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Tara Poulton has the perfect pairing of personality and work ethic for her job.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 17, 2023
Putting politics into action locally isn’t easy. Tara Poulton just makes it look that way.

With a cool-under-pressure personality mixed with a get-stuff-done work ethic, Tara Poulton is the right fit as the new district director for Lakewood Ranch’s only U.S. Congressman.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
For Sarasota school board
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 19, 2024
For Sarasota school board

After four years of culture wars, the fallout from COVID and changing to a new superintendent, the school board needs stability and consistency.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County's OnDemand service could cover all of Longboat Key under an agreement with Manatee County.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 5, 2023
Possible deal would unify transit service across Longboat Key

Officials near an agreement to extend Sarasota’s Breeze OnDemand service to the entirety of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
About 30 members of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce attend a hurricane preparedness presentation offered by Manatee County's Emergency Management Division and led by Deputy Director of Public Safety Steve Litschauer.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 13, 2023
Hurricane preparedness seminars come to Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Emergency Management is encouraging residents and business owners to prepare for the worst.

  • East County
  • News
Angela Stephanides teaches a geometry lesson.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 11, 2024
School district optimistic following rise in standardized testing scores

The state of Florida's testing results indicated a 2% rise in third grade English Language Arts scores.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch High girls track and field freshman Kiki Bullas won won the high jump (4 feet, 9.5 inches) at the 2024 ODA Academy Thunder Classic, held March 23 at The Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 2, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Kiki Bullas

The Lakewood Ranch High freshman won the high jump March 23 at the ODA Thunder Classic

  • East County
  • Sports
The five-year plan includes a replacement of the current Station 11 along Wauchula Road.
  • 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
Although much of the Lakewood Ranch area doesn't have too many concerns from a hurricane's storm surge, high winds cause create a disastrous situation.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 12, 2022
Manatee offers preparedness expo as hurricane season approaches

Designed to help residents form a plan, the Hurricane Preparedness Expo will feature 45 displays and more than 20 emergency vehicles.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Art Museum showcases works of Hermitage visual artists
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 17, 2024
Sarasota Art Museum showcases works of Hermitage visual artists

The exhibition is the first collaboration between the two area cultural organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
Dead honey bee comb.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 10, 2024
Residents upset after utility crew eradicates honey bee colony

The colony had been a part of the community for at least 24 years, according to residents. Neighbors wish they'd had a say in the bees' fate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Abbey Theatre's production of "Born With Teeth" runs through March 29 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 19, 2024
Asolo Rep offers new take on Shakespeare and Marlowe

"Born With Teeth" playwright Liz Duffy Adams builds on historical evidence to weave an intrigue-filled tale of the playwrights as collaborators.

  • Arts + Culture
LJ Young, 3-year-old Lincoln Young and Amy Smith were excited to bring Cole Young home after 155 days in the hospital. The family is grateful for the money raised to support them through the Elks Riders Brain Injured Child Ride.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 17, 2024
Elks Riders chapter raises money for brain-injured child

The newly formed Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Elks Riders participates in its first Brain Injured Child Ride to support a Bradenton family.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2023
Rate hike proposed for fire protection assessments

Public meetings are scheduled this month to discuss the proposed 15% ad valorem hike for fiscal year 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Caribbean Pie Co. has been serving up its Key Lime pie for more than 35 years.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 11, 2024
Floridian foodie favorites found in Sarasota and Manatee counties

From fresh-squeezed orange juice to Key Lime pie, here are the foods that make me proud to be a Floridian — and where to feast on them.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 3: Pam Beitlich
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 3: Pam Beitlich

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
The newly renovated Lazy Lobster
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 28, 2023
Lazy Lobster of Longboat Key gets a makeover

The restaurant recently finished renovations providing a coastal, modern atmosphere for customers to enjoy a nice dinner out.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
There are an estimated 700 vacation rental properties across the city of Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 1, 2024
Sarasota vacation rental registration period opens

All properties citywide that operate as short-term rentals are required to register by Oct. 31. Ordinance does not include owner-occupied homes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Around 1,000 people are planned for this year's walk. (File photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 13, 2022
Stations of the Cross Walk returns in downtown Sarasota

The Sarasota Ministerial Association and Church of the Redeemer put on the 21st annual Good Friday procession April 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River sophomore Payton Mangay-Ayam said she misses sweets like Jeremiah's Italian Ice during the weightlifting season, but the sacrifices are worth the results she sees.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 12, 2024
Braden River High's weightlifters raise the bar

The Pirates' girls team will compete Feb. 17 at the state championship meet in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
Speak now, or forever …
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 4, 2024
Speak now, or forever …

Time is running out for taxpayers to let elected officials know what they think of the way they’re spending your money.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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