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Lakewood Ranch resident says: 'They paved our paradise'
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • February 1, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident says: 'They paved our paradise'

Another Lakewood Ranch resident is not happy with Manatee County's split with the American Library Association.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Construction on homes takes place in Sweetwater, Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 2, 2023
No limits on speculative homes for Manatee County builders

Builders can now have completed homes in stock to serve the area’s growth.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Hiser believes in the healing power of horses.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 16, 2023
New executive director brings fresh ideas for SMART growth

As the new executive director of Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, Mark Hiser has plans to make the organization even more visible.

  • East County
  • Business
Elections: Liberty, slavery?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 28, 2024
Elections: Liberty, slavery?

The candidates’ political philosophies matter. Are they capitalists or statists?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A photo from July 2023 shows how the osprey nest was tilting.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2024
Wildlife specialists rebuild osprey nest at Jiggs Landings in east Manatee County

Volunteers use a Papasan chair to provide a solid structure for ospreys to breed.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 10, 2024
Longboat greenlights storm resiliency upgrades to Town Hall

A $250,000 investment from the town of Longboat Key will enable Town Hall to receive overdue upgrades after nearly seven years of project delays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Renovations of the home at 5151 Jungle Plum Road, Siesta Key, are expected to be complete by June.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2024
Former Playboy president lists Siesta Key home for $20 million

Entrepreneur Randy Nicolau, a former president of Playboy, has listed a waterfront home in Siesta Key's Hidden Harbor community for $20 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Unit 701 at 128 Golden Gate Point has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,000 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 12, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A condominium at 128 Golden Gate Point tops the week's sales at $3.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Agriculture and dairy farming have been a way of life for Jerry Dakin and his nephews Jason Dakin, Garrett Dakin, Grant Dakin and Ethan Dakin.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 14, 2024
Ownership of Myakka's Dakin Dairy to remain in the family

Jerry Dakin sold his farm to his four nephews who will continue to operate the dairy farm.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 23, 2021
Siesta Key group fleshes out vision for local government

Organizers leading a push to turn Siesta Key into its own town have finished the first stage of their campaign. Next up: convincing state officials to buy into their cause.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 28, 2018
Longboat moves toward demolishing the Colony

The town sent a letter earlier this month notifying stakeholders at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort of the properties failings in town code, the first step toward condemning and demolishing the buildings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“Music, sound and guided imagery are a powerful combination,” says Zooey “Zen” Seraphine.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 22, 2024
5 ways to increase your mental, physical and spiritual health

Five Lakewood Ranch practitioners blend traditional, holistic and modern techniques.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
In 2003 Linda Slavin co-founded Cat Depot, and she always has full support from her husband, Ken, and of course, Noel.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 10, 2024
Feline fine at the 20th Anniversary Gala for Cat Depot

The nonprofit celebrated by spotlighting several of its residents looking for their fur-ever homes.

  • Black Tie
James Michael 'Mike' LaPensee
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 8, 2024
James Michael 'Mike' LaPensee

James Michael “Mike” LaPensee, a longtime resident of Anna Maria, passed away June 22, 2024, at the age of 79.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Playwright Deepa Purohit wins 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 30, 2024
Playwright Deepa Purohit wins 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize

Hermitage Artist Retreat has selected playwright Deepa Purohit as the winner of the 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize.

  • Arts + Culture
John Roble
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 28, 2024
Retired Navy officer recounts 32 years of service

Bird Key Yacht Club member John Roble reminisced on the naval career that made him the man he is today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hurricane preparedness is among topics introduced in the 2023 survey.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 4, 2023
Deadline nears for Longboat Key citizen survey

Residents have until Feb. 11 to complete town's annual check on attitudes and services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sherpa Pema Dorje and Robert Sherman
  • By James Peter |
  • March 21, 2024
After Everest, life in Sarasota looks different

Robert Sherman, 63, hiked 95 miles to Everest Base Camp, but it's what happened along the way and the people he met that gave him new perspective.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pam Revels, Cornbread and Axel Traught
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 16, 2023
Humane Society goes Hollywood at annual fundraiser

The 2023 Paws event brought Hollywood style and flair to the Art Ovation Hotel on April 14.

  • Black Tie
The boat launch at Centennial Park will be closed April 1-5 for repairs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2024
Centennial Park boat launch will be closed April 1-5

Emergency repairs are needed to fix submerged damage resulting in hazards for boat trailers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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