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A leucistic loggerhead turtle was excavated from its nest on Longboat Key. (Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Driver)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 19, 2022
Blanca, a leucistic loggerhead, hatched on Longboat Key

A lack of pigmentation is not too rare of a condition among sea turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 2, 2022
Science takes flight at radio-controlled car races

The seventh annual event, conducted by Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab, attracts about 160 students on nearly 60 teams.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch's Melissa Howard and Marina Wolf-Schmidt are hosting a fashion show, featuring clothing from Monkee's of Lakewood Ranch, to support Everyday Blessings' Springboard Program.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch fashion show to support teens aging out of foster care

Funds raised at the fashion show, which will feature clothing from Monkee's of Lakewood Ranch, will go toward Everyday Blessings' Springboard Program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 15, 2021
Karin's Causes sell artifacts and oddities at annual estate sale

The sale runs through May 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
It's not uncommon for the three regulation courts and two temporary courts on one of the tennis courts to be in use simultaneously at Bayfront Park.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 27, 2023
Longboat pickleball expansion contingent on parking

Town commissioners opted to move forward with adding a temporary pickleball court under the condition that additional parking spots are found at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Strale Gole. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Strale Gole

The Sarasota High senior scored a goal in the Sailors boys soccer team's 4-1 win over Booker on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens reduced the proposed height of a parking garage on its bayfront site in hopes of winning the city's approval. The City Commission approved a preliminary portion of the Selby application Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 7, 2020
Selby Gardens master plan clears initial hurdle

The City Commission voted 4-1 to authorize the creation of a new zoning district, which will allow officials to formally consider a proposal to redevelop the bayfront site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Kinsey Robb stands in front George Zebot's "Healing Democracy," the first-prize winner in the 2023 Annual Juried Regional Show.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 5, 2023
Kinsey Robb is giving Art Center Sarasota a makeover

The Gagosian gallery veteran is upgrading the arts venue's interiors and technology and revamping the submission process for juried shows.

  • Arts + Culture
Urbanite Theatre’s inaugural Modern Works Festival will include play readings by actor Brooke Tyler Benson and several others. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 1, 2018
Modern Works Festival supports the new (female) works on the block

Urbanite Theatre is helping women playwrights develop new plays through its inaugural Modern Works Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Summer Circus Spectacular through Aug. 12 at Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 22-28

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Manatee County will provide attendants for its busy parks
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 26, 2023
Manatee County will provide attendants for its busy parks

Having attendants on site will allow the county to respond quicker to the residents' issues.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County appointed Robert Reinshuttle as its second deputy administrator Tuesday. Reinshuttle was the chief advocacy officer for the Florida Association of Community Health Centers.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 9, 2021
Manatee County hires Reinshuttle as deputy administrator

Manatee County hires Robert Reinshuttle as deputy administrator.

  • East County
  • News
The Jouley electric bus is manufactured by the Thomas Co. (Photo courtesy  of Thomas)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 28, 2022
Sarasota school district looks to generate savings with electric buses

State grant helps pay about 70% of the cost using money from a federal lawsuit settlement with Volkswagen.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
FLC Director of Field Advocacy & Federal Affairs Scott Dudley, Holmes Beach Commissioner Terry Schaefer, Commissioner BJ Bishop, North Port Commissioner Debbie McDowell, FLC President Jolien Carraballo, Sarasota Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch, Venice Mayor Nick Pachota
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 14, 2023
Mayor Schneier, Commissioner Bishop win awards for advocacy efforts

The Longboat Key town government officials received Home Rule Hero awards from the Florida League of Cities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
High school football roundup: Week one. (File photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2022
High school football roundup: Week one

Cardinal Mooney High and Booker High played a tight game while other area schools were involved in blowouts.

  • East County
  • Sports
West Coast Black Theatre Troupe presents "Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue" on Wednesday, April 19.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 11, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 13-19

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jim Almeter loves his old cars. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2020
History at work near Braden River

Car enthusiast sells beloved Model T.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Residents near the John Ringling Causeway have said a decrease in the number of cars on the road has led to an increase in speeding issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2020
Resident complaints spark emphasis on speeding

The Sarasota Police Department is attempting to address public concerns about speed violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Site work is underway at the site of the new Sarasota County Administrative Center in Fruitville Farms. In the background is Celery Fields, a county park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 3, 2023
County approves millions for new administration center

The Sarasota County Commission has funded construction of its new administration center with $28 million in bonds and a $75.1 million budget amendment. The building is expected to be completed in late 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Miami-based cafe is expected to open in the UTC West District in the first quarter of 2024.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2023
Health-conscious cafe Pura Vida coming to UTC in Sarasota

The Miami-based cafe is expected to open in the UTC West District in the first quarter of 2024.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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