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The trolley service launched in 2017 as the Siesta Key Breeze.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2024
Siesta Key trolley serves 2 millionth rider

The trolley is being rebranded as the Route 77 Siesta Islander, and arrival times can be tracked via the Breeze Rider app.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Marilyn Coker and Walter Carlton of the Myakka City Historical Society are hoping the renovation of the Historic School House will be finished in the next year.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 8, 2022
Myakka City Historic School House nears end of 29-year restoration saga

Project manager says another $75,000 needed to complete restoration of Myakka City landmark.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's Ely Chappell conducts observational data collection with Stephanie Peabody, the founder of the Brain Health Initiative, and Cadence Clay.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2023
Expanding Lakewood Ranch Prep offers more opportunities

With the upper school building complete, school staff members say the sky is the limit for extracurriculars.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jeremy Schiller laughs at his team as the game clock winds down.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 20, 2023
Former Mustangs coach thrives at IMG Academy

University Park's Jeremy Schiller led the Ascenders' varsity team to an 18-9 record in 2022-2023.

  • East County
  • Sports
New Sarasota High football Coach Josh Phillips was previously the defensive coordinator at Manatee High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2023
Sailors football coach envisions program on the rise

Josh Phillips comes to Sarasota High with a variety of experience in the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Here is what LBK needs
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 6, 2024
Here is what LBK needs

Sure, Longboat residents would like all three venues — a community center, a dedicated education center and a library branch. The county has the cash for all three.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant is now the largest ultrafiltration plant in Florida.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 5, 2024
Manatee promises improved water quality after treatment plant upgrades

Manatee County spent $53 million to retrofit the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant with ultrafiltration membranes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Gracewater at Sarasota |
  • February 29, 2024
Gracewater at Sarasota is now open. Come visit!

The community’s three stunning model homes will give you a glimpse at life in this amenity-filled, resort-inspired lifestyle community.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Archaeologist collect data at the site of a well-preserved 7,200-year-old Native American burial site about 250 yards off Manasota Key in Sarasota County.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 12, 2024
Sarasota County protects centuries-old Native American burial site

The location of the 7,200-year-old burial site off Manasota Key is off-limits to divers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leon Pitts II sings to an audience member.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 13, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe wows with Motown hits

The Sarasota theater troupe performed its annual concert Sunday evening at the Education Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Grammy and Emmy-nominated comedian will play the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Dec. 1.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 28, 2015
Craig Ferguson coming to the Van Wezel

The television comedian will bring his acerbic Scottish wit to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on December 1.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota real estate broker pleads guilty to benefits fraud
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 29, 2024
Sarasota real estate broker pleads guilty to benefits fraud

Prosecutors say he collected nearly $300K in disability payments while continuing to work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joe Miller
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 26, 2011
Music Review: Westminster choir visits Sarasota

Last week, under the direction of Joe Miller, about 40 members of this elite ensemble stopped off at First United Methodist Church, in Sarasota, as part of a rigorous Florida tour for a program called "The Cloud-Capp'd Towers."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 19, 2018
Temple Sinai opens its doors to new members

Temple Sinai hosted its open house event, Connect with Sinai, on Aug. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Architect’s rendering of the entrance into the Center. Gallery pivot walls shown on the right.
  • By ArtCenter Manatee |
  • September 18, 2023
ArtCenter Manatee: Transforming Lives & Building Community

ArtCenter Manatee has been transforming lives in Manatee County and surrounding areas for over 85 years.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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The potential Longboat Key Community Center would be located in Whitney Plaza's largest building, at 6810 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 19, 2023
Manatee County explores transforming commercial space in Whitney Plaza

Manatee County may soon enter a lease to create a community center in Longboat Key, a project that has been in talks for years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carrie Leitzman is selling Truman's Tap & Grill to spend more time with her family.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2023
Truman's generous goodbye to Lakewood Ranch

After serving the Lakewood Ranch area for 11 years, Truman's Tap & Grill is closed as of Sept. 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 24, 2022
Sarasota remains No. 9 on Top 10 Best Places to Live list

For the second straight time, the city is ranked ninth on U.S. News & World Report's most desirable places to call home and No. 1 in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The SMN-Sarasota Campus labor and delivery team.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2024
Sarasota's first baby of 2024 arrives at SMH

A girl was born at Sarasota Memorial Hospital at 1:56 a.m. Jan. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Housing affordability crisis
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 7, 2023
Housing affordability crisis

Sarasota commissioners took a good step that will help. But they and the county need to be bolder.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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