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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 30, 2024
Attraction park proposed for Sarasota's City Island

Ride Entertainment wants to bring park golf, a 120-foot-tall tower ride and more to a reimagined Ken Thompson Park via private-public partnership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Democrat Party charges Republicans intentionally locked them out of the District 1 County Commission primary with the late addition of a write-in candidate.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 19, 2024
Democratic Party accuses Mast campaign of foul play

A last-minute write-in candidate for Sarasota County Commission District 1 makes Aug. 20 election a closed primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joan Elder packing meals
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 30, 2024
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church packs 30,000 meals for Kids Against Hunger

People from all over the area volunteered with the church to provide meals for local food pantries and nonprofits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch 6-year-old Aurlyn Esler holds on as tight as she can to see how long she can last on the bull.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2024
Music on Main provides entertainment for all ages in Lakewood Ranch

Whether it's riding a bull, petting a mini horse or dancing to Kettle of Fish, Music on Main was fun for all.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Janet Minker’s love of architecture is rooted in her career as a graphic designer.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • January 29, 2024
Sarasota architecture inspires graphic designer to preserve its legacy

Lido Shores resident Janet Minker is a tireless advocate for preserving Sarasota’s historical buildings — and, by association, the city’s character and charm.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Venice's Adam Pennell celebrates like a pilgrim at the finish line of the Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning at Nathan Benderson Park. Pennell, who weighs 215 pounds, says he is thankful he has lost 175 pounds.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2023
Participants give thanks for Florida Turkey Trot

The Thanksgiving morning event at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota drew a record 4,000 runners.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The new SPD Mobile Command Center arrived at police headquarters with a motorcycle escort.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 4, 2025
SPD Mobile Command Center reports for duty

The new mobile center goes into action after an 18-month wait following its approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2024
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2024
Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2024

Nudes, lewds and dudes highlight this year's greatest hits from the files of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Former Cardinal Mooney High volleyball player Skye Ekes transferred to Mercer University after three seasons at Florida State University.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2024
Sarasota's nonfootball alums get their due

Watch for these area athletes on the national college sports scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Karen Eckert, Nancy Schneider, and Carolyn Lowry-Nation have all played a role in helping grow and sustain the Gardeners Out East Club.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 22, 2024
Garden club digs into strengthening roots

A determined group of gardening gurus overcame a slow start and is now a thriving Lakewood Ranch club. But it’s not all about plants.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Patricia and Eddie McKeithen (on the right) lead the tour through their Myakka City tree farm, McKeithen Growers.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 20, 2024
Manatee County agricultural tour celebrates Farm-City Week

The tour bus visited McKeithen Growers, Taylor Cattle & Citrus, Blackbeard’s Ranch and Mariposa Nursery.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County officials warn that a predicted tropical storm could cause flooding in some areas on Sunday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 2, 2024
Manatee County declares state of emergency ahead of tropical storm

Invest 97L is predicted to strengthen into a tropical storm that could impact the majority of Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Sandra Frank
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 2, 2024
All Faiths Food Bank CEO leaves behind bigger, stronger nonprofit

Sandra Frank, who helped grow the food bank, will retire after 12 years with the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch senior Cullen McRae celebrates after his third touchdown run against Lemon Bay High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 26, 2024
Lakewood Ranch football makes statement in opening game

After a sloppy first quarter against Lemon Bay High, the Mustangs showcased their grit.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota High senior weightlifter Mark Monchecourt won the 219-pound division of the FHSAA Class 3A state meet in the Traditional category, lifting a combined 725 pounds.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 27, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mark Monchecourt

The Sarasota High senior weightlifter won the 219-pound class at the Sarasota County Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gary Hagen
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 3, 2024
Cheesecake mogul to open new dessert cafe on Longboat Key

Gary Hagen brings his big Hollywood cheesecake shop to Whitney Plaza to provide a hub for good eats and good times.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Don’t let Florida become California
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 8, 2024
Don’t let Florida become California

Increasing the supply of affordable housing takes a few common-sense steps. But local politicians are the big obstacle. They don’t have the will or courage.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Braden River's Jayden Moore (21) fights through the Lakewood Ranch front seven. It can cost about $164 for a football jersey and pants. A football helmet can range from $180 to $500.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2024
Manatee County schools adds athletics to 1-mill property tax referendum

Funding for athletics could be used for equipment, transportation, athletic trainers and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch resident says: 'They paved our paradise'
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • February 1, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident says: 'They paved our paradise'

Another Lakewood Ranch resident is not happy with Manatee County's split with the American Library Association.

  • East County
  • Opinion
First grader Anna Lum blows a ball through a maze at the wind powered maze activity.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 19, 2024
McNeal Elementary hosts STEAM Night

Students participate in a variety of STEAM activities from coding to an art project and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
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