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Carla Malachowski and honoree Bonnie McIntyre of Resilient Retreat
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 14, 2023
National Philanthropy Day celebrates nonprofits' impact

The event honored the contributions of 30 individuals and organizations in the Sarasota community.

  • Black Tie
Chair Mike Moran said the goal of the first phase of funding should be allocated toward providing food and shelter.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 27, 2020
County creates allocation plan for relief funding

The county will focus on businesses and individuals in the first $18.9 million funding phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At the helm: Lucile Capo-Miller and David Miller still oversee day-to-day operations at Cannons.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 7, 2024
The family at the helm of Cannons Marina keep it strong after 68 years

In 1955, Michigan native Paul Miller traded his engineering career for the romance of Florida’s boating life and purchased Cannons Marina from Ernie Cannon. Today, under the leadership of David Miller and Lucile Capo-Miller, it’s a thoroughly modern boating enterprise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Poor phone etiquette at medical offices is preventing patients from connecting with the necessary medical care they deserve.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 4, 2024
Please answer the call for better doctor's office support

Trying to reach the talent and technology of the health care system can be infuriating.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sarasota Christian quarterback Ben Milliken fires a pass against ODA. Milliken threw four touchdowns in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2024
Sarasota Christian football shows development in loss to ODA

In their first season of 11-on-11 football, the Blazers took a defending SSAA champion to its limit.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Guitar virtuoso Stephane Wrembel plays Fogartyville Saturday, April 6.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 4-10

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 17, 2024
Controversial condo tower receives partial DRC sign-off

The luxurious Obsidian still faces administrative decisions on street-level adjustments while the Lofts on Lemon II public housing project faces scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Resident calls police, accuses neighbor of cutting sprinkler lines
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 1, 2024
Resident calls police, accuses neighbor of cutting sprinkler lines

After receiving a high utility bill and finding a cut sprinkler line, a resident was suspicious that her neighbor was to blame. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Police sent to help woman locate her husband on a lunch date
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 5, 2023
Police sent to help woman locate her husband on a lunch date

A woman lost her husband after dropping him off at a restaurant. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The National Hurricane Center predicts a system to move generally northward across the eastern Gulf of Mexico, producing heavy rain.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 23, 2024
Sarasota County offices to be closed as staff prepares for bad weather

County offices to be closed Tuesday; self-serve sandbags stations will be open Tuesday and Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The yacht Blue Symphonie sits in a slip at Marina Jack in Sarasota. The boat's owner said he would ride out Hurricane Milton on board.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 9, 2024
While many evacuate for Hurricane Milton, some choose to stay

Not everyone heeds orders to leave the water's edge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Players names new development director
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2024
The Sarasota Players names new development director

Amy Gorman brings experience from finance, education and nonprofit organizations to her new role.

  • Arts + Culture
Our Y leaders purchased both branches for $4.4 million.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 25, 2020
Save Our Y purchases facilities with $4.4 million transaction

After eight months of grassroots effort, Save Our Y — now called Our Y — owns the Frank G. Berlin and Evalyn Sadlier Jones branches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Almost all Florida manatees have propeller scars from past collisions with boats. Complying with “Idle Speed No Wake” speed limits for boats helps protect manatees from harm.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2024
Rare manatee sightings in the Braden River

The manatees, pushed into the fresh water habitat by the Helene surge, will be moved back to brackish water.

  • East County
  • News
Fire Chief Paul Dezzi and his son, Ryan, were recognized for saving their neighbor from cardiac arrest while off-duty.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 17, 2024
Longboat fire chief, son exemplify why a firefighter is always on call

Last Thanksgiving, Chief Dezzi and his son, Ryan, saved the life of their neighbor while both were off-duty. They were recognized by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton residents get sandbags at the Public Works Annex, 1411 Ninth St. W. Forecasts for heavy rain next week are prompting Manatee County to urge residents to prepare.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2024
Manatee issues new state of emergency ahead of heavy rain forecast

Rainfall totals could rival amount received during Hurricane Debby, officials say.

  • East County
  • News
Meat sits ready to be served at Alday's BBQ.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 14, 2024
Barbecue food trucks in Sarasota thrive on roads less traveled

A short drive from the bustling streets of downtown, you can find the smoky flavors of fresh barbecue.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 20, 2023
Earn your beads at a Mardi Gras run in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund is hosting its first 5K fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Golf Society is not finished yet, but this photo offers an idea of what a suite will look like.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 5, 2024
Members-only golf lounge to open in Lakewood Ranch

The Golf Society is planning to open in August on Solutions Lane.

  • East County
  • Business
Akiko Kotani's 2023 work of crocheted crepe satin, "Neon Forest," is on display at The Ringling Museum's "Skyway" exhibition through Jan. 26.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 7, 2024
Take the Skyway bridge to an art adventure

Five Tampa Bay museums collaborate on a fresh look at contemporary Florida art.

  • Arts + Culture
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