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Sandhill Cranes and other birds took on a larger than life form during the festival's parade.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 13, 2024
Sarasota hosts first delegation of floral carpet artists

The Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival brought a global group of organizations together for its "Floralia Infiorata" exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dozens of people shovel sand into bags at one of three Sarasota County sites for sandbags at Ed Smith Stadium. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 24, 2022
Sarasota County urges attention, weighs decisions on Ian

The Longboat Key fire chief tells residents to heed orders if evacuations are needed for Tropical Storm Ian.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Making An Impact resource guides make finding help easier for organizations and individuals.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 27, 2024
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit curates community resources

Making An Impact’s Community Connections Resource Guide contains information on more than 300 local organizations that provide assistance to residents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River Middle Principal Kimberlain Zenon, Reading Coach Tasheta Riley and Assistant Principal Tamara Cornwell have directed their efforts toward motivating students to get back on track for grade-level standards.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 15, 2025
Braden River Middle gets creative to keep students on track

Motivational programs have put Braden River Middle on the cusp of an "A" school status.

  • East County
  • Schools
Melody Arndt from Bay Isles is successful at a champagne sabrage during her first-ever Longboat Key Garden Club meeting at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 22, 2025
Nods to Florida flora and fauna central to St. Regis tour

The Longboat Garden Key Club enjoyed a personalized view of the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort on Jan. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will hold a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 16-22

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Richard Cannon was a set designer at Florida State University Asolo Conservatory for over 30 years.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 25, 2024
Former Asolo set designer will host his first art show at All Angels Gallery

Richard Cannon plans to bring his realistic drawings to the island at the All Angels By Sea Episcopal Church Gallery in October and November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Reid said The Sports Farm is for athletes dedicated to getting to the highest levels of their sport.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 13, 2024
The Sports Farm wants to be a one-stop shop for elite athletes

The facility in Lakewood Ranch is co-founded by former MLB relief pitcher Ryan Reid.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 17, 2024
Airport seeks independent permitting for construction projects

Lying in three jurisdictions, SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo asks the Sarasota legislative delegation to sponsor a bill to help expedite capital improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author and physical therapy expert Karen Gabler leads one of her classes.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 1, 2025
Author and bodyworker to lead physical therapy workshops

Karen Gabler, a physical therapy expert, author and licensed massage therapist, leads two workshops in March at The Paradise Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Udermann captured pictures of flooding in the Village following a weather event in April 2024.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 18, 2024
Commissioners discuss allocating funds to tackle floods in low-lying areas

Roughly $2.6 million could be moved toward flooding mitigation projects and may soon be a topic of consideration for the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
TOPSoccer player Warren Cannon receives advice from LECOM volunteer Hunter Salisbury. Every player in the TOPSoccer program is assigned a personal buddy.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • February 4, 2025
Braden River's TOPSoccer program is a sanctuary for participants all to enjoy

The recreational soccer program has been serving children with disabilities since 2007.

  • East County
  • Sports
An overhead view of the colorful Kolam Garden in the "George Harrison: A Gardener's Life" exhibition, which runs through June 29 at Selby Gardens.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 19, 2025
Selby Gardens showcases a Beatle-turned-gardener

An astonishing exhibition of "horticultural vignettes," memorabilia and music honors George Harrison's healing pastime.

  • Arts + Culture
Ann MacClellan will open her third Island Kids Child Care Center. She has two locations in Grand Island, New York and will tentatively open her third location Nov. 18 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 12, 2024
Island Kids Child Care Center to open in Lakewood Ranch

Owner Ann MacClellan seeks to put her passion for education into caring for children.

  • East County
  • Business
Cardinal Mooney High girls' varsity basketball Head Coach Marlon Williams instructs his team during practice on Dec. 5.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 18, 2024
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball have unfinished business

The girls basketball team looks to get over the hump after finishing second in the class 3A state tournament four years in a row.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Land swap a big deal for Manatee and Sarasota counties

Sarasota gets all of Longboat; Manatee captures Lakewood Ranch Southeast, Polo Club.

  • April Fools
Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball freshman Madi Mignery.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madi Mignery

The Cardinal Mooney High freshman had 12 points and 14 rebounds in a Jan. 15 win against Booker High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Members of the Suncoast Builders Association's Professional Women in Building Council complete a playhouse for a 5-year-old girl who has cancer.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 18, 2024
Suncoast Builders Association builds playhouses for children with cancer

Local developers come together to support Roc Solid Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River senior Matthew Ireland is all smiles before his match against George Jenkins High's Everett Smith Jan. 18. Ireland won the match by pin and went on to win the 122-pound title of the Ricky Gullet Invitational at Bayshore High.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 22, 2025
Wrestler reaches elite level by being a gym rat at Braden River High

Senior wrestler Matthew Ireland looks to be a medal contender at the 2A state tournament in Kissimmee.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jane Johnson Hussar, the sponsor of the Little Free Library at Country Club East Park, joins Elizabeth Henderson, the president of the Little Free Library Club of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 8, 2025
Little library, big mission in Lakewood Ranch

Country Club East Park is the site of another Little Free Library.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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