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By Observer Staff |
November 20, 2023

All Star Children's Foundation lights up the night with Twinkle Ball

The foster care nonprofit held its inaugural gala Nov. 14 at Michael’s On East.

Black Tie

By Ian Swaby |
December 20, 2023

Siesta Key hoteliers bounce back from spring staff shortages

As the holidays approach, hotel owners and managers say staffing and labor are returning to normal.

Siesta Key
News

By Jay Heater |
May 15, 2024

East County woman tells those with disabilities to set their goals sky high

Emily Rowley was born without arms due to phocomelia, a rare condition that causes limb malformations. At 22, she puts herself outside of her comfort zone to chase her goals.

East County
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
January 23, 2025

Anthony Pescatello

Anthony (Tony) Pescatello, 89, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Observer Staff |
June 4, 2024

Philanthropist donates $3.5M to Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Larry Greenspon's second major donation will help complete a recreational sports complex.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
April 10, 2024

MTC instructor named US boating nonprofit's Educator of the Year

Freddie Fowler, a Marine Service Technology instructor at Manatee Technical College, uses his military experience to train students.

East County
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 23, 2023

New fire station rated for major hurricane approved for Myakka City

Willis Smith will start construction on the new station in November.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 25, 2024

WSLR/Fogartyville founders step down

Arlene Sweeting and Dave Beaton, who founded the radio station WSLR and the nightclub Fogartyville, are stepping down and moving to Michigan.

Arts + Culture

By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
November 14, 2024

Hip Replacement Gives Patient New Lease on Life

“It’s amazing to watch someone’s life change," Roland V. Askins, III, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon.

East County
Neighbors

Sarasota's newest brewery opens on Mango Avenue

Clay Robinson, the co-founder of Sun King Brewing, isn't just opening a new venue in Sarasota. He's moving his life and family here.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ryan Kohn |
August 7, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Payton Griffin

The Sarasota Tsunami swimmer finished eighth in the 200-meter freestyle at the USA Swimming Futures Championship.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
December 14, 2024

USF Sarasota-Manatee honors regional chancellor as she prepares to retire

The campus attributes accomplishments to Karen Holbrook including the opening of the Student Center and Atala Residence Hall.

Sarasota
Schools

By Josh Siegel |
October 31, 2012

Out-of-Door Academy teens create iPhone app

Bankr helps users manage their money and has garnered attention from a Google executive.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
November 9, 2024

Congregations on Longboat Key plan to unite at annual interfaith service

When the community needs a beacon of light, religious congregations started an interfaith ministry to encourage bonding and help between Longboat congregants and residents.