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The Bradenton Beach sewer line project is set to be completed late 2024.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2024
Bradenton Beach sewer improvements near completion

New flashing beacon crosswalks are expected to be activated later this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traffic circulates around the new roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue on its first day of operation.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 17, 2024
Data shows efficiency of Gulfstream roundabout at peak hours

FDOT data helps engineers understand the efficiency of roadway improvements like the Gulfstream roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
EnsembleNewSRQ welcomes the Verdigris Ensemble for a collaborative performance Monday, Feb. 6.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 2-8

Get in the romantic mood for Valentine's Day with some of these sweet performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tiffany Mautino, the Lakewood Ranch Library supervising manager, Hayley Rigatti, a library staff member, and Faith Kibler, a Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library volunteer, bring a button maker and 3D printed chicks for people to paint while supporting the nonprofit and Slim Chickens.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 17, 2024
East Bradenton nonprofits benefit from Giving Challenge

Nonprofits will use funds to launch new initiatives and continue and expand services and programs.

  • East County
  • News
Munchies 420 Cafe has gotten a facelift and the new owners are vowing to continue the Gulf Gate landmark's traditions.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 18, 2024
Munchies 420 Cafe receives facelift under new ownership

The landmark Gulf Gate restaurant's grand reopening is scheduled for 4/20.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Rebecca Hopkins, managing director of Florida Studio Theatre, has been elected vice president of the board of the League of Resident Theatres.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2024
FST managing director elected officer of nationwide regional theater group

Rebecca Hopkins is vice president of the board of the League of Resident Theatres.

  • Arts + Culture
Stephanie Nygro's dog Marathon enjoys the park for many reasons, one of which is to search for geckos.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 20, 2024
Overhead lighting coming soon to Longboat’s dog park

Three solar overhead lights will be installed in the coming weeks, which were paid for by donations to the Longboat Key Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 22, 2022
Graduation 2022: Booker High

The Booker HS Class of 2022 received their diplomas and walked into the future on Saturday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joel Morganroth, chair of the board of trustees, cuts the ribbon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 9, 2024
Selby Gardens cuts the ribbon on Phase 1 of its Master Plan

The new facilities include what the organization says is the world’s first net-positive energy botanical garden complex.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Construction crews contracted by Braden River Utilities perform work on the void.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 2, 2022
Leaking water causes turn lanes on Lorraine Road to shut down for repairs

Workers are filling a void beneath the road at the intersection of Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Bruno Sr.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 22, 2023
Three generations of jazz: The Bruno family loves to perform

A love of music has been passed down in the family for generations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Condo controversy, SRQ growth among top Sarasota stories coming this year
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 4, 2024
Condo controversy, SRQ growth among top Sarasota stories coming this year

From downtown condo towers and hotel plans for Siesta Key to an airport expansion and first-year operations at Bobby Jones, there is plenty of news to come in 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A sand painting for Corpus Christi in La Orotava, Canary Islands.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 25, 2024
Chalk Fest organizers bring a new art to Sarasota — and the US

This year's Chalk Festival will bring international floral artists to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
One of the boardwalks of Quick Point Nature Preserve.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 21, 2024
Quick Point Nature Preserve gets boardwalk repairs, new signage

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is restoring and enhancing the nature preserve on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Furniture and other items is removed from homes along a street in Pinecraft.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 14, 2024
Pennsylvania Mennonites help Pinecraft residents with flood damage

The Plain Compassion Crisis Response seeks more volunteers as it begins to assist with flood damage in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Economic indicators are grim nationally and abroad
  • By George Rauch |
  • February 6, 2024
Economic indicators are grim nationally and abroad

A former Wall Street banker reviews the state of the market and urges caution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Campers Xander Francois, Brooke Turner and Nicky Korenek find sea urchins while dip netting.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 7, 2024
Mote launches new kids camp themes for summer

As the first week of camp starts, Mote's education department dives into a summer of fresh takes on learning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pianist Winnie Cheung and bandoneonist Ben Bogart help Key Chorale kick off its new season Sept. 23 with a sizzling tango concert that includes four dancers.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 20, 2023
Key Chorale's 39th season kicks off with 'Misatango'

On Sept. 23, Key Chorale joins bandoneonist Ben Bogart and pianist Winnie Cheung along with four traditional tango dancers in a performance at Church of the Palms.

  • Arts + Culture
Tommy Bahama's happy hour
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 27, 2023
A guide to the best happy hours on Longboat Key, St. Armands

Longboat Key and St. Armands Circle restaurants provide deals on tasty food and drinks during everyone's favorite time of day.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Overcrowding at Lakewood Ranch High might have paved way for a new charter school in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 20, 2021
Viability of Lakewood Ranch charter school pondered

Manatee school board approves a charter school that hopes to open in Lakewood Ranch in 2022

  • East County
  • Opinion
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