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The Out-of-Door Academy's Reece Whatmore, a senior, and Harper Campbell, a sophomore, are EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors committed to educating people on how to protect local water resources. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 14, 2020
Ambassadors of change in east Bradenton

Two ODA students work to educate others on how to protect water resources.

  • East County
  • News
Former SMA rifle shooter Mary Tucker, now at West Virginia University, won the individual smallbore national title and was named the Most Outstanding Performer at the 2024 NCAA Division I Rifle National Championship.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2023
Collegiate winter sports athletes represent Sarasota area well

TKTKKTPlus, a former area coach turns a struggling college program around in year one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Officer on patrol finds a man on the ground with his wheelchair on fire
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2023
Officer on patrol finds a man on the ground with his wheelchair on fire

Investigators determine the cause of a victim's wheelchair fire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Katherine Michelle Tanner stars in "The Amish Project," which runs through Feb. 11 at Tree Fort Productions in The Crossings at Siesta Key.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 21, 2024
'The Amish Project' explores the power of forgiveness

Katherine Michelle Tanner stars in a one-woman play at Tree Fort Productions.

  • Arts + Culture
The developer of the proposed St. Regis project at the site of the now-cleared property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive wants to set up a sales office on the property.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 4, 2018
Longboat commissioners reject sales office proposal

He will make new request to Planning & Zoning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key now has a permitting process for propane and natural gas fire pits outside of structures. (File photo)
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 9, 2022
Longboat Key establishes permitting process for permanently installed fire pits

Developers can now build permanently installed fire pits through a town-issued permitting process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The SPD Marine Patrol Unit is teaming up with Coast Guard Flotilla 84 to offer free boat inspections from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2023
Free boat safety inspections held Saturday at Centennial Park

The Sarasota Police Department Marine Patrol and Coast Guard Flotilla 84 urge safe boating by offering inspections at Centennial Park as summer approaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seychelle Webster (4) has been competing in SUP races since 2014, of both the sprint and distance variety.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 15, 2023
Stand-up paddler celebrates the sport at Benderson Park

Seychelle Webster, a Guinness World Record holder, won sprint and distance events at the 2023 ICF World Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mark Steiner addressing his fellow residents on his concerns toward the new gas station.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 23, 2022
Sandhill Preserve residents take stand against new gas station

Residents have urged the County Commission to change code ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 4, 2022
Enthusiastic shoppers return to Royal Rummage sale

After being canceled in 2021, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's sale draws hundreds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 20, 2019
Sarasota Libraries, schools partner to bring learning tools to students

The two organizations partnered to bring ONEPass, a program that contains a variety of learning tools, to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2009
Tall grass fines continue

Rising mortgage foreclosures are leading to tall grass, which town code prohibits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Health and Human Services Director Chuck Henry says the advisory council will be "a conduit for public information." (File photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 6, 2022
County to use $2.5 million in ARPA funds toward mental health services

The new Behavioral Health Advisory Council will be Sarasota County's resource for information and funding on mental health, homelessness and welfare services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The rooftop garden will serve customers at The Green Orchid.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 8, 2024
Selby Gardens' new restaurant will source produce from rooftop

The Green Orchid by Michael's On East, said to be the world’s first net-positive energy restaurant, will open to the public in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: LEGOLAND tickets are back

East County-based Foundation for Dreams, a nonprofit that provides therapeutic camping programs for children with special needs, has been chosen again to participate in LEGOLAND Florida discounted tickets.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Payne Park nonprofit hires veteran fundraiser
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2023
Payne Park nonprofit hires veteran fundraiser

Michael Ayres will lead the effort to raise capital and develop partnerships for the renovation and expansion of Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Valerie LeBlanc stars in KT Curran's "Bridge to the Other Side," a feature about first responders that won the Local Audience Award at the 25th Sarasota Film Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 10, 2023
Sarasota director builds a bridge of empathy with new film

KT Curran's film shines a light on "compassion fatigue" among first responders.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County will have two virtual meetings related to CARES Act funding distribution. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2020
Manatee County announces plan to distribute CARES Act funding

Virtual meetings will be held this week for Manatee County businesses, agencies needing assistance.

  • East County
  • News
Marcus Walfridson is the owner of the Sarasota Paradise and has big plans for the club in the future.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2023
Sarasota Paradise feeds local hunger for soccer

Owner Marcus Walfridson said the club has exceeded expectations off the pitch in year one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lori Lockhart and Karen Howe
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 11, 2019
Arlington Park takes center stage at Porchfest

The fourth annual event took place in Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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