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By Su Byron |
August 13, 2022

How to spend a day in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

The new 36-acre lakefront town center in east Sarasota County offers plenty to explore, discover — and taste.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 18, 2023

Free boat safety inspections held Saturday at Centennial Park

The Sarasota Police Department Marine Patrol and Coast Guard Flotilla 84 urge safe boating by offering inspections at Centennial Park as summer approaches.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 6, 2024

What's behind the popularity of Pilates on Longboat Key?

From injury recovery to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Longboaters are turning to Pilates.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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

By Spencer Fordin |
June 15, 2022

Dream Weaver closing after 32 years on St. Armands Circle

You might associate Joan Morgan with high-end clothing. But now she's looking forward to living off the land.

Longboat Key
Business

By Ian Swaby |
October 6, 2023

Sarasota beach lifeguards require special set of skills

Sarasota County lifeguards performed 100 rescues this year. A lifeguard shares what it takes to be an open-water first responder.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado |
January 20, 2023

Sailor Circus mixes science and whimsy

Sarasota and Manatee students learned while laughing at the Circus Arts Conservatory’s Education Outreach show.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Atkins |
February 14, 2019

Skill on display

Manatee Technical College hosts SkillsUSA competition.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
September 8, 2021

Possible code enforcement favoritism leads to six Manatee County employees being placed on leave

Manatee County inspector general's investigation leads to six county employees being placed on administrative leave.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
February 21, 2024

Police order trespasser down from a construction crane

A man who said he was "simply bored" was spotted standing near the edge of a crane in The Quay. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Robin Hartill |
October 13, 2010

Residents challenge code enforcements

Longboat residents challenged multiple code enforcements at the Monday, Oct. 11 Code Enforcement Board meeting.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 24, 2023

Waterfront dining faces delays at The Bay

Public workshop attendees learned that Phase 2 plans for the Sarasota bayfront park might forego restaurants and that they will likely be smaller in size.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
July 16, 2023

New Sirius Day Spa director saddles up for polo lesson

A lesson at the Sarasota Polo Club welcomes Jackie Tamminga to the community.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
October 27, 2022

Days numbered for historic Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton

After crushing agricultural factors hit Florida, owners Janet and Dean Mixon say they will listen to offers for their farmland.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
October 16, 2023

Braden River High volleyball has its eyes on third-straight district title

The Pirates overcame the loss of a senior leader to finish the regular season 18-6.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
February 1, 2024

Sarasota Shell Show will combine arts, crafts and science

The event will showcase rare shells and artisanal creations by members of the Sarasota Shell Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 10, 2023

Intoxicated man wanting to drive causes dispute with responsible bystander

Police responded to a late-night dispute in which a man was trying to stop another person from driving while intoxicated. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.