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Russ Emmons readies the track for racers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 31, 2013
Pro racers test out the local track

Pro stock drivers Allen Johnson and Jeg Coughlin prepare for the racing season at Bradenton Motorsports.

  • East County
  • News
Uzi Baram has been named director of archaeology at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2023
Selby Gardens names new director of archaeology

Uzi Baram has taught anthropology at New College for 25 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Tidewell Foundation |
  • November 21, 2023
Tidewell Foundation Brightens Lives in Our Community

Tidewell Hospice, a not-for-profit organization, offers care provided by expert care teams wherever patients call home – a private residence, assisted living care facility, nursing home, hospital, or Tidewell care facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 15, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Nebraska'

There is some mighty fine acting going on in the new film, "Nebraska."

  • Arts + Culture
Thanks to a lease extension, Sarasota Classic Car Museum must vacate its long-running space owned by New College of Florida by November.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 1, 2023
Sarasota Classic Car Museum agrees to four-month lease extension

A lease agreement with New College requires the vintage auto museum to vacate by November. The search for a new home continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's James Rivera.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 4

Track and field championships highlight this date for Sarasota and East County athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rueben Wakefield, Jackson Purdy, Trezure Coles and Brooke Turner star in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost" in the Ringling gardens.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 10, 2023
'Love’s Labour's Lost' gets Shakespeare into the groove

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's production of “Love’s Labour's Lost” comes to life in The Ringling’s earthly gardens with rap and slapstick.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
River Rhapsody, a 37-member chorus from Braden River High School, delighted more than 100 parishioners Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 12, 2013
VIDEO: Braden River choir sings for Christ Church

High school group selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in Memorial Day concert

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phillip Lanham is the new president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 7, 2023
New foundation leader wants to 'level up' its role in the community

On his second day, the new president and CEO explains why he moved from Cincinnati and how he plans to "level up" the GCCF's philanthropic ambitions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of the new welcome center at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens downtown campus.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2023
Selby Gardens elects new leadership for 2024

The board of trustees also named one new member and reelected seven others to three-year terms.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
"The Beatles are the one thing that everyone loves," Louise Harrison says, with Marty Scott. "It's a weird-enough thing that kids can like the same music as their parents and grandparents."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2012
Beatles' guitarist's legacy 'keeps music alive'

Music education is 'getting better' with a little help from Louise Harrison - and her friends.

  • Arts + Culture
SANCA President Bob Sullivan stands in front of the new finish tower, which only needs windows and cosmetic work to be complete.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 22, 2017
Finish tower nears completion in Sarasota

The finish tower will put Nathan Benderson Park among the best rowing facilities in the world.

  • East County
  • News
The Volleyball for Beginners participants exchanged contact information after their session with instructor Chris McComas (second from right) with the intention of keeping their new hobby going together.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2022
Volleyball for Beginners class in Lakewood Ranch offers instruction, fun

The participants learn their bumps, sets and spikes at Waterside Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Jessica Salmond. Six SCAT buses will sport a new "island" theme as part of SCAT's new visibility campaign. The campaign will officially launch on Saturday, July 12, although one bus ran in the Fourth of July parade.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 10, 2014
SCAT rolls out new routes, buses and mobile site

With the release of 19 new buses, a new Siesta route and a mobile website, Sarasota County Area Transit hopes to attract more riders, especially to Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There was fun for all ages at The Bay's celebration of its first year.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 25, 2023
The Bay celebrates its first anniversary

With planning for future phases underway, the Bay Park Conservancy throws a birthday party for Sarasota's signature park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jay Tallman, head of Ascentia Development Group, had confidence the time was right to begin work on a new project on Longboat Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 24, 2015
Q&A with Jay Tallman

One of the first builders to reinvest in Longboat Key post-recession discusses, Jay Tallman discusses his new condo project, the town code and the environment for development in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"What I love most is that classical music moves me," June LeBell says. "It says something different, and it says something different every time I hear a piece … It's like a best friend who has something to add to my life to enrich it."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 12, 2014
June LeBell goes on the air

June LeBell was the first female announcer on a commercial classical music station in New York City. After 10 years, she is coming back to the airwaves.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Garey at Longboat Key’s Lazy Lobster.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 29, 2024
Lazy Lobster's Michael Garey is anything but lazy

This Lazy Lobster co-owner doesn’t have a lazy bone in his body. He loves his work and honors the mentors who got him started.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The resort-style cemetery
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 23, 2017
APRIL FOOLS -- 'It's a no-density proposal ... for the living'

New Jersey businessman proposes resort-style cemeteries on Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The School District of Manatee County is renovating Tara Elementary School after the Florida Department of Education did not approve a replacement of the school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 16, 2023
To renovate or replace? Manatee County School District handcuffed by state

Even though Tara Elementary School could be replaced cheaper, the state says that renovation is the only option.

  • East County
  • Schools
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