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By Observer Staff |
February 28, 2024

Selby opens garden-to-table restaurant The Green Orchid

The solar-powered eatery at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota aims to become the world's first net-positive-energy restaurant.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Harry Sayer |
February 18, 2023

Neuro Challenge Foundations brings hope at annual dinner

The Neuro Challenge Foundation held its annual Cause 4 Hope dinner was held at Michael's On East on Feb. 17.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
August 27, 2023

Hurricane Idalia news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Idalia made landfall at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 3 hurricane with 125 mph winds.

Hurricane Season

By Josh Siegel |
October 1, 2013

Manatee County building fees reduced

As of today, more than 50 Manatee County building permit and inspection fees will be reduced by 10%.

East County
News

By Lauren Tronstad |
January 11, 2023

Town approves condo plan for land once owned by Mote Foundation

The building, which will be located at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will be the tallest building on the north end of the island.

Longboat Key
News

In Memoriam |
February 22, 2024

James Stephen ‘Steve’ Cox

James Stephen ‘Steve’ Cox, 72, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on February 14, 2024, with his family by his side.

East County
Tributes & Obituaries

By Nat Kaemmerer |
January 10, 2022

Music statue in St. Armands Circle recovering after fall

The statue is missing its head and hands, likely thanks to someone climbing on it.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 16, 2023

No-swim advisory issued for Lido Casino Beach

Sarasota County health officials say red tide continues to persist at all 16 county beaches.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
February 7, 2024

SMART provides competitive opportunities for exceptional riders

Riders with physical, social or emotional disabilities representing Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy compete at western dressage shows, which give a confidence boost while also providing therapy.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 15, 2023

Fourth of July 2023 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Liz Ramos |
January 15, 2024

Lakewood Ranch High welcomes students back with new building

After years of waiting, the 22-classroom addition is open to students and teachers.

East County
Schools

By Emily Walsh |
June 5, 2024

Help needed to keep annual July Fourth bayfront fireworks display popping

Suncoast Charities for Children seeks community support to continue the annual bayfront Fourth of July Fireworks display. It’s time to rocket up the fundraising.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 26, 2024

‘Something big’ needed to fix Longboat's Gulfside Road beach problem

Coastal engineers say a multimillion-dollar interim beach nourishment and protection project is necessary to save the Gulfside Road beach from further erosion.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 1, 2024

Dozen gunshots heard in bodycam video from Sarasota police shooting

Footage of the five officers involved in the Feb. 26 roadside shooting has been released by the Sarasota Police Department. The state investigation remains underway.