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By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2024

APRIL FOOL: Wiener dog racing stadium planned for St. Armands Circle

Dachshunds will soon be dashing around the track as pari-mutuel racing comes to Circle Park.

April Fools

By Liz Ramos |
May 17, 2023

Lakewood Ranch High seniors move onto the next chapter

More than 600 students received their diplomas during graduation.

East County
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
July 11, 2024

Kreissle Forge is a time capsule of a disappearing craft

The historic Kreissle blacksmith's forge, located near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, provided metalwork for many of the community's landmarks and still has more to offer.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Shane Donglasan |
August 23, 2018

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer celebrates upcoming fundraising season

Breast cancer survivors and their friends and family gathered on Aug. 23 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Sarasota-Manatee's kick-off celebration.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Terry O’Connor |
October 12, 2016

Longboat Key homeowner faces $49,106 fine for code violations

Daily code enforcement fines for noncompliance add up to more than $49,000 for a Longboat Key homeowner.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 28, 2024

Mort Skirboll Jewish Film Festival gets a new venue

Films will be screened at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee's new event space, The Ora.

Arts + Culture

By Jim DeLa |
September 19, 2024

New shooting threat made against Braden River High School

A new Snapchat message is the latest in a series of recent threats.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
September 5, 2024

Jiggs Landing expands hours, concessions

Following a slow summer, the lakeside concessions in Bradenton are back to normal.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 21, 2024

Dissenting voices increase on school board as Edwards, Barker claim seats

Liz Barker claims a seat in the Sarasota County School Board District 2 race while Tom Edwards retains his seat in the District 3 race.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
October 12, 2024

Manatee County releases early damage estimate from Hurricane Milton

Residential damage, with only half Manatee County's inspection completed, is estimated at $136,569,705.

East County
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
July 15, 2013

Sarasota-Manatee Originals kick-off certificate sale today

Get more bang for your buck through the half-off certificate sale, but only a limited amount are available.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
September 25, 2024

Works by Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe donated to Church of the Redeemer

The collection of 24 paintings and prints by the Watanabe, whose work is also included in the collection of the Vatican, were donated by Hugh Culverhouse Jr.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 11, 2024

Airport closed to commercial flights until Oct. 16

The entire roof over Concourse B has been damaged.

Sarasota
News

By Jim DeLa |
June 25, 2024

Deputies kill suspect after three die in murders in Manatee County

The suspect killed his mother, his cousin and a third woman, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says.

East County
News

By Emily Walsh |
October 11, 2024

Michael's On East provides meals for first responders

Restaurant says its team can put together 1,000 meals in one hour.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 23, 2024

Pickleball players learn injury prevention and skills for charity

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted the event that raised more than $12,000 and taught players intermediate skills.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 21, 2024

St. Armands leader asks city to revive its complete streets plan

Multiple flood events over two years leaves residents perplexed over drainage system as the "jewel of Sarasota" remains under water during its high season.