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  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2025
APRIL FOOL: County toys with idea for new events center

The fluorescent facility would light up Premier.

  • April Fools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2025
Ringling Bridge lighting schemes restricted by FDOT

New policy specifies all state-owned facilities, including the Ringling Bridge, will be illuminated only for government holidays. Red, white and blue will be default colors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock were sworn in in 2024 for another year.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 27, 2024
Longboat town leadership remains in place after uncontested runs

Two commissioners ran unopposed, and Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock keep their seats for another term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Samuel Anderson “Andy” Reasoner (1954-2024)
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 4, 2024
Samuel Anderson “Andy” Reasoner

Samuel Anderson “Andy” Reasoner, 69, of Bradenton, FL passed away quietly on Wednesday, November 27 in hospice care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after a short hospital stay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Members dressed in attire from across decades to celebrate the anniversary, including Mary Beth McLeod and Shawna Smith (1920s) Mary Lou McFate (circa 1920s) Diane Kingery Gentsch, Angela DeForest and Cynthia Flynn (1920s), Ronelle Ashby (1930s), Peggy Torgerson (1940s), State Registrar Jennifer Lawton Marks (1950s) and Clarissa Thomasson (1990s).
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 2, 2025
Daughters of the American Revolution chapter celebrates 100 years

The service organization, which is open to women who are descended from someone involved in aiding the American Revolution, hosted a celebration at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Val Evanko, Joyce Mazurek and Dona Petruccelli run the counter at the Lord's Warehouse reopening.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 3, 2025
Lord's Warehouse reopens to community acclaim

The Lord's Warehouse, badly damaged by last year's hurricanes, fully reopened for the season over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
Speak now, or forever …
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 4, 2024
Speak now, or forever …

Time is running out for taxpayers to let elected officials know what they think of the way they’re spending your money.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A rendering by SB Architects of the west (right) and east towers proposed to replace the Hyatt Regency hotel adjacent to The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 8, 2024
Hyatt redevelopment still faces many obstacles

Developer Kolter Urban cites internal city "crossfire" over conflicts along Boulevard of the Arts as several other issues remain unresolved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A mobile of figures hangs above Main Street.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 9, 2025
Downtown Festival of the Arts turns Main Street into a fine art gallery

The juried art show, held Feb. 8-9, covers five blocks of Main Street with stations by over 200 artists.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cedar Mill is under construction off Lorraine Road. Future construction projects will face increased impact fees in Manatee County.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 27, 2024
Manatee County impact fees will increase over the next 4 years

The move was delayed after the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association disputed the most recent study.

  • East County
  • News
Greeters Ethan McNary and Sarah Williamson welcomed guests to Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at UTC during a soft opening event Saturday.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 8, 2025
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse opens at UTC

The new Fleming's is the second in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Julie Forestier
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2024
Charter Review Board District 1: Julie Forestier

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Sarasota Military Academy |
  • January 16, 2025
Building Bonds and Developing Leaders: The Sarasota Military Academy Experience

At SMA, all high school students participate in JROTC, a program that emphasizes discipline, leadership, and personal growth.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • November 22, 2024
J.L. Bainbridge’s Growth Benchmark: A Year of Success and Future Vision

The JL Bainbridge Team will continue to monitor market trends and companies that have strong performance and consistent earnings growth, and we will strive to adhere to our long-time company investment principles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
City proclamation honors the life of employee Clifford Smith
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 25, 2025
City proclamation honors the life of employee Clifford Smith

Clifford Smith, who joined the city of Sarasota as historic preservation planner in 2007, died late last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County's Seth Heiland launches a bean bag during a game of cornhole.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 27, 2025
Waterside Place offers more than food trucks on Wednesdays

Ranch Nite Wednesday offers cornhole, volleyball, miniature golf and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Claw was one of the most popular rides at the Manatee County Fair Saturday.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 19, 2025
Manatee County Fair begins with nonstop entertainment

The fair continues its run in Palmetto through Jan. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Leo Eineker, left and Susan Groover practice CPR on mannequins during a short class Feb. 25 at the Tara Golf and Country Club.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • February 28, 2025
Tara residents armed with life-saving knowledge

Residents got hands-on training in CPR and in using an automated external defibrillator.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Ashley Kozel and Liebe Gamble
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 9, 2025
Selby Gardens' Orchid Ball celebrates new exhibit featuring George Harrison

The "Here Comes the Moon" theme kicked off Harrison's exhibit, which highlights his passion for gardening.

  • Black Tie
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