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By Observer Staff |
July 4, 2024

Bradenton Beach sewer improvements near completion

New flashing beacon crosswalks are expected to be activated later this month.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
January 23, 2025

Transit expert kicks off 2025 Urban Studies Speaker Series

Jarrett Walker will discuss the critical role public transit plays in the lifestyle of developing urban areas.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
February 13, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mike Drayton

The Sarasota High senior boys basketball player was named the FACA District 16 Class 7A Player of the Year on Feb. 13.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 27, 2023

Manatee County welcomes its newest commissioner

Raymond Turner has been named as District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's replacement.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
March 27, 2024

Heritage Harbour resort project tees off with club homes, hotel

Construction has begun on 74 club homes at Heritage Harbour Golf Club in east Bradenton with a Home2Suites by Hilton on the way.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
November 1, 2023

Design 2000 employee hunts ghosts in her spare time

Liz Reed is the co-founder of the Paranormal Society of Bradenton and shares that she wants to help people understand that ghosts really aren't that scary.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
November 15, 2024

The Mall at UTC celebrates 10 years

A mall on the Sarasota-Manatee county line once looked like a long shot to be not only successful, but even built. Now it's a landmark economic driver.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 25, 2023

Elected officials in Manatee County receive raises as population grows

Salaries for elected officials in non-charter Florida counties are tied to population.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
November 2, 2024

Fresh Fridays combine block party energy and the arts

While featuring the Bay Kings Band and performances by The Sarasota Players, the event allowed attendees to explore work by local artists and the variety of galleries along Palm Avenue.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
March 4, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 17-21 in Lakewood Ranch

An Azario Esplanade home on Derna Terrace tops the week's sales at $1.45 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Petra Rivera |
November 26, 2023

Religious congregations of Longboat share in fellowship with interfaith service

Christ Church of Longboat Key hosted six congregations for the 43rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service to remind everyone the meaning of giving thanks and sharing in community.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By State College of Florida Coding Academy |
September 8, 2023

Give Your Child a High Tech Advantage

The State College of Florida Coding Academy gives local youth a hightech advantage through pre-college workshops, after-school enrichment programs, youth competitions, and micro-credential classes.

East County
Neighbors

Lowering the boom on my love of fireworks

The fuse is lit every year on social media regarding the love/hate of fireworks.

East County
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
July 19, 2023

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Joe Ziegler

The Sarasota High running back is a big piece of the team's 2023 puzzle.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
June 6, 2024

Pat Neal donates award, and more, to land conservation group

Neal Communities chairman makes $350,000 gift to the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
April 14, 2024

Toddlers learn about Passover at Temple Emanu-El's Tot Shabbat

The morning brought kids and adults together for Passover songs and crafts.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dylan Campbell |
November 18, 2024

Building high school football programs brick by brick

The Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school football coaches reflect on the 2024 season.

East County
Sports

By Matt Walsh |
July 17, 2024

Can Buchanan be beaten?

Vern Buchanan is 12-0 in elections. But Eddie Speir, another little-known challenger, believes Buchanan’s RINO-ish voting record makes him vulnerable.