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Charlie the goldendoodle from Cannons Marina is one of Jadyn Norton's regular clients.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 13, 2024
Dog groomer makes a name for himself on Longboat Key and beyond

Jadyn Norton decided to start a new chapter in his life by moving to Sarasota. It led him to start his own business, Puppy Pals Dog Grooming, which has been a success so far.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gary Heard, Brian Hersh, Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joseph McKenna and Chandler Pennington
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2023
Patrons get a sneak peek of Sarasota orchestra’s Masterworks No. 2

At the Sarasota Orchestra’s Masterworks dinner series, patrons learned more about the performance ahead.

  • Black Tie
Community Foundation raises $4.21 million to help those in crisis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2024
Community Foundation raises $4.21 million to help those in crisis

The annual Season of Sharing campaign will benefit needs identified by Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Can Buchanan be beaten?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 17, 2024
Can Buchanan be beaten?

Vern Buchanan is 12-0 in elections. But Eddie Speir, another little-known challenger, believes Buchanan’s RINO-ish voting record makes him vulnerable.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Photograph of the pipe lying on its side at the Town of Longboat Key's Public Works Department. The breach was in the bottom invert of the pipe.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 9, 2024
To tackle urgent infrastructure projects, Longboat faces $27M debt

Due to rising project costs, two necessary utility projects come with a price tag of almost $40 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Starter Kit is available online.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2023
Sarasota County introduces free tool to guide new residents

The online program offered by the UF/IFAS Extension offers free education tools and guides for living in Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Simply Tina, a full live band, performs Jan. 6 at Venice Performing Arts Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 4-10

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Connor Beckley and Luke Wagner take time to admire the boats on display.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 3, 2022
2022 Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix kicks off with block party

The downtown block party was held July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The expansion of One Stop Housing's Oakridge Apartments on North Tamiami Trail would bring 36 new affordable housing apartments.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 24, 2024
Affordable housing projects take steps toward construction

Two affordable housing proposals would bring almost 200 units to north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch High catcher Mike Ohlman made his MLB debut for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2017.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2024
MLB players from East County are an exclusive group

Former Braden River High star Ryan Waldschmidt could be the next one on the list.

  • East County
  • Sports
The previous departure SRKUS (green) with the newly implemented procedure TIDES (orange) from SRQ.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 30, 2024
Flight path from SRQ changes direction over Longboat Key

A change in the angle of departures from SRQ was made by the Federal Aviation Administration and impacts the path of flights over Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Polo Club mascot for 2020, Mason Chukker, gets a belly rub from Alex Jeanroy, the Lakewood Ranch co-area coordinator for Southeastern Guide Dogs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2024
The best things to do this spring in Lakewood Ranch

The don’t-miss events during March, April and May 2024 in and around Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Joe and Mary Kay Henson.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2024
Giving Challenge nets nearly $580,000 before it starts

Patterson Foundation matches gifts of $100 each to 728 organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lola Bartolomeo, 10, learns the aerial silks.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 18, 2024
Circus Summer Camp teaches kids the art of performance

Circus Arts Conservatory offers the chance for children to discover new skills and grow confidence.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cellist Steve Kramer and violinist Levi Mitze-Circiumaru
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 8, 2024
Award-winning concert cellist plays at The Education Center

Cellist Steve Kramer and Levi Mitze-Circiumaru, renowned violinist, perform a classical music concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jen Hamey is running for the District 1 seat on the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 23, 2024
Parrish attorney runs for District 1 seat on Manatee Commission

Jennifer Hamey says her law skills will help her serve her Manatee County constituents.

  • East County
  • News
The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 4, 2023
Neighbors ask city to block construction of 18-story downtown condos

Bay Plaza residents tell commissioners that the planned 347-foot condo tower, Obsidian, is out of scale and is detrimental to the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Supervisor of Elections: Scott Farrington
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2024
Manatee County Supervisor of Elections: Scott Farrington

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
A tough, 50-year decision
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 20, 2024
A tough, 50-year decision

No matter what, the commissioners are intent on moving forward as quickly as possible with the construction of an 8,000-square-foot public library branch on Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This nearly eight-acre site at 2211 Fruitville Road is proposed for Sarasota Station, a nearly 400-unit affordable rental community with at least 20% of the apartments priced at or below 80% of the city's average median income.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 19, 2023
Affordable apartment community inches closer to approval

Eight years and several revisions after it first surfaced, affordable-priced apartment community Sarasota Station enters the late stages of Development Review Committee approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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