee shop and cafe nearby.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lakewood Ranch High teen arrested for making shooting threats
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High teen arrested for making shooting threats

A 14-year-old student made social media posts about carrying out a shooting Friday.

  • East County
  • News
PAC Sarasota Co-Chairs Chris Voelker and Dick Lynch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2025
Sarasota Arts & Culture Coalition rebranded PAC Sarasota

The goal of the Sarasota Arts & Cultural Coalition is to advocate for Sarasota's arts and cultural organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Drywall is removed in Nicole Eveloff's River Club home after Hurricane Debby flooded the home Aug. 5, 2024. At the time, Eveloff was told it could be four to five months before her family could return home.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 14, 2025
Deadline approaches for 2024 catastrophic property tax refund

Residents can now report property damage and file applications through the Manatee County Property Appraiser's website.

  • East County
  • News
The home in San Remo Estates, near the bridge to Siesta Key, is listed for $9,975,000.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 7, 2025
Rock star selling waterfront Sarasota estate for $10 million

Stu Cook, the bassist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, put his San Remo Estates house on the market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hotel guest upset with unexpected turndown service
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 24, 2024
Hotel guest upset with unexpected turndown service

Police were called to mediate a situation when a guest was angry after hotel staff entered his room for turndown service. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch High running back Cullen McRae (23) and quarterback Liam Fernandez (28) will both get chances to shine in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 12, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High football wants to see growth in 2024

Head Coach Scott Paravicini said the Mustangs can succeed despite their inexperience.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 19, 2024
Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa

Students at Fruitville Elementary School, Tuttle Elementary School and Suncoast School for Innovative Studies shared what they hope to receive this Christmas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The late Mary Jo Reston (right) with Mercedita O’Connor in 2017.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2025
FST receives big legacy gift

Long-time patron Mary Jo Reston is honored by Florida Studio Theatre for $1.25 million bequeath.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mahjong at The Paradise Center
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 10, 2024
Mahjong at The Paradise Center improves cognitive skills, builds community

Carol Peschel mastered the art of mahjong and now breaks down the challenging game for Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 13, 2025
Town to host blood drive March 19

The town of Longboat Key will host a blood drive on Wednesday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michelle Sanchez, a paraprofessional at William H. Bashaw Elementary School, is able to spend more time with her son Tiago Sanchez now that she works at his school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 10, 2024
Manatee finds success recruiting from within school communities

Parents have been inspired to become paraprofessionals, teachers and administrators.

  • East County
  • Schools
New swan cygnets hatched on Longboat Key in May 2024.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 28, 2024
LBK swan keeper seeks to create community to keep their legacy alive

After 17 years of being the swan keeper of Longboat Key, David Novak hopes to pass his knowledge and passion to a new caretaker on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Man claims he 'owns the road,' wants construction workers fined
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 10, 2024
Man claims he 'owns the road,' wants construction workers fined

A citizen called to report after-hours construction work and proceeded to become argumentative. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Neirda Thompson-Pemberton wants to make education fun.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 7, 2024
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit tricks kids into liking math

FUNducation practices "educational espionage" with Legos and robots.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Superstar aerialist Nik Wallenda greets the crowd at Wonderland Circus: Illuminate, which runs through Jan. 5 at the Big Top near UTC Mall.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 18, 2024
Wallenda's Wonderland comes back stronger in its second year

Sarasota circus superstar Nik Wallenda wows hometown audiences under the Big Top at University Town Center.

  • Arts + Culture
A flamingo by Peggy Roberts
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 9, 2025
Artist of palm frond creations to hold exhibition at Art Ovation Hotel

Peggy Roberts started creating animals from palm fronds in her retirement, as a showcase of upcycling.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ilee Finocchiaro and Danielle Curtis met in 2023 and began to formulate a plan to merge the two nonprofits they helped run.
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • February 17, 2025
SMART joins forces with a similar nonprofit

Two nonprofits with a similar focus — helping people through horse therapy — have merged into one organization.

  • East County
  • News
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