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Construction continues on a new residence hall and student center being built on USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 25, 2024
USF's long-awaited Sarasota-Manatee residence hall nearly complete

Building the hall and student center on the small campus proved to be a challenge that officials say is well worth it.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Commercial parcels like this one at 24th Street and North Tamiami Trail are candidates for redevelopment under Sarasota's new commercial centers and corridors affordable housing program.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 4, 2024
Affordable housing will be incentivized in Sarasota's commercial areas

Despite neighbors' concerns, incentives are now in place to bring attainable residences to the city's commercial corridors and centers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some examples of how the Luxe Flex garages can be customized.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 28, 2023
More luxury garage condos gear up for Lakewood Ranch

Luxe Flex Garage is a more budget-friendly version of the original Luxe Dream Garage, which held its groundbreaking in August 2022.

  • East County
  • News
Janice Newman
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 6, 2023
Sarasota artist displays rock-themed collection at All Angels Gallery

Janice Newman focuses on creating community around art to use it as a tool for discovery and meditation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dead honey bee comb.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 10, 2024
Residents upset after utility crew eradicates honey bee colony

The colony had been a part of the community for at least 24 years, according to residents. Neighbors wish they'd had a say in the bees' fate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Samantha, Josh and Layla Goldman attend Temple Emanu-El's Strawberry Fields Shabbat at Hunsader Farms on Jan. 20.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 20, 2024
Special Shabbat celebrates the trees in east Bradenton

Temple Emanu-El hosted Shabbat at Hunsader Farms to celebrate the birthday of the trees.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The St. Armands Circle Art Festival with Craft Marketplace was held Sept. 30 and Oct 1.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2023
St. Armands Art Festival features accomplished artists from around the world

Tourists, visitors and locals admired the wide variety of art on display Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At their April 17 meeting, barrier island mayors discussed how they might collaborate to better enforce regulations preventing illegal trimming or removal of mangroves, like the one that occurred on Longboat in 2023.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 20, 2024
Barrier island officials discuss mangrove delegation, infrastructure

Mayors from Longboat Key, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach met on Longboat to address common issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Parking along North Shore Road is tightly controlled by signs.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2022
Longboat aims to fix a fine mess with parking tickets

Next month's town vote will remove the police chief's discretion to reduce penalties in the citation-review process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The swimming pool at the new condo complex planned for Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will overlook Lake Uihlein. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2022
Lakeshore condominium project in Lakewood Ranch targets 2023 groundbreaking

Often-delayed project along Lake Uihlein gets off the ground with developer Frank Dagostino.

  • East County
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By SCAT or by Uber? A pair of Observer reporters put each to the test on a race from Longboat Key to Downtown Sarasota. (Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer and Lauren Tronstad |
  • October 14, 2022
OnDemand versus Uber: Worth it or a waste of time between downtown and Longboat?

OnDemand by Sarasota County is akin to hiring an Uber but is much less expensive and sometimes requires additional stops.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball junior Izzy Russell said the team believes it can capture the FHSAA state title this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2024
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball out for FHSAA title

The Cougars have won back-to-back Sunshine State Athletic Association titles but want more in 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County residents fill sandbags at Ed Smith Stadium ahead of Hurricane Ian.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2023
Sandbag locations open in Sarasota County for Idalia

Evacuation centers will open Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stories from Longboater's father inspire new book
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 29, 2023
Stories from Longboater's father inspire new book

Longboat Key resident Barbara Mishkin's new children's book, "TIP's Magical Journey: The Ride of Discovery and Inspiration," has received multiple awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fred Beyerlein often walks the beach, which is how his collection has grown.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 24, 2019
Longboater’s beach walks led him to unexpected fossil collection

Over the years, Fred Beyerlein has come across various fossils while walking Longboat Key beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Senior Andrew Scott, junior Vicente Rivera, junior Jonathan Leatt, junior Dylan Johnson and junior Vayle Johnson have the Lakewood Ranch High boys cross country team in the state meet hunt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 9, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High boys cross-country team makes positive strides

Lakewood Ranch High has a shot at its first team state meet appearance since 2016.

  • East County
  • Sports
Man shot and killed by Sarasota Police on Monday identified
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2024
Man shot and killed by Sarasota Police on Monday identified

Officers had attempted to stop 54-year-old William Michael Pickett on a county warrant for bank robbery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kayla Bieliaev slides down the ice slide at A Taste of Chanukah on Nov. 28, 2021.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 7-13

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Laura Wallace, Walter Killings, Shirley Pearson, Karen Pashkow, Jurome Killings and Sandra Johnson
  • By James Peter |
  • June 25, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel outreach event overflows with donations

More than a vanload of shoes, clothing, personal items and toiletries was donated to the Mt. Carmel Resource Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Warmer water temperatures in Florida may have future impacts on Sarasota Bay, according to some local experts.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 2, 2023
Warmer water temperatures already have effect on Sarasota Bay

Local experts and water recreation guides weigh in on the impacts of rising water temperatures in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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