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Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2023
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 26, 2023
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2023

Dogs on the beach, snakes indoors, tracking devices and an engagement announcement — these are just some of the calls that Longboat Police responded to in 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Rotary Club of Longboat Key donated gifts for children to Stillpoint Mission in Bradenton.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 1, 2023
Rotary Club of Longboat Key donates holiday gifts to Stillpoint Mission

The club hosted a "wrap" party to wrap gifts for children in need and present donations to the local nonprofit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wanda Renee Mills poses in front of a painting by her mother, Mary Ann Carroll, known as the First Lady of the Florida Highwaymen painters.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 2, 2024
Remembering the 'First Lady' of the Florida Highwaymen

Wanda Renee Mills is dedicated to preserving the legacy of her mother, Mary Ann Carroll.

  • Arts + Culture
Todd Richardson, the principal of B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps third graders Oliver Bates and Dylan Berg with a reading assignment.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 28, 2024
What will it take for Manatee schools to earn an A?

School District of Manatee County leaders say sustained progress key to becoming an A district.

  • East County
  • Schools
Rams junior James Griffitts (20) wraps up a CAI ballcarrier.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2023
Riverview High football loses to Clearwater Academy International on last-second score

The Rams held a 33-14 lead in the fourth quarter but lost 35-33 after the Knights' comeback.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dianne Fonseca is a 25-year cancer survivor with a goal to raise $1 million for the American Cancer Society.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 6, 2024
Palm Aire resident aims for $1 million donation to American Cancer Society

Palm Aire's Dianne Fonseca has raised over $600,000 so far.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" makes its Sarasota premiere March 18-23 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2024
'Moulin Rouge' dances into the Van Wezel for the 2024-25 season

The musical set in the famed Paris nightclub is one of seven Sarasota premieres for the venue.

  • Arts + Culture
Sasha Payette and Joe Carter will lead philanthropic services at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2024
GCCF makes two C-suite moves to bolster philanthropic services

Joe Carter and Sasha Pyatte will execute the Gulf Coast Community Foundation's strategy to deepen donors' philanthropic impact.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Joey Leto (black jersey) gets air while racing on day one of the 2024 USA BMX Sunshine State Nationals at Sarasota BMX.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2024
Sarasota BMX rider makes his push for Paris Olympics

Joey Leto reflects on Sunshine Nationals and Sarasota BMX's 50th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
John Archer rode his electric bike to town hall to donate blood on Oct. 20.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 23, 2023
Longboat celebrates Florida City Government Week with giant shredder

The events included a vaccine clinic, a field trip from Anna Maria Elementary School, a shredding party and a blood drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lorenzo Condensa, Justina Carter and Chris Carter.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 1, 2024
Coffee shop owners look to expand their Longboat Key business

Chris Carter, Justina Carter and Lorenzo Condensa spend most days at their coffee shop, Sips. A year of success has allowed them consider a new business venture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
From left, Renzo Piano Building Workshop's Kerry Joyce, Todd Sweet, RPBW's Ronan Dunphy and Jerry Sparkman during the July 16 "Meet the Architects" workshop.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 30, 2024
Architects to reveal first look at Sarasota's new performing arts center Sept. 18

Renzo Piano Building Workshop and theater design group will hold two community workshops to show an initial concept and receive public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A patron of iSmash stands atop a used car during a smash therapy session.
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • July 9, 2024
'Smash therapy' company plans Sarasota location

Franchisees plan to bring four new iSmash locations to Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Rich and Susan Lomas have dedicated their lives to caring for their son, Sammy.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 16, 2024
Sammy's Run founders take a final lap but remain resolute in their cause

The story of Sammy’s Run is similar to the race’s namesake: a gritty mix of togetherness and toughness. Not to mention the unending love a determined couple has for their son.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
10-year-old Kylie Ung, 12-year-old Isaiah Edwards, 11-year-old Isariah Edwards and 13-year-old Isaialyah Edwards at the 2023 Sarasota County Fair.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 8, 2024
Fairgrounds operator calls aging site a valuable community asset

Despite failed efforts to redevelop and improve the site, Rory Martin says county should appreciate its value "instead of poking fun at us."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos of people killed or injured in a car accident are remembered during World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 19, 2023
Bradenton memorial service honors those killed in traffic accidents

Melissa Wandall promotes driving safety during World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 20 years after losing her husband in a car accident.

  • East County
  • News
Jean Myers, Ralph Pusheck, Barbara DiPalma and Susan O'Brien are most concered with the traffic impacts a residential complex would have on the intersection of Tara Boulevard and State Road 70.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 27, 2024
Tara residential development proposal doesn't pass commission

Residents opposed a residential project proposed for the intersection of Tara Boulevard and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Operation Green Light to help drivers reinstate licenses
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 14, 2023
Operation Green Light to help drivers reinstate licenses

The statewide program offers opportunities in Sarasota County for drivers to pay reduced fees and fines in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bradenton's Nicole Figueroa, who is 11, and Abdiel Figueroa, who is 8, show off the school supplies they received during the Back to School Bash.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2023
Mall at UTC's Back to School Bash prepares students for a new year

Character greetings, free school supplies, face painting and more get students excited about school starting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Erik Arroyo wants to name the next Sarasota city attorney sooner than later.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 20, 2024
City attorney replacement remains in limbo

Commissioner Debbie Trice forced a delay in the naming of successor so she can vet her colleague's top choice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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