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Buttonwood Harbour, one of the island's lowest-lying areas, had piles of debris stacked along the road.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 22, 2024
Hurricane Helene storm surge left some Longboat residents with little

While cleaning up after Hurricane Helene’s severe storm surge, residents of Buttonwood Harbour shared experiences about throwing out sentimental belongings, ruined furniture and needing major repairs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
BJ Ivey believes in a "one day at a time" approach to building the Sailors boys basketball program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2024
Sailors boys basketball sets postseason tone with district title win

Sarasota High (24-2) won district title 63-36 over North Port High (17-9), avenging an earlier loss.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Alexander Malaj. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alexander Malaj

The Sarasota High swimmer won two events at the Sailors district meet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The applications submitted to the city for Luxe on Tenth include plans for the ground-level footprint of the apartment complex at 1313 10th Street. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2021
Development plan sparks conflict on affordable housing policies

When the city receives a proposal for a new project, how hard can officials push for changes not explicitly required in the zoning code? Depends on who you’re asking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joseph Di Bartolomeo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 5: Joseph Di Bartolomeo

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Making An Impact resource guides make finding help easier for organizations and individuals.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 27, 2024
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit curates community resources

Making An Impact’s Community Connections Resource Guide contains information on more than 300 local organizations that provide assistance to residents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commodore Steve Horton, Vice Commodore Michael Landis and Rear Commodore Tony Britt
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 28, 2024
Bird Key Yacht Club honors the fallen on Memorial Day

Commodore Steve Horton led a solemn presentation with a local singer, bagpiper and the Navy Junior ROTC.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kimberly Knox works with Holistic Healing and Wellness Center of Longboat Key to teach about how food affects every part of your life
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 5, 2023
Local chef teaches classes on the healing properties of clean food

Kimberly Knox partners with the Holistic Healing and Wellness Center of Longboat Key to help reset people's eating habits to enjoy life and give them more energy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Work on the Clark Road diverging diamond interchange at I-75 will be completed on June 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2024
I-75 ramps at Clark Road to close as interchange improvements finish

The exit will close for 18 hours as crews put the final touches on the new diverging diamond traffic pattern opening June 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Lake Club home at 16824 Clearlake Ave. sold for $2.3 million. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,037 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 26, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 11-15 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Clearlake Avenue tops the week's sales at $2.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
During peak season, demand for pickleball kept court lines long and the parking lot full.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 3, 2023
Bayfront Park pickleball won't be getting more courts

A motion to restripe the only dedicated tennis court at Bayfront Park for pickleball use failed to gain support.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview High freshman cross country runner Madie Muller established herself as one of the top athletes in the state in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madie Muller

The Riverview High cross-country freshman won the Lemon Bay Invitational on Aug. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This is the latest rendering that shows the aquatics and pickleball complex (top right), the library, a parking garage and a Sheriff's Office substation at Premier Park. Could a events center be next?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 4, 2024
Hopefully, Manatee County is about to rain transparency

Whether it comes to road projects or an indoor facility, the residents need to be better informed.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Terry O'Hara and Brenda Baril
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 4, 2024
New Longboat Key Club champion crowned for first time in decades

Brenda Baril won the Longboat Key Club Ladies' Golf Championship on Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An aerial view of the Lake Manatee Dam shows water being released.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 22, 2024
Questions linger over Lake Manatee Dam release

East County residents question why more water wasn't released from Lake Manatee ahead of Tropical Storm Debby.

  • East County
  • News
Nate Kettler shares the mission of Save Our Seabirds.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 19, 2023
Save Our Seabirds rescuers wrangle ducklings, promote volunteering

New Outreach and Volunteer Manager Sarah Rubin has recruited an influx of volunteers who are passionate about the nonprofit's mission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Installation of the holiday tree at St. Armands Circle was completed Tuesday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 8, 2023
St. Armands holiday tree installed ahead of Dec. 1 tree-lighting ceremony

After delayed city approval, the St. Armands Circle Association will host the annual tree-lighting on Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Goodwill Manasota, Inc. |
  • January 10, 2024
New Year, New Look: Elevate Your Wardrobe with Goodwill!

Since 1902, Goodwill’s mission-integrated donated goods business model has contributed to the sustainability of the planet.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Construction on the roundabout is expected to begin in late fall 2023 and end in late fall 2024.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 24, 2023
Roundabout planned for Honore, Old Farm Road gets mixed reviews

Manatee County staff held a public information meeting to present the project to residents and answer questions.

  • East County
  • News
Austin Chen, a Robert E. Willis Elementary School fourth grader, and Superintendent Jason Wysong are fully engaged on a group discussion about careers relating to science.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 19, 2024
Support system key to 'best first day' in Manatee schools

Jason Wysong says he wants to sustain the momentum he established leading the district.

  • East County
  • Schools
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