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Police evict man found sleeping on a resident’s balcony
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 14, 2024
Police evict man found sleeping on a resident’s balcony

The man, a former caretaker for the property, was found sleeping on the balcony without permission. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A backhoe pulls a large tree apart May 29 inside a fenced-off section of the Uplands Preserve, owned by New College of Florida. The college is clearing the area to make way for beach volleyball courts and a lacrosse practice field.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 30, 2024
New College's tree removal from Uplands stuns neighbors

The city of Sarasota can't enforce tree ordinance on state property, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Caryn Wilbraham and her foster kittens Tarporley and Neven
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 22, 2024
Longboat resident provides foster care for kittens in need

Humane Society board member Caryn Wilbraham has fostered more than 40 kittens since 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • May 30, 2024
Should Your Retirement Planning Include Medicare?

Healthcare costs in retirement can be high, so only thinking about Medicare as health insurance can be a big mistake.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Braden River sophomore Payton Mangay-Ayam said she misses sweets like Jeremiah's Italian Ice during the weightlifting season, but the sacrifices are worth the results she sees.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 12, 2024
Braden River High's weightlifters raise the bar

The Pirates' girls team will compete Feb. 17 at the state championship meet in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
John Sparrow is general manager of the Bobby Jones Golf Club, which includes the Gillespie adjustable par-3 course.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 8, 2024
Bobby Jones Golf Club's 'adjustable' course opens for play

The Gillespie Course offers multiple routing options producing a variety of par-3 golf course experiences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city offers administrative approval for inclusionary projects in the downtown core only.  (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2022
Controversial development rules set for Monday vote in Sarasota

As the City Commission is set to consider the final OK to expand staff approval for developments that include attainable housing, all three candidates for two open seats line up in opposition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Asolo Repertory Theatre puts its own stamp on its production of the hit Broadway show, "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 20, 2024
Asolo Repertory Theatre weaves a 'Beautiful' tapestry

Asolo Rep tells the musical story of Carole King's life with more than song.

  • Arts + Culture
Man avenges social media slur the old-fashioned way
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2024
Man avenges social media slur the old-fashioned way

After a woman called him "gay" online, an ex-friend posts fliers around a residential complex suggesting she is an STD superspreader. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The new pavilion will be built with steel and cement. It will also feature a more open layout.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 3, 2024
Pavilion construction progresses at Greenbrook Adventure Park

The roof of the Lakewood Ranch park pavilion should be in place in January.

  • East County
  • News
McNeal Elementary third-grade teacher Stacy Freeman is one of four finalists for the 2025 School District of Manatee County Educator of the Year award.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 1, 2025
McNeal Elementary teacher named a finalist for Educator of the Year

Through her 18 years of teaching, Stacy Freeman's work goes beyond the classroom

  • East County
  • Schools
Brian, Holly and Austin Highfield at Exotic Cars on the Circle.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 9, 2024
Exotic Cars on the Circle supports Flight to the North Pole

The festival on St. Armands Circle raises funds for the nonprofit, which provides support of terminally ill children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The core library space is estimated to be around 8,000 square feet.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 7, 2024
Second public workshop on the way for Longboat public library

The meeting on March 18 will give residents another opportunity to weigh in on the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
According to executive chef and director of operations, Greg Campbell, the secret of Grove’s success is positive energy.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 21, 2024
Grove's executive chef shares the inspiration for much of his food philosophy

Greg Campbell keeps everything real, fresh and original at Grove and Pier 22. Just like his grandmother taught him.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Since the start of County Administrator Scott Hopes' tenure, numerous departmental reorganizations have taken place. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 11, 2022
Shake-up of Manatee County department heads part of restructuring plan

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes says his reorganization process has reached its conclusion with the departure of two more department heads.

  • East County
  • News
A transfer of development rights proposal would allow owners of historic structures, such as the Palm Apartments next to the Embassy Suites hotel,  to sell height and density rights to other development projects in perpetuity.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2024
Pitch would allow historic buildings to sell air rights, preserve structures

If the transfer program proposal is adopted, owners of historic structures in the city of Sarasota could sell height and density rights to other development projects in perpetuity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vicki Lynn Nighswander
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Central District, Seat 1: Vicki Lynn Nighswander

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Rawn Associates designed Klarman Hall at Harvard Business School.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 31, 2024
Orchestra names architecture firm for Fruitville Road facility

William Rawn Associates of Boston will lead the design of the planned Sarasota Orchestra Music Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kay Eyermann of Eagle Trace in Lakewood Ranch launched a successful interior design business, Serene Coastal Living, at the age of 70.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 14, 2023
Design talent knows no age when it comes to starting a career

A Lakewood Ranch woman proves that she has an artistic eye when it comes to designing homes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Board members Tim Enos and Bridget Ziegler praised Sarasota's efforts in school safety.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 19, 2024
School board addresses rise in school threats, approves temporary staffing

The Sarasota County School Board discussed efforts to keep students safe, as well as issues with filling vacancies.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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