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Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School staff, School District of Manatee County officials and Leader in Me representatives celebrate McNeal Elementary becoming a Leader in Me Lighthouse School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 1, 2023
McNeal Elementary becomes Leader in Me Lighthouse School

Lakewood Ranch's McNeal Elementary is the first traditional school in Manatee County to earn the recognition.

  • East County
  • Schools
Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) hits a layup against the Seattle Storm in a May 17 game. The WNBA is having a surge in popularity in 2024 — and entrepreneur Steve Rosenfeld wants to bring a team to Sarasota.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2024
The WNBA in Sarasota? One entrepreneur wants to make it happen

Steve Rosenfeld believes Sarasota is the perfect spot for a professional basketball team in the up-and-coming league.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Shantel Norman Group backed up their eponymous leader.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 29, 2023
Last chance to Savor the Sounds

Shantel Norman and the Shantel Norman Band are performing April 1 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alexander Simon, 1, makes his way across the floor in the Diaper Derby.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 28, 2024
Community Baby Shower helps provide for essential needs

The 2024 Community Baby Shower highlighted services for families while keeping kids entertained with events like the “Diaper Derby.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ermanno Morrone has opened Morrone's of Arthur Ave., an Italian restaurant and deli, in east Bradenton.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 28, 2023
Italian restaurant, deli brings slice of New York to east Bradenton

Morrone’s of Arthur Ave. opened June 10 on 53rd Avenue East.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dan Sidler is the Greater Sarasota Chamber’s vice president of CareerEdge and economic development.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2023
CareerEdge receives $125,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation

The workforce development program, led by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, will use the funds to support workforce development initiatives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County's Mark Stanoch is running for the District 1 seat of the School Board of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 9, 2024
Resident wants to give back to the community through school board seat

Mark Stanoch says serving on the Manatee County School Board will be an opportunity to make the district better for his grandchildren and all children.

  • East County
  • Schools
Former SMA rifle shooter Mary Tucker, now at West Virginia University, won the individual smallbore national title and was named the Most Outstanding Performer at the 2024 NCAA Division I Rifle National Championship.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2024
Sarasota sports news you might have missed this month

Two area alumni are onto big things, while a Sailor hits a milestone and a Blazer reigns from deep.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Principal Fayth Jenkins
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 24, 2023
Suncoast School grows opportunities for students to find their talents

The school’s new principal, Fayth Jenkins, is helping the school expand the scope of its educational opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 18, 2023
Pauline Schweinfurth Becker

An amazing woman, who preferred anonymity more than anything else, Pauline Schweinfurth Becker, born to German immigrants Charles L. and Pauline “Mary” Schweinfurth, passed away peacefully in her Sarasota home surrounded by friends and loving caregivers on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the age of 102.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota High girls lacrosse sophomore Ava Kozicky finished the season with 60 goals and 67 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 17, 2023
Under-the-radar Sarasota spring athletes get their due

These athletes made noise in 2023 even when their high school teams didn't.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Artificial turf was installed in the big dog park at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park in fall 2022.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 4, 2024
Longboat Key discusses artificial turf, upgrade ideas for dog park

Dog lovers shared their ideas with Town Manager Howard Tipton about how to make the dog park more enjoyable.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA junior Tiernan George rockets the ball up the field against Seffner Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 21, 2024
ODA girls soccer players complete undefeated regular season

The Thunder players are 12-0-1 after an 8-0 home win over Seffner Christian on Jan. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Bello Sisters will perform acrobatic hand balancing during Circus Sarasota 2024, which runs Feb. 16 through March 10 at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 15-21

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A conceptual drawing of Sarasota’s bayfront with The Bay Master Plan and a new performing arts center in place.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2024
Foundation to pay for design phase of new performing arts center

All expenditures for the project are to be divided equally among the public and private sectors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hostess and host for the annual gala are Lorraine and Dick Vitale, who have smiles that never wavered throughout an event that boasted over 900 guests.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • May 10, 2024
Dick Vitale Gala sets new fundraising record

The 19th annual gala supporting the V Foundation featured survivors, honorees and celebrities.

  • Black Tie
Reuben Fernandez teaches his intermediate tai chi class at The Paradise Center.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 12, 2023
Paradise Center instructor creates special tai chi community

Reuben Fernandez has practiced tai chi for more than 20 years. He teaches students how to implement balance and stability in their lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Grayson Yost and Logan Koehler love participating in the Pinewood Derby. They came up with the theme and design of their cars.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 1, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Cub Scouts prepare for annual Pinewood Derby

The top three winners from six dens will participate in the Manatee District Pinewood Derby.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ocean Prime plans to build a two-story, 9,500-square-foot restaurant on Block 10 in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 27, 2023
Seafood, steak restaurant coming to The Quay

The centerpiece restaurant in The Quay is planned to open in late 2024.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Cyclists head out on the Ride of Silence.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 20, 2024
Ride of Silence honors cyclist victims of roadway accidents

The 22nd annual ride, a 7-mile loop through downtown Sarasota, was held in honor of cyclists injured and killed on public roads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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