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Sarasota Orchestra’s "Sounds of Spring" programs includes sunny selections.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 6-12

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Isaiah Allen.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 5, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Isaiah Allen

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball sophomore is averaging 18 points per game through three games.

  • East County
  • Sports
Loren Wanless, a resident at Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living, re-creates a photo of his father, Emery Wanless, from 1937.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 10, 2024
Lakewood Ranch veteran honors father in Dream Flight

Loren Wanless re-created a 1937 photo of his father with a World War II-era open cockpit biplane.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Work began in February with project completion expected in late 2024.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 28, 2023
Traffic shifts planned for Bradenton Beach sewer line project

Two lanes will still be operating with the western-most lane moved into the sandy parking area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Plans to develop a new form-based code call for an Urban Design Studio at City Hall, where the consultants will get input from residents about the new development code.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 17, 2013
Commissioners OK plan for citywide development code

The City Commission also appointed Robert Lindsay to the Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 26, 2022
Lois Wilkoff Marcus

Lois Wilkoff Marcus, 88, beloved wife of Martin for 66 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Installation of the holiday tree at St. Armands Circle was completed Tuesday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 8, 2023
St. Armands holiday tree installed ahead of Dec. 1 tree-lighting ceremony

After delayed city approval, the St. Armands Circle Association will host the annual tree-lighting on Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin Hennessy, an attorney for the Sarasota Medieval Fair and Hunsader Farms, spoke against the requirements. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 11, 2022
Manatee commissioners line up against adding more requirements to agritourism events

County staff wants to add informal traffic study and permits to the process.

  • East County
  • News
Allegiant now flies to 30 cities from SRQ.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 17, 2022
Allegiant adds Minnesota flight to Sarasota airport

The twice-weekly service launches from SRQ in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 7, 2010
P&Z approves code changes

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a list of seven changes to the town's zoning code to eliminate legal arguments regarding the Longboat Key Club's Islandside application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Will Florida go to pot?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 11, 2024
Will Florida go to pot?

Floridians likely will vote to legalize pot. Arguments on each side are persuasive.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Selby Gardens: A vision comes to life; a shinier gem
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 17, 2024
Selby Gardens: A vision comes to life; a shinier gem

The opening last week of the first phase of the Gardens’ $92 million master plan was a monumental culmination.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Vacant Longboat commission seat draws 6 applicants
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 17, 2024
Vacant Longboat commission seat draws 6 applicants

Longboat Key commissioners have several choices to choose from when appointing a new commissioner on Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Norman Love Confections has reopened its chocolate salon on the other side of University Parkway at The Shoppes at UTC.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 8, 2024
Norman Love Confections moves in next to Trader Joe's

The chocolate salon moved to the Manatee County side of UTC to The Shoppes.

  • East County
  • Business
An aerial shot shows the "bones" of the future Soleta Golf Club course in Myakka.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2024
Golf legend hopes to design a masterpiece at Soleta Golf Club course

Nick Price, a three-time Major winner, expects Myakka to become a golf destination when Soleta opens late in 2024.

  • East County
  • News
An inspector general's report on code violations being ignored by county officials concerning a property in Myakka City is now available at ManateeClerk.com.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 22, 2022
Inspector general's report tells of favoritism in Manatee County's building department

Manatee County administrator says he will review reported misconduct before deciding upon a course of action.

  • East County
  • Opinion
More than 50 people filled every seat was filled in the Town Hall chamber.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 19, 2018
Longboat P&Z Board OK's Colony redevelopment plan

Unicorp National Developments is scheduled to testify before the Planning and Zoning Board at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Daniel Plimpton and the cast members of Asolo Rep's "Crazy For You," which was directed and choreographed by Denis Jones.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 27, 2023
'Crazy for You' director Denis Jones uses history to create fantasy

Chorus girls meet cowboys as Jones brings 1930s Broadway and the Wild West to the Asolo Rep stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Rendering of the community pool amenity area at Bath & Racquet.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2023
Game, set, match: Bath & Racquet redevelopment underway

Demolition has begun on the "rebirth of an icon," rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences and Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
How to eat (and live) for longevity
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • April 13, 2024
How to eat (and live) for longevity

Follow the lead of those living healthy, mobile lives at 100 years old and beyond.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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