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Drone adds another layer to emergency services in Manatee County
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 7, 2024
Drone adds another layer to emergency services in Manatee County

Archer First Response Systems launched a pilot program at the EMS station in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Victor Lundy designed the Blue Pagoda, located at 655 N. Tamiami Trail.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 1, 2023
Architecture Sarasota's MOD Weekend celebrates its 10th birthday

The mid-century modern event is celebrating its 10th year with a tribute to Victor Lundy.

  • Arts + Culture
Julie Fidalgo showcased the book "If You Want to Be Happy," and brought her dog Rocky, who she said is a source of happiness.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 14, 2024
Local authors showcase their knowledge at book fair

The Local Authors Book Fair by Bookstore1Sarasota brought together authors with varying contributions to the literary scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Colleen Collandra
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 10, 2024
Longbeach Cafe celebrates 10 years at Whitney Plaza

The restaurant keeps people coming back with delicious food, friendly service and consistent experiences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Members of the Venice High School marching band offer a performance.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 12, 2023
Sarasota's annual Veterans Day Parade honors those who served

This year's procession might have been the largest yet, said the parade marshal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Orchestra plans to build a new music center on the 32-acre parcel at 5701 Fruitville Road.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra nears its goals with coming Fruitville concert hall

The Sarasota Orchestra is building a state-of-the-art campus on 32 acres near Lakewood Ranch. CEO Joseph McKenna couldn’t be happier.

  • Arts + Culture
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in words and song at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 11-17

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Man threatens store clerk after being asked for ID
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2024
Man threatens store clerk after being asked for ID

A customer attempting to buy cigars at a convenience store threatened to return later and beat up the clerk. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lo' Key Island Grille is expected to wrap up construction this summer and open its doors in October.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 18, 2024
Casual restaurant to open on Longboat Key in October

Lo’ Key Island Grille will emphasize a laid-back atmosphere with a sizable outdoor space while serving fresh seafood.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
There will be a special screening of a video of the New York performance of "Clowns Like Me," starring Sarasota actor Scott Ehrenpreis, on TK at Sarasota Rising's Living Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 22, 2024
'Clowns Like Me' returns to FSU's Cook Theatre before heading to NYC

The one-man show tells the story of Sarasota actor Scott Ehrenpreis' struggle with mental illness.

  • Arts + Culture
Firefighters responded to a fire Aug. 5 aboard a 65-foot yacht at the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2024
Yacht sinks after fire at Longboat Key Club

Lithium batteries may have caused all-night blaze, officials say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Booker High senior wide receiver Josiah Booker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Josiah Booker

The Booker High football senior helped his team to a 38-32 win over Bishop Verot High in the regional finals Nov. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Woman calls police to investigate suspicious poo in pool
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 23, 2024
Woman calls police to investigate suspicious poo in pool

A Longboat Key officer investigated the feces, which turned out not to be from criminal activity. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Wanda Renee Mills poses in front of a painting by her mother, Mary Ann Carroll, known as the First Lady of the Florida Highwaymen painters.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 2, 2024
Remembering the 'First Lady' of the Florida Highwaymen

Wanda Renee Mills is dedicated to preserving the legacy of her mother, Mary Ann Carroll.

  • Arts + Culture
Candidates for seats on the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board participate in a League of Women Voters forum in Venice recently. The race has garnered increased interest in the wake of the COVID pandemic.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board race generates renewed interest

With Democratic and write-in candidates, Aug. 20 will be a closed primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ricardo Graziano dances the role of Dickon in Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden" in October 2017.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 24, 2024
Sarasota Ballet celebrates resident choreographer's 10th anniversary

The program honoring Ricardo Graziano's 10 years as resident choreographer includes a world premiere of his abstract ballet "Schubert Variations."

  • Arts + Culture
Waterside of Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith was honored as Humanitarian of the Year by the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund in 2022.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's Humanitarian of the Year nominations due

A new Junior Humanitarian of the Year will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

  • East County
  • Opinion
This Lake Club home at 16824 Clearlake Ave. sold for $2.3 million. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,037 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 26, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 11-15 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Clearlake Avenue tops the week's sales at $2.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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
Police called after disturbance over bad haircut
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 1, 2023
Police called after disturbance over bad haircut

A mother causes a disturbance at a barber shop over an alleged bad child's haircut. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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