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Summerfield's Maureen Flaherty receives kisses from Mina, who recognized "Auntie Mo" within five seconds of seeing her. It's been at least two years since Flaherty last saw Mina.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 21, 2024
Doggy siblings reunite in Lakewood Ranch after 10 years apart

The cocker spaniels, now 11, were adopted out and haven't been together since a 1-year anniversary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County |
  • November 20, 2024
ELC Sarasota Builds Bright Futures for Our Littlest Learners

The ELC serves 4,000 children and assists 150 childcare providers annually, yet the work doesn’t stop there.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Blues artist Dylan Triplett gets into his work during his set at the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 9, 2024
Should Lakewood Ranch music fans be singing the blues?

side of ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
Allegiant is one of the top airlines at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2024
Allegiant announces eight new routes at SRQ

The new Allegiant flights coincide with the opening of Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mill Creek's Heather Caudill has her shells on display in the foyer of her home. She has collected hundreds of shells since 2020.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 20, 2024
Mill Creek to host community market in east Bradenton

Artist Heather Caudill turns shell collecting into works of art for Mill Creek Market Fair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Jason Bearden sits in his office at the Manatee County Administration Building.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 28, 2024
Jason Bearden says he is taking a stand against unsupported development

The Manatee County at-large commissioner says he wants roads built first.

  • East County
  • News
An aerial picture of the beach near Bayfront Park in October 2024 shows how storm surge washed over the beach and impacted dune height and vegetation.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 4, 2024
Hurricanes shifted 60% of Longboat Key sand placed since 2021

Town staff and coastal consultants explained how the dunes lost height and vegetation and pressed the need for a long-term solution to one of the island's most erosive areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tammy and Chris Sachs with bells up in front of Publix on Bay Isles Road.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 11, 2024
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club honors late members while bell ringing

After coming in second last year, the Kiwanis Club is working hard this year to become the fundraising club for the Salvation Army from Tampa to Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eight of nine newly minted officers of the Sarasota Police Department with Police Chief Rex Troche and guest speaker Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 23, 2024
Sarasota Police Department welcomes nine new officers

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody tells new recruits, "It takes a very special person to answer the call."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meet the best BLTs in Sarasota, Manatee counties
  • By Emma Burke |
  • April 7, 2024
Meet the best BLTs in Sarasota, Manatee counties

These three ingredients — bacon, lettuce and tomato — are always better together.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Barry Weisblatt has lived on Siesta Key for five years.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 5, 2024
Whiteleaf Private Concert Club founder is ready to rock

Regrets? Barry Weisblatt has had a few. Like not getting a photo with Paul McCartney when he had a chance. But the Siesta Key resident, with live music as the backdrop, has mostly lived a charmed life.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
High at Hart's Landing
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2024
High at Hart's Landing

Two men regain consciousness and walk away after denying being under the influence of narcotics. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Harry, Lynn and Hal Christensen.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 12, 2024
Most Longboat Key restaurants are open

Staple restaurants on the Key shared what it is like being open after two hurricanes devastated the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Igor Pertile works with the plants.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 28, 2024
Farmer education program gives aspiring growers a head start in the field

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County has partnered with Mote Aquaculture Research Park to use its facility for the program, which gives farmers hands-on farming and business development experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Linda Velazquez
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 14, 2024
Longboat resident leads international green roof media company

Linda Velazquez shares her lifelong love for plants, benefits of green roofs and her tips on starting your own living architecture on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) |
  • June 17, 2024
Florida Power & Light enhances energy grid with planned upgrades in Sarasota County

FPL plans to make upgrades in Sarasota as part of its ongoing commitment to avoid outages and restore power faster following severe weather.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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8-year-old dirt bike rider hospitalized after crash with police officer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2024
8-year-old dirt bike rider hospitalized after crash with police officer

The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a crash Monday evening that involved an SPD officer and an 8-year-old boy riding a dirt bike.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Todd Richardson has been named the principal of the new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 6, 2024
Gullett Elementary principal chosen to lead new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch

The School District of Manatee County's first K-8 school will open in August 2025.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bob Erker
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 4, 2018
Longboat Buttonwood Drive property still in disarray

Town officials have met with project managers at 500 Buttonwood Drive more than 10 times since the project began, yet not much has changed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Debbie Shaffer, a member of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, is excited to see the drone in action.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 25, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hits the road

The alliance hosted an "Innovations in Healthcare Training" road show for its members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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