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By Lesley Dwyer |
March 28, 2024

Manatee County buys a bookmobile to drive residents to read

The bookmobile will address a shortage of library space.

East County
News

By Elizabeth King |
February 22, 2025

Turkish restaurant owners open cafe in Sarasota's Gulf Gate

The owners of Divan in Sarasota have started a coffee shop and cafe nearby.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Emily Leinfuss |
November 21, 2024

Lemur Conservation Foundation provides oasis for an endangered species

The Lemur Conservation Foundation has been protecting and conserving lemurs — among the most primitive of primates — for nearly 30 years.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 2, 2024

Longboat dog park receives turf upgrades with lighting on the way

The town paid $175,000 for artificial turf to be installed on the remainder of the Bayfront Park dog park. Overhead lighting is on the way.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 18, 2024

EDC awards SRQ chief its highest honor

The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County surprised Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's Rick Piccolo with the Clyde Nixon Leadership Award at its annual meeting.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 23, 2025

Longboat Key Tennis Center women bid farewell to season with festive frivolity

Last year's storms may have delayed their fun day, but the women of the Tennis Center couldn't let the season pass without it.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 18, 2024

Sarasota Ballet takes a sentimental journey with 'Giselle'

Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri prepares the company for a ballet she has danced more than 100 times.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
February 6, 2025

Sarasota Performing Arts Center workshops scheduled for Feb. 11

A City Commission workshop Tuesday morning and community town hall in the afternoon will provide further refinements for the planned Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 7, 2023

Manatee County food trucks could face new regulations

While Manatee County has basic rules of conduct, more specific language is being proposed for the Land Development Code.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 17, 2025

For Jimmie Fadden, the circle is still unbroken

The Sarasota drummer is playing the Van Wezel with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s farewell tour.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
October 31, 2023

Adult softball, funding strategy approved for 17th Street Park

Sarasota County commissioners authorized an additional $8 million spend for the now $65 million first phase of the regional park project.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
January 12, 2025

Fresh Fridays block party helps kicks off the new year

“New Year on the Block” ushered in the year 2025 while offering the signature sights and sounds of Fresh Fridays.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
October 2, 2024

Designer Bag Bingo makes winners of Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits

Sisterhood for Good hopes to raise $50,000 or more from its signature event.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
January 11, 2024

Manatee County does well on roads, flunks wetland protections

Our columnist responds to Manatee County's online survey.

East County
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
June 19, 2024

Motorcycle seller ghosts buyer with tardy title transfer

Police suspect fraud when purchaser by proxy reports no title two months after buying a Harley. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
December 16, 2024

Two killed in head-on crash on State Road 70

A driver was attempting to pass slower traffic, troopers say.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 12, 2023

New College agrees to purchase 31 acres from SRQ airport

New College of Florida's East Campus sits on land it leases from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The lease is set to expire in 2056.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 5, 2024

Bobby Jones clubhouse plans land in the rough

With sudden unease about the scope and cost, Sarasota city commissioners table site plan approval for the $9 million facility at the city-owned golf course.