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The Original Wolfie's will serve classic New York deli-style sandwiches under the direction of chef Sol Shenker.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 1, 2023
The Original Wolfie's deli opens Nov. 2 in the Rosemary District

The grand opening festivities will feature live entertainment from New York's Dani Luv.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Toquya Jones, a food service worker, prepares lunch for students at Braden River High School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 18, 2022
Manatee School District works to address cafeteria, custodial staff shortages

More cafeteria and custodial staff are needed to ensure quality for the district's students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Booker senior receiver Joshua Burrows can be a threat on the outside for junior quarterback Jordan Johnson and the Tornadoes offense.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2023
Sarasota football teams prep for playoff runs

Three area teams qualified for the postseason, and two begin their journeys this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Teri Hansen, president and CEO of the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation addresses the Sarasota Chamber membership at its 103rd annual meeting on Oct. 27, 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 1, 2023
Sarasota Chamber packs the house for 103rd annual meeting

About 600 attended the event as the gavel was passed to Teri Hansen of the Barancik Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
AARP volunteers provide assistance at Fruitville Public Library.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2023
Sarasota Library service offers free tax help for those in need

The programs, which are funded by the AARP and certified by the IRS, accept users from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Rhett Bogacz leads his Foundation Training class at The Paradise Center.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 12, 2023
Chiropractor wants to make Longboaters' lives easier and more enjoyable

Dr. Rhett Bogacz provides accessible chiropractic care at The Paradise Center Medical Suite every Tuesday and Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan La Sky, Executive Director Ann Frescura and Jimmy Bonner
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 19, 2019
Siesta Key chamber finds new friends at gift shop

The April business card exchange brought members to Sunshine and Sand Hidden Treasures.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dakin Dairy Farms cows are mechanically milked. The farm is being sold and owner Jerry Dakin hopes the farm will remain in agriculture. It is one of the last dairy farms in Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 6, 2023
Dairy business in Manatee County faces uncertain future

With Dakin Dairy for sale, Cameron Dakin Dairy might not be far behind.

  • East County
  • News
"Divas Three" will ends its run at FST's Court Cabaret on Sept. 17.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 7-13

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 25, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: In through the window

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
There was fun for all ages at The Bay's celebration of its first year.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 25, 2023
The Bay celebrates its first anniversary

With planning for future phases underway, the Bay Park Conservancy throws a birthday party for Sarasota's signature park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Dougherty and  Rich Batchelder
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area organization builds a proper workout

Gulf Coast Builders Exchange offers summer health incentive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Booker senior running back Ahmad Hunter was the area's leading rusher in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: It is now or never for Sarasota football teams

With the playoffs beginning this week, here's a look at each team's chances and the players who could decide the games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
More than 1,000 guests fill the Ringling Museum.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 23, 2023
Forks and Corks pours up at 2023 Grand Tasting

The Forks and Corks food and wine festival hosted its Grand Tasting event at the Ringling Museum of Art on April 23.

  • Black Tie
Planner Andrew Georgiadis thinks removing administrative approval won'  t necessarily lead to good development outcomes.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Resident opposition to administrative approval strengthens

There’s a growing call to allow more public input on proposed developments. Planners say that’s not necessarily a good thing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rams senior Lauriel "Scoota" Trotman rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown against Lehigh High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 22, 2022
Riverview football still has plenty at stake

After a 31-28 win over Lehigh High on Sept. 16, Riverview has a chance to make noise in 2022, even after a slow start.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 22, 2020
Longboat Key preps for hurricane season during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised several questions about hurricane preparations to keep people safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sydney Hetterich is trading her junior year at Lakewood Ranch High for a year in Germany, where she will attend school through Bradenton Rotary Club's youth exchange program.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch student says hallo new world

Fifteen-year-old earns year-long trip to Germany through exchange program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kevin Hennessy, an attorney for the Sarasota Medieval Fair and Hunsader Farms, spoke against the requirements. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 11, 2022
Manatee commissioners line up against adding more requirements to agritourism events

County staff wants to add informal traffic study and permits to the process.

  • East County
  • News
Tara Preserve residents Peyton Phillips, Marian Murdoch and Darby Connor at the intersection of Tara Boulevard and Tara Preserve Lane. Residents have been rallying for a four-way stop here since 2017.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 23, 2023
Key Tara intersection becomes a four-way stop

Residents of Tara Preserve have been rallying for safety measures at the Tara Boulevard and Tara Preserve Lane intersection since 2017.

  • East County
  • News
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