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Kiwanis members gather to present the proceeds of the Lawn Party held on Dec. 5, 2022 to the Children's Guardian Fund.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 17, 2023
Lawn Party proceeds given to Children's Guardian Fund

Over $100,000 was raised at the annual Kiwanis Club fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ella Rose Sherman teaching Mote visitors about the Strandings Investigation at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 15, 2023
Mote volunteer program gives high schoolers taste of marine science

The fall volunteer program at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is tailored to busy high schoolers' schedules.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chad Davis talks with his Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team following an Aug. 28 practice. Davis said he expects the Cougars to be as strong as ever in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball has record-setting season

The Cougars' 18 regular season wins are the most in program history — and they're not done yet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2022
Father, daughter charged with animal cruelty following discovery of viral video

Sarasota deputies charge both after footage surfaces of raccoon burned alive in trash bin.

  • Sarasota
  • News
3. Lakewood Ranch girls soccer won its first district championship since 2018-2019 with a 2-0 home win over North Port on Feb. 1.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2023
Undefeated Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team begins regional play

The Mustangs completed their first undefeated regular season since 2013-2014, when they reached the state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Don't miss this year's captivating acts in Circus Sarasota from Feb. 10 to March 5.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Feb. 9-16

The top events to enjoy in the Sarasota-Manatee arts and entertainment scene this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Fahd Khair, David Simonov and Jack Goehring play for the Lakewood Ranch Chargers U9 team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2023
As Lakewood Ranch has grown, so has Chargers youth soccer

The organization has brought joy to thousands of soccer players, with more growth ahead.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brian and Valerie McCarthy foresaw pickleball’s boom about five years ago.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 15, 2023
New pickleball center gains a following

The new state-of-the-art Pickleball Club is the first indoor, pickleball-only club in the Sarasota-Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County expects to hire 50 additional teachers this school year, and will transfer 22  of those teachers to in-need schools.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 3, 2014
East County braces for growing enrollment

New numbers show the Manatee School District welcomed 1,200 more students compared with a year ago. District officials say they can handle the increase without affecting education.

  • East County
  • News
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
Jonathan Dekel-Chen (left), father of Hamas hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen is joined by wife Gillian Kaye in leading Sunday's March Against Hate.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 20, 2023
Hundreds march across Ringling Bridge in support of Israel

The local parents of an Israeli-American hostage lead Sunday's March Against Hate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: iFound it

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Diana Kelly sits with the Red Maria flat, the first shoe in the campaign, which is dedicated to Girls Inc.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 11, 2012
Designer Diana Kelly gives back with 'Flats for Philanthropy'

The shoe and handbag designer's new campaign will dedicate a shoe design to different philanthropic organizations. of her choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Spanish Main Yacht Club
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 12, 2018
Longboat moves ahead with pathway to redevelopment

Involuntary and voluntary are the same in new Longboat zoning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 24, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 11.26.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Mary Hamner and Art Engelhard
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 3, 2015
Pioneer Picnic packs Robarts Arena

Rotary Club of Sarasota welcomes natives for annual Pioneer Picnic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 25, 2022
Cops Corner: When dogs attack…

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The parcel in question is on the northwest corner of State Road 64 and 117th Street East.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 21, 2023
Opponents to planned SR 64 car dealership out of legal options

The nonprofit Save Gates Creek and its Neighborhoods Inc. spent two years in a legal battle to stop the Cox Chevrolet dealership planned for State Road 64 and 117th Street East.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering of the proposed One Park in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 23, 2023
Judge rules against One Park plan

Hunter Carroll rules air rights above Quay Commons must be conveyed to the The Quay master association per the general development plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Vittorio Nastasti and Adrian Moore |
  • November 18, 2020
Florida ballot measure results are a mixed bag

Florida passed three of the six amendments on the general election ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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