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Earth-moving equipment is on site at Turtle Beach as more than 92,000 cubic yards of sand will be delivered to make repairs to the storm-damaged beach.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 27, 2023
South Siesta beach repair may slow traffic to a turtle's pace

Repair work on Turtle Beach will bring upwards of 120 dump trucks to Siesta Key per day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ringling College graduate Dean Arscott won first place in the Sculptor's Choice and People's Choice awards for single projects, with "Neanderthal + Narwhal". The 2008 graduate and illustration major pulled the idea from an old sketchbook of drawings on letters of the alphabet.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 18, 2024
Former Ringling student takes home top award at Crystal Classic

Each year, the sand sculpting event brings an international lineup of artists to Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the view of the upper floors of One Park Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 9, 2024
Plans revealed for 18-story downtown Sarasota condo tower

The 86-unit luxury design for One Park will resemble the prior plan in architecture, features and finishes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Toni Muirhead has loved creating beaded art to hang on trees along the Peaceful Path.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2024
12 things to do this summer in Manatee County

Take a look at things to do and places to go this summer in eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Sprague ended his 30-year head coaching career at Riverview with a 209-103 record.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2023
Riverview High, local football communities remember John Sprague

The respected Rams coach, who held a 209-103 record over 30 seasons, died Nov. 17 at age 75.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High girls sophomore golfer Phoenix Scanlan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf freshman is ranked 21st in Class 3A by the FHSAA.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA sophomore running back Allen Clark (17) runs through an attempted tackle by All Saints' Academy sophomore Jaelen Randall (6).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 28, 2023
ODA football downs All Saints' Academy in SSAA quarterfinals

After weeks of struggles, the Thunder found its offense in a 42-28 win.

  • East County
  • Sports
Electric vehicle chargers are often out of commission
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 23, 2024
Electric vehicle chargers are often out of commission

A reader would like to charge his electric vehicle but has found that to be challenging in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Panther sightings in Manatee have increased.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2024
Local expert to lead presentation on Florida panthers, increased sightings

Florida Panther Project founder Bill Samuels will talk about the past and future of the Florida Panther.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ava Noto is a sophomore point guard for the Riverview Rams.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 4, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Noto

The sophomore point guard leads Riverview in points-per-game this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota High track and field sophomore Grayson Cicilioni.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 2, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Grayson Cicilioni

The Sarasota High runner is moving up the ranks in the 3,200-meter run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Harold Newton's 1960 painting, "Clouds over the Coast," is part of the "The Florida Highwaymen: Interstate Connections," which runs through Sept. 15 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 5-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Troy Roberts and Scott Ruberg show off the new batch of limited-edition “Scooter of the Beach” rum.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 2, 2023
Siesta Key Rum dives into more success with its recent release

Siesta Key Rum recently released the second batch of a limited-edition label in recognition of the celebrated Siesta Key lifeguard "Scooter of the Beach."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Raymond Turner, with his wife Debbie at his side, takes the oath of office to become the District 5 Manatee County Commissioner Aug. 1, 2023. He is running for reelection.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 27, 2023
Manatee County welcomes its newest commissioner

Raymond Turner has been named as District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's replacement.

  • East County
  • News
During Tropical Storm Eta in November 2020, several residents were rescued by Longboat Key first responders and taken to shelter due to the storm’s flooding.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 27, 2024
New committee gets Longboaters involved in emergency management

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi led the first meeting of a resident committee aimed at a more cohesive emergency management effort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A conceptual rendering by Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors of Sarasota shows a reimagined New College East Campus on land the college plans to acquire from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 12, 2023
New College agrees to purchase 31 acres from SRQ airport

New College of Florida's East Campus sits on land it leases from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The lease is set to expire in 2056.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Sparrow is general manager of the Bobby Jones Golf Club, which includes the Gillespie adjustable par-3 course.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 8, 2024
Bobby Jones Golf Club's 'adjustable' course opens for play

The Gillespie Course offers multiple routing options producing a variety of par-3 golf course experiences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The view along Main Street west of Palm Avenue. The Downtown Master Plan Update committee will provide a guiding document to future development in the downtown area.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 6, 2024
Downtown master plan update committee selected

The 13-member panel will be tasked with refreshing the guiding document on the future of development in the city's core.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian and Jen Blanco
  • By Jen and Brian Blanco |
  • October 15, 2014
Mall madness

East County couple Jen and Brian Blanco give you the inside scoop on their strategies for the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening. Follow their mall journey below.

  • East County
  • News
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