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Brenda Yewell, Mike Cantrell, Gregg Stanley, John Shea, John Harkness, Jeff Hecklau and Robert Geraci
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 23, 2024
Longboat Harbour Yacht Club celebrates Change of Watch ceremony

New officers Jeff Hecklau and Jack Harkness want to educate club members on emergency protocols to ensure their on-water safety.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 14810 Secret Harbor Place has three bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,987 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 28, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for May 13-17 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Foremast Place tops the week's sales at $2.55 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Jessica Thoennes and Azja Czajkowski won the women's pair at the U.S. Rowing Olympic Team Trials to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics (7:37.62). The trials were held at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 7, 2024
Five US rowers punch their ticket to the Paris Olympics at Benderson Park

The Olympic Team Trials were held April 4-7 in Sarasota in preparation for this summer's Olympic Games.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Gracewater at Sarasota |
  • February 29, 2024
Gracewater at Sarasota is now open. Come visit!

The community’s three stunning model homes will give you a glimpse at life in this amenity-filled, resort-inspired lifestyle community.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Ruth's Chris Steak House is the first of several restaurants to open before the end of the year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 10, 2023
New restaurants opening in Lakewood Ranch, East County

Ruth's Chris Steak House was the first of several new restaurants set to open before the end of the year.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
If the Van Wezel were to remain a performance venue, a consultant says it should have several hundred fewer seats and, for flexiblity, perhaps a flat seating floor.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 3, 2024
Consultant: Van Wezel is ideal for niche performances and events

Whether as an intimate comedy venue or home for extreme sports, myriad options exist for repurposing, say consultants to Purple Ribbon Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tim Tremblay, 61, said he loves baseball because of the people the sport attracts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2023
40-and-up baseball finds a home in Manatee County

The league, which also includes players from Sarasota County, prepares for its inaugural season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By The Goddard School |
  • February 29, 2024
The Goddard School The Premier Early Childhood Center

The school is conveniently located at 3000 University Parkway in Sarasota. It’s open year ’round except for major holidays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Smoke and flames billow on Alta Vista Street on Monday after a home caught on fire.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2024
Firefighters respond to Sarasota house fire

Sarasota County firefighters responded to a 911 call of a structure fire at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 12 on Ponder Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
MaryAnn McWilliams waves to friends as she goes down the runway
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 7, 2023
Tara fashion show raises funds for Pace Center for Girls

Tara residents raise $1,200 for statewide nonprofit through annual fall fashion show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 55 Lighthouse Point Drive has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,159 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 10, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 25-29 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Lighthouse Point home tops the week's sales at $8.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates wine collection to church auction
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2024
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates wine collection to church auction

All proceeds from the online-only auction of 300 bottles will benefit Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bequest |
  • February 5, 2024
Bequest Platinum Event: How To Solve Your Income Challenge in 2024

Join us at Art Ovation Hotel on Feb 22nd 2024, 6-8pm EST, Live Event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
A case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 30, 2020
Manatee County confirms one case of West Nile Virus

The Manatee County health department urges citizens to take extra precautions about being bitten by mosquitoes after a case of West Nile Virus is confirmed.

  • East County
  • News
This Lake Club home at 8019 Bounty Lane sold for $2.45 million. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,791 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 21, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for May 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Bounty Lane tops the week's sales at $2.45 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Meet the 'Friar With a Gold Earring' at The Ringling
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 18, 2023
Meet the 'Friar With a Gold Earring' at The Ringling

The groundbreaking exhibit of 17th century Italian art at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art closes Jan. 7.

  • Arts + Culture
Charlie "CJ" Melton stars in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Young Artist Showcase on May 19-20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 16-22

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dissatisfied diner calls police over service dispute
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2024
Dissatisfied diner calls police over service dispute

A woman wants officers to file a report following a dispute with a server and manager. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The city issued the stop-work order because workers were painting a sign on the property without a permit.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 24, 2016
City halts work on Cask & Ale

Although the Main Street bar is at the center of a legal battle, the city's stop-work order stems from unpermitted work on the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The first home at 8218 Sanderling Road has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 8,638 square feet of living area. The second has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,302 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 30, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for May 13-17 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A two-house Siesta Key property on Sanderling Road tops the week's sales at $12 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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