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Tom and Diane Carter say the county has told them they will no longer be taking part of their Creekwood backyard to build a roundabout.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 24, 2024
Creekwood roundabout hits road block in Manatee County

The $6.9 million project is headed toward a deferred list due to lack of funds.

  • East County
  • News
New swan cygnets hatched on Longboat Key in May 2024.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 28, 2024
LBK swan keeper seeks to create community to keep their legacy alive

After 17 years of being the swan keeper of Longboat Key, David Novak hopes to pass his knowledge and passion to a new caretaker on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Affordable Wildlife set up a trip next to the drainage pipe the bobcat was spotted coming out of.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 22, 2024
Seaplace Condominium works to capture Longboat Key bobcat

After dealing with a rabbit overpopulation, a Seaplace employee spotted a bobcat and took action to catch it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phoenix Scanlan, Sabrina DiRubba, Emily Storm, Sierra Yeomans and Emma Albert have all contributed to the Mustangs' success in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High girls golfers say the future is now

The Mustangs look like a state title contender even though they are relying on inexperienced players.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch Little League 12U All-Stars have dreams of reaching Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and the Little League World Series.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 24, 2024
Lakewood Ranch U12 All-Star team has World Series dreams

Coach calls Gustavo Omana the best 12-year-old player in Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
A red Corvette on display at the 2019 Corvettes on the Circle car show at St. Armands Circle.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 13, 2024
New city agreement brings car shows back to St. Armands

St. Armands Association compromised with the city of Sarasota to ensure that landscaping and park aesthetics are preserved during car shows and other events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeremiah Gonzalez, a senior at Braden River High School, went from a shy, quiet freshman in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to serving as the program's battalion commander this year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 8, 2024
Braden River High senior's key to graduating: Keep moving forward

Jeremiah Gonzalez overcomes mental health challenges and focuses on focuses on positivity to get to graduation.

  • East County
  • Schools
The city of Sarasota is offering residents of St. Armands, Lido Key and Bird Key parking permits to use the St. Armands Garage during October.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2024
Lido, Bird Key residents can use St. Armands parking garage this month

The permits, which will cost $100, are for residents only.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • June 27, 2024
401k Plans: Set and Forget?

Five Common Mistakes That Lead to Disappointing 401k Experiences

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Debra Woithe says there is a big sense of urgency in buying land for conservation in Manatee County.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 22, 2024
Manatee County's land conservation program races to protect special spaces

The push-and-pull of land for conservation versus land for development shines brightly in east Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering of the planned new Bird Key Yacht Club building.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 7, 2024
Bird Key Yacht Club looks toward future with new club building

The club's new $20 million building will be hurricane-resilient and compliant with federal regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The stars of Green Day's "American Idiot," which runs at The Sarasota Players through Aug. 16.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 31, 2024
Sarasota Players stages rock opera to shake off summer doldrums

Brian Finnerty, director of Green Day's "American Idiot," talks about the youth-oriented production.

  • Arts + Culture
“Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition” runs through Nov. 17 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 4, 2024
Sarasota arts groups take their shows on the road

Sarasota Ballet, Choral Artists, the Circus Arts Conservatory and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe strutted their stuff out of town in the off season.

  • Arts + Culture
Ed's Tavern was founded in Lakewood Ranch in 2008.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2024
Ed's Tavern to host block party at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Co-owners Bob Bender and Albert Myara wanted to celebrate their 10 years of ownership.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Manatee Players production of "Anything Goes" runs through Aug. 18 at the Manatee Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 15-21

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Former Cardinal Mooney High volleyball player Skye Ekes transferred to Mercer University after three seasons at Florida State University.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2024
Sarasota's nonfootball alums get their due

Watch for these area athletes on the national college sports scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In the summer of 2021, the Volt Power Co. workers removed several light poles in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 11, 2024
Longboat’s underground utilities project nears completion

The nearly 10-year process required two town referendums, complicated construction and collaboration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This photo from the upper bay shows dark stormwater runoff mixing with more saline water from the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 14, 2024
Experts warn Sarasota Bay water quality suffers after Debby

Increased fish kill and algal blooms may be the result of sewage spills and other pollutants that entered the bay as a result of the storm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A car pushes through the flooding in Mill Creek.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 18, 2024
Hurricane Debby raises Manatee County communication issues

Residents are left questioning the county's methods for disseminating information during a crisis.

  • East County
  • News
STOP noted that residents near large downtown projects such as 624 Palm, right, did not receive notice when a developer filed a site plan with the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2018
City attorney recommends notice for new developments

A resident activist group gained a key supporter as it campaigns for changes to downtown project review policies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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