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Rob Oglesby, the development director for Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, says the pandemic has been perfect timing for the nonprofit to construct its new facilities.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
Purr-fect expansion schedule at Nate's

Lakewood Ranch animal rescue will see flurry of activity over the next three months.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Martinez conducts the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble on March 24, 2023.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble set to open fifth season

The band makes its season debut Oct. 15 at Peace Presbyterian Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Duval's restaurant at 1435 Main St. is one of several restaurants in downtown Sarasota taking advantage of parklet dining. The city allowed restaurants to place tables over parking spaces during the pandemic.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 7, 2023
City moves closer to making street dining permanent

If approved on second reading, eating in the street will require permanent installations and cost restaurants $35 per day per space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Sissy Overlees loves the programs at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. She's been a member for 10 years.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Y merges with YMCA of Southwest Florida

The merger increases support to the local Y, which it will use to expand programs.

  • East County
  • News
The many costumes of Something Rotten! will soon take center stage at Florida Studio Theatre. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 1, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 3-9

There's all kinds of live music in Sarasota this week, including jazz, funk and folk, not to mention opera, classical and even musical theater.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A conceptual carousel for St. Armands Circle Park from a February 2021 presentation. File image.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 23, 2022
Proposed St. Armands carousel receives mixed opinions

Ride Entertainment has proposed adding a circus-themed carousel to St. Armands Circle Park. No decision has made on the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Creek's Mila Goetting always keeps her eyes on the next obstacle. In this case, she's thrusting herself from one hopscotch to the next.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2023
Ninja courses no obstacle for Bradenton 12-year-old

Country Creek's Mila Goetting grew to love such competitions by watching "American Ninja Warrior."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering shared at today’s Planning Commission meeting showed plans for a hotel at Calle Miramar and Beach Road on Siesta Key. Rendering via Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2021
Planning Commission endorses Siesta Key hotel plan

Despite lengthy public testimony in opposition from island residents, the county advisory board supported applications tied to a Siesta Key Village hotel.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Riverview junior Jeremiah Dawson and the rest of the Rams are 0-2 after facing two state-contending teams. Can Riverview bounce back from the early losses? (File photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2022
Questions for Sarasota-area football teams after two weeks

There are no Sarasota football teams left undefeated, which means all of them have questions to answer heading into the meat of their schedules.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The city of Sarasota has similar poles that the town of Longboat Key will consider for wireless carriers to properly install their infrastructure.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2021
Longboat Key leaders to consider Verizon plans for nine cell poles

Town leaders will consider a plan to help improve cell service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of an entrance into Siesta Promenade.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 22, 2023
Parallel parking plan causes friction for Siesta Promenade

Neighbors of the planned Benderson project convinced Sarasota County's Planning Commission to recommend against approval of the traffic-calming measure.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River senior wrestler Jessey Colas captured the Class 2A title in the 182-pound division March 4 at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2023
The top 10 East County sports moments of the 2022-23 school year

Moments include a wrestling state title and a huge turnaround for ODA's football program.

  • East County
  • Sports
Greg Bartoli stands on the upper floor of the PopStroke restaurant that opened April 28 at UTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 27, 2022
PopStroke opens its entertainment and restaurant complex in Sarasota

Tiger Woods and Greg Bartoli partner to bring mini golf to the East District at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Boo's Ice House & Dog Bar was named after owners Mindy Kaufman and Bobby Boivin rescue dog, Boo.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 16, 2023
Dog bar announces open date in Rosemary District

After three delays, Boo's Ice House & Dog Bar on 10th Street will officially let the dogs in on May 22.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Ryan Kohn holds up the signature Bridgestone golf ball he played with at PopStroke. Each PopStroke golfer gets to keep their ball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2022
Columnist aces good time at Sarasota's PopStroke

Best score is chicken flatbread after the round on the putting course.

  • East County
  • Sports
Harlem Quilt runs at The Ringling through March 26.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 9-15

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Cops Corner: Best of 2022
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Best of 2022

Some of our weekly features top items from the past year.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Brain Health Scholar Gabrielle Bachtel, Brian Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody and Brain Health Scholar Hilton Hudson provide a Lunch and Learn on vaping at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 20, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-based Brain Health Initiative looks to add scholars

Manatee and Sarasota county students can be nominated to become a part of the Brain Health Scholars program.

  • East County
  • News
Truly Valued serves about 300 children a year.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 16, 2023
Manatee County nonprofit teaches students skills to succeed in school and life

Truly Valued will host its annual fundraising event, Taste of New Orleans, on Oct. 28 at Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota boys swimmer Luca Simon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Luca Simon

The Sarasota High senior boys swimmer wants to lead his team to a state championship four-peat.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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