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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
Miles Russell hits his tee shot on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club during round two of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2024
Scores stay tight on day two of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Brandon Crick is the leader at 14 under par, with Morgan Hoffmann in second at 13 under par.

  • East County
  • Sports
Liam Middleton, 6, does a backflip on the bungee trampoline.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 9, 2024
Irish Celtic Festival draws hundreds to Lakewood Ranch

The Irish Celtic Festival featured Irish food and music, along with games and a dog parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sheriff Kurt Hoffman said the cost of arresting and holding undocumented immigrants who commit crimes at Sarasota County Jail since 2019 is several million dollars.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 27, 2024
Residents criticize commission meeting on migrant cost

Special County Commission session following last week's budget workshop included presentation on costs of crime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates wine collection to church auction
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2024
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates wine collection to church auction

All proceeds from the online-only auction of 300 bottles will benefit Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 28, 2010
Business Observer

Euphemia Haye takes the cake for desserts; Owners of Cafe Galante to hold open house; Local restaurants prepare for Savor Sarasota event; Tasti D-Lite reopens on St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
Steven Lloyd on the back of his floating home. "My Best Life," at its temporary home in Marina Jack.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 6, 2023
Liveaboard boater breathes sigh of relief after Hurricane Idalia

A yacht owner says the lifestyle's benefits outweigh a few days of dread during tropical weather.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County bought 68 acres along the Manatee River as part of a preservation effort.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2023
County buys 68 acres of Manatee River waterfront property

Manatee County is buying a 68-acre parcel of riverfront land in Parrish in order to preserve it.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 30, 2014
Main Street merchant saw slight uptick on Small Business Saturday

Lakewood Ranch Main Street merchant Joan Ayersman saw a little more foot traffic during Small Business Saturday Nov. 29.

  • East County
  • News
Polo Grill, a Sarasota-Manatee Original restaurant, is featured in this week's "In The Kitchen." If your favorite member's certificates are sold out, you could always try a recipe featured in The Observer's "In The Kitchen" series.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 15, 2013
Sarasota-Manatee Originals kick-off certificate sale today

Get more bang for your buck through the half-off certificate sale, but only a limited amount are available.

  • Arts + Culture
Kevin Morris is deputy director of utilities for Manatee County.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 23, 2024
Manatee County Utilities receives another blow amid hurricane season

The utilities department works to fill the gap left after two deputy directors with a combined nearly 23 years of experience tender their resignations.

  • East County
  • News
Greenbrook 13-year-old Drake Cohen settles into the campsite with his father, Tom Cohen, during Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Community Campout.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities to host its Community Campout

The Community Campout has become a tradition for Lakewood Ranch families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 3: Pam Beitlich
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 3: Pam Beitlich

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
The Karon Family Pavilion is the setting for a variety of events, including performances by area-based arts groups.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 29, 2024
Library is next on list for Longboat’s town center

Longboat Key’s Town Center Green is set to become a lively hub for community gatherings, festivals, performances and educational opportunities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Regarding the Longboat Key library proposal
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • August 12, 2024
Regarding the Longboat Key library proposal

A reader writes that Sarasota County library on Longboat Key is a mistake.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The church's fellowship hall.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 31, 2024
St. Paul Lutheran renovates its historic Victor Lundy architecture

The church on Bahia Vista Street was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The former S.H. Kress store in downtown Sarasota is an example of a property that would be eligible to transfer its by-right developable height and density to a developer of a receiving site.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 20, 2024
Planning Board backs plan to trade height for historic preservation

The plan to allow owners of historic structures to sell development rights now goes before the Sarasota City Commission with requests for additional considerations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benderson Develpment plans to redevelop The Crossings at Siesta Key into a mixed-use lifestyle center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 25, 2024
Benderson wins comp plan amendment for The Crossings at Siesta Key

Plans are to redevelop the former Southgate Mall in a mixed-use lifestyle center that includes up to 848 residential units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 16, 2024
Sarasota School Board election brings critical issues into spotlight

Candidates share their visions on issues including finances, political division and fostering academic success.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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