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Firefighters from East Manatee Fire and Rescue and Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue work together to take the roof off a car to extricate a patient.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 5, 2023
EMS Field Day unites emergency organizations to learn new skills

EMS providers offer hands-on opportunities to learn new skills to use in the field.

  • East County
  • News
Iconic Florida photographer Clyde Butcher poses with Selby Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki at the entrance to the "Nature Through the Lens" exhibition at Spanish Point.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 13, 2023
Historic Spanish Point hosts Clyde Butcher retrospective

Florida photographer Clyde Butcher's iconic works dot the trails of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens's Osprey preserve.

  • Arts + Culture
The latest version of One Park is planned for Block 1 of The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 23, 2024
Pared-down One Park condo plan proposed to city

A new plan for the 18-story building on Block 1 in The Quay includes 86 luxury condos. A plan for Block 9 will follow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Manatee County District 1 Commissioner James Satcher, who currently is the supervisor of elections.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 17, 2024
Commissioner James Satcher applies to be supervisor of elections

Retiring Supervisor Mike Bennett is recommending Scott Farrington, the office’s longtime chief of staff.

  • East County
  • News
Cirque des Voix, the collaboration between the Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale, is one of season's most anticipated events.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 20, 2024
Cirque des Voix reaches new heights

Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale team up for thrilling physical feats, live music and a choir.

  • Arts + Culture
Former Lakewood Ranch High softball star Claire Davidson gave up pitching for Duke University this season — and it has led to the best hitting results of the senior's career.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 26, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High grads now NCAA stars

The Lakewood Ranch area has been home to several of the NCAA's best players.

  • East County
  • Sports
Slava, a Ukrainian student, stands in the rubble of his school that was destroyed in the Battle of Kharkiv.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 31, 2024
Sarasota gallery spotlights Ukraine portraits from local photographer

Now at the Lexow Gallery, Allan Mestel’s “Portrait Ukraine” project aims to create a connection between viewer and subject.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Samantha Duval plays Audrey, the crush of nerdy flower-shop assistant Seymour (Sam Seferian), who names his carnivorous plant Audrey II in her honor.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 2, 2023
Comedy, horror and cool tunes bloom at FST's 'Little Shop of Horrors'

A florist shop clerk meets a carnivorous plant from outer space in this 1980s musical farce.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Biden botches again: On AI
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 15, 2023
Biden botches again: On AI

The president’s executive order to regulate AI is the wrong path. It will create new bureaucracies and stifle positive innovation.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Jason Bearden

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High sophomore girls soccer midfielder Maddie Baehr.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Maddie Baehr

The Braden River High girls soccer sophomore has had a fast start to the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Syndicated radio host Matt Bruce spoke to the audience at the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony held Sept. 11, 2023, at Sarasota National Cemetery. He told an incredible story of survival at the World Trade Center on 9/11, but how much of it is true?
  • By James Peter |
  • September 23, 2023
Radio host told Sarasota he's a 9/11 hero. Was he really there?

The Observer found inconsistencies throughout radio personality "the Captain" Matt Bruce's story of 9/11 heroism, military service and record as a firefighter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bird Key Regatta was on April 13.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 14, 2024
Bird Key Yacht Club races and cheers on sailboats in annual Regatta

Sailors and spectators came from all over Sarasota to watch the yearly sailing races and connect with old and new friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although downtown has drawn attention for a wave of new condo construction, older residential buildings such as the Essex House remain standing — and occupants face challenges to maintain the quality of an aging structure.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2021
Downtown Sarasota condo owners grapple with maintenance challenges

The collapse of a building in Surfside, Florida is just one factor creating a more intense interest in issues associated with managing residential towers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Australia's Rowan Willis soars over a jump on Wellington Grey Goose to win the jump-off of the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix event at TerraNova Equestrian Center in Myakka City Jan. 27. He timed 46.86 to win the $29,250 first-place prize.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 28, 2024
World-class jumpers compete in Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix at TerraNova

Australia's Rowan Willis takes title of the $100,000 Split Rock Jumping Tour event in Myakka.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A notice of the Tuesday public hearing was posted at the north gate to Bay Isles.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 22, 2022
Key Club granted more time for pickleball plans

Noise arguments revolve around questions about public access and sound-rule exemption.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bonnie Chiseling, Paula Norwood, Barbara Eisenberg and Debbie Rand
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 13, 2023
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key holds festive tournament

The Frosty Frolic was full of holiday spirit with groups dressed up as Elvis Presley in "Blue Christmas," festive flamingos and candy canes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Questions were proposed for the 2023 survey asking residents about hurricane preparedness. (File photo)
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 18, 2022
Town commissioners consider content of annual survey

The survey invite is planned to be mailed to residents Jan. 10, 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Attendees dance together, with Talia Von Bender, Jamie Taylor and Marisa Von Bender in front.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 9, 2024
Parents and kids dance to same beat at Family Fun & Resource Night

Booker Middle School hosted kids activities and key community resources.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
An attack on religion?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 24, 2024
An attack on religion?

A new Biden rule on immigration is forcing thousands of foreign-born clergy to leave their churches, temples and synagogues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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