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Court 13 at Payne Park Tennis Center offers a spot for players to relax before and after matches.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2024
Pro shop, lounge opens at Payne Park Tennis Center

Court Thirteen, part pro shop and part lounge, is one of several recent improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
A car pushes through the flooding in Mill Creek.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 18, 2024
Hurricane Debby raises Manatee County communication issues

Residents are left questioning the county's methods for disseminating information during a crisis.

  • East County
  • News
Brandon Aviles, Owen Fasulka, Joshua Balcarcel, Christian Laureano and Sean Laureano play lacrosse together for Puerto Rico. They won two of their three games at USA Lacrosse Experience.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 15, 2024
East County lacrosse players strive for Olympic berth

Sean and Christian Laureano play for Puerto Rico in USA Lacrosse Experience in Indianapolis.

  • East County
  • Sports
Back for a second time in 10 days to assess the damage to the Old Salty Dog: Daughter Emma Blair, manager Josh Shear, general manager Amy Blair and Bill Blair.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 12, 2024
Two City Island institutions pick up pieces to keep going

Helene and Milton battered the Old Salty Dog and New Pass Grill & Bait Shop. But they plan to come back — yet again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2023
Avelo Airlines adds service to Philadelphia-area airport from SRQ

The discount carrier now offers flights to three destinations to and from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandbar Seafood & Spirit is one of three Manatee County waterfront restaurants Chiles Hospitality has sold.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 18, 2024
Chiles Hospitality sells Mar Vista and 2 other beachfront restaurants

A St. Petersburg-based restaurant group also purchases Anna Maria Bake House and Chiles Hospitality's events department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The ukulele band The Birdwatchers plays Fogartyville April 12.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 11-17

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
“Mom How Do I Work These Wings”
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • May 15, 2024
Photography club lends snapshots of local life to Lakewood Ranch Library

A collaborative partnership between the Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club and the new Lakewood Ranch Library fosters engagement, education and artistic expression.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High baseball alum Grant McCray is known for providing high-level speed and defense in center field. He made his MLB debut Aug. 14 with the San Francisco Giants.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 9, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High alum Grant McCray gets his MLB moment

The Mustangs grad has made an impact with the San Francisco Giants.

  • East County
  • Sports
A rendering by MHK Architecture of Amara from Sarasota Bay at the east side of Golden Gate Point.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 11, 2025
2 luxury condo towers to replace Pier 550 on Golden Gate Point

The Sarasota Planning Board has approved Amara, a two-tower, 54-unit luxury condominium project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some houses along Gulfside Road were completely destroyed.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 2, 2024
How can the Sarasota area change course for future hurricane adaptation?

Local climate expert Bob Bunting, CEO of the Climate Adaptation Center, weighs in on what the Sarasota region could do to be more proactive about more frequent storms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Myakka City Elementary School second grader Lydia Powell listens intently and follows along as second grade teacher Karen Washington reads aloud. Early childhood education is a priority for the School Board of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 18, 2024
Manatee School Board proposes new allocations for referendum

The referendum, which is on the ballot in November, could include athletics, early childhood education, and school safety and security.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cardinal Mooney High junior girls track and field runner Mishyah Rumph.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 7, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mishyah Rumph

The Cardinal Mooney High track and field athlete is a school record-setter.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
St. Lucie County administrator Howard Tipton will start his tenure with the town Jan. 30
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 3, 2023
Top priorities for Longboat's new town manager

Howard Tipton will start his new role on the barrier island Jan. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lori and Jay Solomon, president and CEO of Aviva Senior Living
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 15, 2023
Aviva Senior Living keeps the dream alive for seniors

The Jewish senior living community raised funds at its annual dinner to ensure residents can stay in their homes if their funds are diminished.

  • Black Tie
Climate Adaptation Center CEO Bob Bunting speaks at the 2024 Annual Florida Climate Conference.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 20, 2024
Climate Adaptation Center focuses annual conference on human health

At the Climate Adaptation Center's fourth annual Florida Climate Conference, climate and medical experts spoke about how climate change impacts human health.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grab your coffee from Mojo, steps from Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • November 2, 2024
These Sarasota and Siesta Key coffee shops define cool beans

Whether you're stressed, blessed or just coffee-obsessed, here's where to find a good cup of joe.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The spacious entrance hallway, adorned in shades of gray and white, features bold graphic art as its centerpiece.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 7, 2024
This Florida cottage brings the past into a modern take on beach living

The Mermaid Cottage, which dates to 1933 and is considered one of the very first homes built on the key, couples a charming past with a modern present.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nicholas Lewis, David Pratt, Mark Hamel and Evan Santiago, 9, play chess
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 6, 2024
Community of players grows at Manasota Chess Center

The brick-and-mortar chess club has received national recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2023
The city wants your opinion on regulations for restaurants, bars, nightclubs

Ordinance changes are intended to better define dining and entertainment establishment regulations in the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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