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Taylor Galford
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 18, 2023
Music Compound now offers virtual, hybrid guitar instruction

The Sarasota music school's new course, “Introduction to Guitar Fundamentals: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide," was launched in early December.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Art in the Dark co-chairs are Veronika and Dr. Philip Ames, with their daughters, Mila and Vivian
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 24, 2024
Art in the Dark gala raises funds to bring solutions into sight

The Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center's annual gala benefits those who have vision loss.

  • Black Tie
Lo' Key Island Grille is expected to wrap up construction this summer and open its doors in October.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 18, 2024
Casual restaurant to open on Longboat Key in October

Lo’ Key Island Grille will emphasize a laid-back atmosphere with a sizable outdoor space while serving fresh seafood.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Bricks Smoked Meats at 1528 State St. has been among the restaurants leading the charge to preserve parklet dining as a permanent fixture in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 25, 2023
City proposes plan to make on-street dining permanent

The policy presented would cost Sarasota restaurants at least $13,000 per year plus construction to offer dining in city parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Idalia cannot be ignored
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • August 29, 2023
Idalia cannot be ignored

For native Floridians, it’s easy to get jaded and to brush off another hurricane as "no big deal." But coming off last year’s devastating Hurricane Ian, it’s no time to be complacent.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Oats McGoats is adjusting to his new home at the Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary in Myakka City.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 12, 2024
Stray goat finds home in Myakka City

A stray goat that was found wandering the streets of Jacksonville was taken in by the Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
How to attract more health care practitioners
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 31, 2024
How to attract more health care practitioners

Florida needs thousands more doctors, nurses and mental health specialists. The Legislature wants to attract them by paying their medical school loans and making it easier to get a license.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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
A roundabout at the intersection of State Road 70 and Del Webb Boulevard is one of seven planned for the busy and dangerous stretch of road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 6, 2023
State Road 70 improvements prioritized for 2024

A portion of the project landed on the "Moving Florida Forward" list of 20 high-priority transportation projects.

  • East County
  • News
Colleen Collandra
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 10, 2024
Longbeach Cafe celebrates 10 years at Whitney Plaza

The restaurant keeps people coming back with delicious food, friendly service and consistent experiences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2024
2024 sports summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the sports camps available in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Katelyn Fulghum and Vanessa Sloman, who are third grade teachers at Tara Elementary School, loved seeing Jennifer Klein, Nathan Klein, Christian Klein and Catherine Klein cheering them on during their run.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 15, 2024
Two Tara Elementary teachers join coast-to-coast Florida running team

The teachers wanted to challenge themselves by joining their fitness club friends in a unique effort.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chief of Longboat Key Police Department George Turner and Town Commissioner Gary Coffin
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 21, 2023
Longboat Key police chief outlines department goals at Kiwanis Club meeting

Chief George Turner described recruitment and retention challenges the department has faced.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
How they vote will influence how we vote, Bradenton residents Bob and Pam Luersen said.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 12, 2023
Some Manatee County voters say they won't forget wetlands decision

The Manatee County Commission voted 5-1 to cut additional wetland protections out of the Comprehensive Plan.

  • East County
  • News
Agriculture and dairy farming have been a way of life for Jerry Dakin and his nephews Jason Dakin, Garrett Dakin, Grant Dakin and Ethan Dakin.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 14, 2024
Ownership of Myakka's Dakin Dairy to remain in the family

Jerry Dakin sold his farm to his four nephews who will continue to operate the dairy farm.

  • East County
  • News
There will be a special screening of a video of the New York performance of "Clowns Like Me," starring Sarasota actor Scott Ehrenpreis, on TK at Sarasota Rising's Living Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 22, 2024
'Clowns Like Me' returns to FSU's Cook Theatre before heading to NYC

The one-man show tells the story of Sarasota actor Scott Ehrenpreis' struggle with mental illness.

  • Arts + Culture
Derek Flaim practices the swimming technique to get between two two-by-fours.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 22, 2023
Firefighter paramedics tackle obstacles and 400-degree heat of training

With the department on track to be fully staffed by September, two new recruits to the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department wrapped up the first stage of their training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guests of the 2019 Taste of Downtown mingle on the main stage of the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 23, 2020
Taste of Downtown goes digital for 2020

Annual event benefits Sarasota Opera's Youth Opera.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kabena Willams and Molly Moore
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2023
Girls Inc. kicks off with Totally Tailgate

Patrons enjoyed a casual football-themed event with games, food and live music.

  • Black Tie
This nearly eight-acre site at 2211 Fruitville Road is proposed for Sarasota Station, a nearly 400-unit affordable rental community with at least 20% of the apartments priced at or below 80% of the city's average median income.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Affordable housing project granted three-year construction extension

With setbacks including the death of Harvey Vengroff and COVID-19, the City Commission has granted One Stop Housing more time to begin building the Sarasota Station apartment complex in Park East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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