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Construction continues on the addition at Braden River Middle School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 1, 2021
Growth in the Lakewood Ranch-area leads to more school construction

Renovations planned for seven Lakewood Ranch-area schools, along with a new school.

  • East County
  • Schools
An aerial shot of The Bay shows its position alongside Sarasota’s iconic bayfront.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 5, 2023
The Bay Park begins to take shape — and it’s just getting started

A core group of business, civic and philanthropic leaders in Sarasota came together over the past decade for one common cause: to turn a parking lot into a world-class park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SWAT officer Ben Smith keeps up with runners with three-year-old daughter Bryleigh in a stroller.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2023
SPD takes the torch for Special Olympics run

The run to benefit Special Olympics athletes will pass through Sarasota on April 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 26, 2023
High school football roundup: Week one

East County and Sarasota teams found plenty of success to start the 2023 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 30, 2012
Appeals court rules against Key Club

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed a ruling that quashed the town-approved Islandside plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 28, 2016
Daniel Tosh brings charity stand-up comedy tour to Van Wezel

Tickets for the two performances go on sale Friday, Sept. 30.

  • Arts + Culture
Brad Johnson, Howard Tipton, Ed Lavallee, Mark Cunningham, Johnathan Lewis, Tom Harmer, Steve Botelho and Sheriff Kurt Hoffman gathered at Harmer's retirement party.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 9, 2023
Town celebrates Harmer's tenure

Dozens of town staff, residents and county colleagues attended his retirement party Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Purple Ribbon Committee will tour the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at its next meeting on Aug. 28.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 16, 2023
Van Wezel repurposing panel begins study of performing arts hall

Sworn in on Tuesday, the Purple Ribbon Committee will soon tour the building it is tasked with assessing for a possible second life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After a strong freshman season, Payton Kinney missed the 2022 season with a shoulder injury, and felt pressure upon returning in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2023
Softball pitcher overcomes injury, anxiety to excel at UConn

After missing all of 2022, Payton Kinney holds a 2.20 ERA in 2023, helping the Huskies clinch a second-straight Big East title.

  • East County
  • Sports
A home in Weber tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $4.75 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 16, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch

A Weber home on Alameda Avenue tops the week's sales at $4.75 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Alyssa Lopez and Alyssa Snider
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 24, 2023
Sarasota and Siesta Key natives team up on 'The Challenge'

Alyssa Lopez from Sarasota and Alyssa Snider from Siesta Key formed a close bond while filming the reality TV series' current season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The entrance of the Harbourside ballroom celebrates the Friars.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 29, 2023
Longboat Key Club Friars celebrate 30 years of friendship

The anniversary party was held on March 28 at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County hosts land-code workshops; School district projects positive fund balance

  • East County
  • News
Justice Thornton, a Manatee Technical College baking and pastry arts student, slices kiwis and strawberries.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2023
MTC students prepare for Suncoast Food and Wine Fest

Baking and pastry arts students get a real-world experience baking desserts for a Lakewood Ranch staple event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key’s public beach parking is set to reopen Oct. 1. It has been closed since June 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 22, 2020
Longboat Key's public beach parking set to reopen in October

The public restrooms at Bayfront Park and Joan Durante Park are also set to reopen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission will also discuss the possibility of ratifying a new Longboat Key Fire Rescue contract tonight at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 7, 2013
Longboat Key Commission establishes election date tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss a resolution expressing support for pension reform at Town Hall today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Riverdance 25th anniversary of Irish music and dance show will be Thursday at at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 12-18

Plenty of visual and performing art events are on tap this week in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Booker senior running back Ahmad Hunter was the area's leading rusher in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2023
Foundation set for Booker High football to make postseason run

In year two under Head Coach Scottie Littles, the Tornadoes want to make a leap.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 31, 2022
Families ponder puzzles at Sarasota Art Museum

The Puzzlelicious event was held July 29 and 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Olivia "Liv" Scanlon stars as Shakespeare's sister in "Judith" at Urbanite Theatre from Jan. 5 to Feb. 18, 2024.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 31, 2023
Urbanite Theatre enters unknown territory with 10th season

The "black box" theater pushes the envelope in its 10th season.

  • Arts + Culture
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