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John Roble
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 28, 2024
Retired Navy officer recounts 32 years of service

Bird Key Yacht Club member John Roble reminisced on the naval career that made him the man he is today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Local politicians switch seats in search of a winning election spot
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 12, 2024
Local politicians switch seats in search of a winning election spot

Candidates in Manatee County attempt to find their right election fit.

  • East County
  • News
The applications submitted to the city for Luxe on Tenth include plans for the ground-level footprint of the apartment complex at 1313 10th Street. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2021
Development plan sparks conflict on affordable housing policies

When the city receives a proposal for a new project, how hard can officials push for changes not explicitly required in the zoning code? Depends on who you’re asking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Myakka River State Park gives people an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife while exploring its trails, boating, fishing, birding, horseback riding, paddling and more.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 27, 2023
Seven places to take in Manatee County's natural beauty this summer

From parks to preserves to farms, East County has plenty of spots to enjoy the outdoors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stories from Longboater's father inspire new book
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 29, 2023
Stories from Longboater's father inspire new book

Longboat Key resident Barbara Mishkin's new children's book, "TIP's Magical Journey: The Ride of Discovery and Inspiration," has received multiple awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sara Mackey and Sheila Monaghan at Le Macron French Pastries on the St. Armands Breakfast Tour.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 11, 2024
Walking tour company provides tasteful experience at St. Armands Circle

Key Culinary Tours educates patrons about Sarasota's cuisine and rich history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robin Zerola and Claudia Brown search through deals on women's clothes.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 12, 2024
Royal Rummage Sale draws crowd of bargain hunters

The annual event at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church sold 800 tickets for the early-bird sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Some of the estimated 500 people who attended the grand opening of the Lakewood Ranch Library on Jan. 12 gather to listen to the ceremony.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 12, 2024
Hundreds attend Lakewood Ranch Library grand opening

The Lakewood Ranch Library opened Jan. 12 with a huge celebration.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Dowd's "Last Call," a life-sized installation of a New York tavern, runs through Aug. 16 at Ringling College's Stulberg Gallery.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 5, 2024
Five Sarasota arts events you won't want to miss this summer

All performances are affordable and take place in air-conditioned venues.

  • Arts + Culture
Save Our Seabirds no longer charges admission fees. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 12, 2022
Save Our Seabirds boosts visitors, donations by stopping admission fees

CEO Aaron Virgin plans to revitalize and distinguish the City Island-based aviary center as its own attraction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Second vote required to officially adopt new city seal

A Sarasota city staffer discovered that the original city seal was incorporated into the city code, which required an ordinance to legally adopt the new design.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Stricker, Jerry Kelly, Billy Andrade, Jim Furyk, Justin Leonard, Brett Quigley and David Toms hold the World Champions Cup trophy aloft after winning it as Team USA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 11, 2023
World Champions Cup aces another shot at impressing the golf world

The Concession's general manager said the event's return in year two remains a possibility.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jazz Club of Sarasota presents Hot Tonic Orchestra Thursday, Sept. 12, on the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza of the Sarasota Art Museum.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 12-18

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Erin Silk is president and CEO of the Economic Develop Corp. of Sarasota County.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 13, 2024
Sarasota County repeals business tax as an EDC funding source

The tax burden of nearly $500,000 will be shifted from businesses to all county taxpayers with a 50% match per private dollar invested.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Spurrier spoke about his coaching career at Grove restaurant in Lakewood Ranch on Aug. 17.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2024
Steve Spurrier talks at Rams football fundraiser

The "Head Ball Coach" shared stories and advice from the sideline.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River High sophomore flag football player Natalie Davis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 30, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Natalie Davis

The Braden River High flag football sophomore had two TDs and two INTs April 23 against Keswick Christian

  • East County
  • Sports
That’s one heckuva wrap!
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • May 1, 2024
That’s one heckuva wrap!

Of course, there was fashion, food and fun, but the amount of money donated this year tops the charts as a season standout.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The new ultrafiltration membranes at the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant can filter 50.4 million gallons of water per day.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2024
Elevated algae levels might cause harmless musty taste in drinking water

Powder-activated carbon is being used by Manatee County to treat the elevated algae levels.

  • East County
  • News
Just getting started for the day
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 6, 2023
Just getting started for the day

A worker well-versed in the town's rules on noise and more in this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High football comes up short against Manatee High

The Mustangs failed to hold onto a 20-14 halftime lead and lost 35-23.

  • East County
  • Sports
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