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An overhead view of the colorful Kolam Garden in the "George Harrison: A Gardener's Life" exhibition, which runs through June 29 at Selby Gardens.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 19, 2025
Selby Gardens showcases a Beatle-turned-gardener

An astonishing exhibition of "horticultural vignettes," memorabilia and music honors George Harrison's healing pastime.

  • Arts + Culture
Kay Kwenski shows off a green jumpsuit to a crowd of about 140.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 23, 2025
'Effortless Elegance' on display at Palm Aire Country Club

The Palm Aire Women's Club hosted its annual fashion show Feb. 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Reported residential break-in determined to be a dream
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 9, 2024
Reported residential break-in determined to be a dream

A resident called to report there was an intruder in her house, but told responding officers it must have been a dream. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 13, 2025
Town to host blood drive March 19

The town of Longboat Key will host a blood drive on Wednesday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Woman evades ex-boyfriend's girlfriend challenge to fight
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2024
Woman evades ex-boyfriend's girlfriend challenge to fight

A victim was chased throughout the city by a woman driving a green Dodge Challenger asking for a brawl. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Holly Ye recently completed a software engineering bootcamp through the State College of Florida Coding Academy. She is an educator transitioning to a career as a fullstack web developer.
  • By James Peter |
  • July 21, 2023
The road to higher education for Sarasota and Manatee students has changed

Students face more competitive college admissions, shifting career pathways and increased expectations from employers.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Firefighter paramedic Richard Traugott uses the Hurst Jaws of Life to pry the front door frame apart.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 25, 2025
Longboat Key Fire Rescue teams practices vehicle extrication techniques

Crew members spent an early afternoon walking through a simulated vehicle crash to get hands-on training with extrication equipment like the Hurst Jaws of Life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
L.L. Bean has long been known for its rugged outdoors clothing, but the company says its first Florida store at UTC in Sarasota will sport plenty of tropical wear that the locals will love.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 27, 2025
L.L. Bean sees exciting new market as it opens at UTC

The store at 111 North Cattlemen Road in the University Town Center of Sarasota will be L.L. Bean's first Florida location.

  • East County
  • Business
Terry Shen at the American Legion's annual Boys State
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2024
Pine View student earns statewide leadership position

Terry Shen was elected governor by his peers at the American Legion's annual Boys State.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The courtyard area at Sarasota City Hall will be renovated, the fountain repaired and the entire area fenced in.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 5, 2025
City Hall fountain and courtyard to be fenced

Sarasota city commissioners determine an outdoor patio space at City Hall does not constitute a public park in deciding to secure the area as part of a $625,000 repair and renovation contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The nine existing Verizon cell poles on Longboat Key are 25- or 35- feet tall poles. The new AT&T antennas will be placed on top of smart street poles being installed with the underground utility project.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 9, 2024
Installation of AT&T service upgrades permitted on Longboat

Town commissioners voted to change the wording in the zoning code to allow AT&T to install cellphone service upgrades.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Celery Fields is for both people and the environment
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 20, 2025
Celery Fields is for both people and the environment

A housing development on adjacent property would directly impact many programs and activities, a reader says.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bob Bender, Adam Myara, Albert Myara and Bruce Mahnke own Ed's Tavern and McGrath's Kitchen & Cocktails on Main Street.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 4, 2024
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch gets fresh look before 20th anniversary

New restaurants and reimagined dining aim at enticing new customers as Main Street at Lakewood Ranch heads into its 20th anniversary year.

  • East County
  • News
Sisterhood for Good founder Angela Massaro-Fain says many who attend the nonprofit's All That Jazz, Cabaret for a Cause Feb. 21 will dress to the jazz age of Chicago during Prohibition.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2025
When it comes to philanthropy, Sisterhood for Good can dress the part

All That Jazz: Cabaret for a Cause will raise thousands for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rick Hinkson keeps watch from a lifeguard tower.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 6, 2023
Sarasota beach lifeguards require special set of skills

Sarasota County lifeguards performed 100 rescues this year. A lifeguard shares what it takes to be an open-water first responder.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • November 22, 2023
Drop the guilt this holiday season and indulge in moderation

Embrace life. It’s not about what you do during the holidays. It’s what you do during the rest of the year that counts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
ODA baseball senior Jack Hobson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jack Hobson

The ODA baseball senior is hitting .457 with four home runs and 23 RBIs in 2023.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Pfizer Papers: Pfizer’s crimes against humanity
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 5, 2024
The Pfizer Papers: Pfizer’s crimes against humanity

Three governments tried to suppress evidence revealing that Pfizer and federal officials knew the company’s vaccine would not stop COVID and was deadly.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch's Benisa Jones combines her passions for writing and journals to design her own journals.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 17, 2024
Creativity on display at Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch's fall art show

From jewelry to paintings to journals and more, the Creative Arts Association had a variety of works on display.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gulf Drive is indistinguishable from the beach on Anna Maria Island following Hurricane Helene.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 30, 2025
Manatee County to receive over $252 million for disaster recovery

Residents will have 30 days to weigh in on the project plans.

  • East County
  • News
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