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Interim City Manager Doug Jeffcoat; new City Attorney Joseph Polzak.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 22, 2024
New city attorney, interim city manager named by Sarasota commission

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously choose Joseph Polzak as city attorney and long-time employee Doug Jeffocat as interim city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kathy Kelley Ohlrich
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Kathy Kelley Ohlrich

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Former Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, Concession owner Bruce Cassidy, PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady, Intersport founder Charles Besser and former PGA Tour star Peter Jacobsen announced the new World Champions Cup in April.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2023
World Champions Cup to throw block party in Lakewood Ranch

The inaugural PGA Tour Champions event is going all out to thank The Concession and the region.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
ESPN host Kevin Negandhi, Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, Dick Vitale, NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon, University of Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes and V Foundation CEO Shane Jacobson pose before the Dick Vitale Gala.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 6, 2024
Dick Vitale Gala remains a night of hope

The annual event, held May 3 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, was a reminder of what is important.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High School students were supposed to have a hybrid mix of on-campus and e-learning instruction, but that has been changed by a state directive.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2020
School District of Manatee forced to rethink plan to open schools

State order will require schools to open normally in August.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key commissioners give first approval to FY25 budget
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 10, 2024
Longboat Key commissioners give first approval to FY25 budget

Town Manager Howard Tipton presented a budget with $132,769,796 in total governmental expenditures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gateway Park in Waterside Place is now a night market on the first Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 4, 2024
Ranch Nite Wednesdays returns to Waterside Place

The food truck event has been expanded to include activities in Gateway Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The National Hurricane Center says a tropical system heading into the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to become a hurricane on Wednesday and continue strengthening as it moves across the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 23, 2024
Manatee County readies as tropical system approaches

Lake Manatee Dam work is complete, and sandbag stations are open.

  • East County
  • News
Art Center Sarasota names Clara Reynardus de Villanueva to its board
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2024
Art Center Sarasota names Clara Reynardus de Villanueva to its board

Reynardus de Villanueva is director of development for the University of South Florida Foundation.

  • Arts + Culture
A map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the drought conditions for the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 11, 2024
Manatee County burn ban remains despite rain in forecast

Commissioners extended the burn ban for another week but hope the rainy forecast alleviates dry conditions.

  • East County
  • News
SeaMonkey Apparel's Longboat Key Turtle Watch design for June.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 10, 2024
Apparel brand with LBK ties launches partnerships with local nonprofits

A collaboration between SeaMonkey Apparel and Longboat Key Turtle Watch led to a unique design that raises awareness for sea turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Ben Kloss celebrates following a solo home run in the Lakewood Ranch Little League 8-9-10 All-Star team's game against Buffalo Creek June 22. Lakewood Ranch defeated Buffalo Creek 13-3.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 25, 2022
All-Star baseball season in Lakewood Ranch off to triumphant start

Area baseball players dream of the Little League World Series as the tournaments begin.

  • East County
  • Sports
A sand painting for Corpus Christi in La Orotava, Canary Islands.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 25, 2024
Chalk Fest organizers bring a new art to Sarasota — and the US

This year's Chalk Festival will bring international floral artists to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Affordable Wildlife set up a trip next to the drainage pipe the bobcat was spotted coming out of.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 22, 2024
Seaplace Condominium works to capture Longboat Key bobcat

After dealing with a rabbit overpopulation, a Seaplace employee spotted a bobcat and took action to catch it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key's latest dredge maintenance project of Greer Island relocated 19,000 cubic yards of sand, which opened up Canal 1A.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 10, 2023
Beer Can Island accessible again via Canal 1A

First shorebirds and sea turtles caused delays, then an abandoned power line slowed work down.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
While some facilities on Longboat Ke have reopened, the town remains under a state of emergency. Town Hall is still closed to walk in visits, but appointments, calls and emails are accepted.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 21, 2020
What's left to reopen in Longboat Key?

Many of the outdoor facilities at Bayfront Park reopened on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Coeurlida Ashby speaks at the Paradise Center.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 26, 2024
Longboat doctor hosts seminar on heart disease prevention

Dr. Coerlida Ashby said that 80% of heart disease is preventable and that the first step is knowing your numbers and risk.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Booker High and University of South Florida running back Marlon Mack (25) was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2017.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 24, 2024
A look back on some Sarasota-area NFL stars

Combined, Sarasota's high schools have had 25 players record stats in the NFL.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tweaks made to Longboat’s final recommended budget for FY25
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 9, 2024
Tweaks made to Longboat’s final recommended budget for FY25

The final recommended budget for fiscal year 2025 included changes in revenue and some expenditures ahead of the next budget meetings on Sept. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Venice Theatre launched its diamond anniversary season with "The Torch Bearers," the first play it ever produced.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 26-Oct. 2

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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