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The University Park Recreation District has issued a second series of bonds for $21 million to upgrade the country club's amenities.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 8, 2024
Bond issue returns in University Park

Some University Park residents express concerns over the debt issued to enhance the country club's amenities.

  • East County
  • News
About 20 transformers in flood-prone areas will be raised on 24-inch concrete pads.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 26, 2024
FPL raises some transformers to prevent storm-related outages

Some transformers that failed in Hurricane Idalia will now be on concrete pads. The project as a whole remains on track to wrap up later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2024
Selby ranked among country's top 10 botanical gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens placed third in a new survey by USA Today and 10Best.com.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High girls sophomore golfer Phoenix Scanlan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High sophomore girls golfer wants to get the Mustangs back to the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Robert Allan hopes to draw customers into the Spice and Tea Exchange.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 3, 2019
Businesses on St. Armands encourage Small Business Saturday

The moniker comes from American Express, who wanted to help small businesses earn big bucks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Four confirmed coronavirus cases are undergoing treatment at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 16, 2020
Longboat resident tests positive for COVID-19, undergoing treatment at SMH

A man who lives at the Privateer condo building in Longboat Key has tested positive for coronavirus, according to an email sent to condo owners and guests.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
George Kruse celebrates with family, friends and constituents his win of the republican nomination for the District 7 seat on the Manatee County Commission.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 20, 2024
Grassroots candidates dominate Manatee County's primary election

Bob McCann upsets incumbent Ray Turner in District 5 Commission race while Carol Felts wins in District 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 25, 2023
High school football roundup: FHSAA regional finals

Two Sarasota-area teams advanced to the state semifinals Friday night, while one saw its season end.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cristina Campbell and Kevin Campbell have mixed feelings about sending their daughter Charlotte Campbell to kindergarten, but they're comforted that her brother, Bryson Campbell, is across the hall in first grade.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2024
5 things to know as Manatee County students return to school

There are some new initiatives and programs starting this school year after students returned Aug. 12.

  • East County
  • Schools
Iris White has lived in Gulfshore since 1992. The Gulfshore of Longboat Key  president said she has not had flooding issues from heavy rains, tropical storms or hurricanes. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2021
Longboat Key approves changes to mobile home height requirements

Decision preserves 20% townwide discount on flood insurance premiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brigade Inspector Dan Kennedy and Brigade Commander Rebecca Morgan
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 23, 2024
Sarasota residents gather descendants of Washington's Army

Society of the Descendants of Washington's Army helps people trace their lineage to the patriots who camped at Valley Forge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jospeh Vavrik as the Penguin and Heidi Vavrik as Lark.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 8, 2024
Sarasota cosplayers find place to be themselves and fictional characters

Cosplayers describe the experience and effort of bringing their favorite heroes and villains to life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tutti Del Monte and speaker Krystel Beall
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2024
Resilient Repartee speaker turns trauma into triumph

Krystel Beall shared her story with overcoming trauma at the luncheon, hosted by Resilient Retreat.

  • Black Tie
Ryan Kohn interviewed Carlos Palma and a variety of others, asking them questions from the real U.S. citizenship test. Photo by Brynn Mechem.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 30, 2021
U.S. citizenship test is no easy A

Passersby at St. Armands Circle were given the quiz and got mixed results.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sari Lindroos-Valimaki
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 7: Sari Lindroos-Valimaki

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
This Concession home at 19424 Ganton Ave. sold for $2.5 million. 19424 Ganton Ave. It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,346 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 13, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 29-Aug. 2 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Ganton Avenue tops Lakewood Ranch sales at $2.5 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Members of the Riverview High School Mock Trial Club simulate a murder trial at the Sarasota Bar Association's 12th Judicial Circuit High School Mock Trial Competition.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 20, 2023
Extracurricular activities evolve to suit students' interests

With so many differing interests among students, faculty at Sarasota and Manatee county schools are rising to the challenge and introducing new clubs and activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 27, 2022
Longboat Key church welcomes back members

The guest speakers were a mother and daughter from the Beauty Bridge Foundation of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This empty city-owned lot along Laurel Avenue between Payne Parkway and South Washington Boulevard could become home to a new theater to be developed by the Sarasota Players.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 17, 2024
The Players' new theater heads to South Washington Boulevard

The Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to draft a lease that moves the proposed project outside Payne Park but still includes Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will host "Make Room for Me," its annual Stage of Discovery student showcase, on July 12-14.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 11-17

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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