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By Lesley Dwyer |
February 5, 2024

Manatee promises improved water quality after treatment plant upgrades

Manatee County spent $53 million to retrofit the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant with ultrafiltration membranes.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 11, 2023

Heritage Awards highlight where history lives in the community

Sarasota residents have been at work preserving historic structures and collections that embody the area's history.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 28, 2024

Teen boaters disrupt fishing outing by making a splash

Bickering with anglers on a dock, a boatful of male juveniles attempt to soak them with a raised motor prop. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
December 12, 2023

Elks Hoop Shoot lets local athletes in on national free throw competition

Six winners from a local event at Haile Middle will advance to the district stage of competition.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 5, 2024

Anheuser-Busch delivers water to local communities for Hurricane Helene relief

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing and Anheuser-Busch delivered clean, canned drinking water to Sarasota and Manatee communities, including Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
April 1, 2021

APRIL FOOLS: No music hall? No problem.

The Sarasota Orchestra is ditching its plans for a new venue in favor of an on-demand model built around outdoor performances.

April Fools

By Ian Swaby |
August 26, 2024

Kids celebrate multicultural learning during Learn My History Foundation graduation

The nonprofit Learn My History, which focuses on teaching kids multiculturalism and creating career-readiness, celebrated its students who completed the program.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
November 6, 2019

Town considers update to rules governing docks

Issue of access through narrower waterways forms basis for offsetting proposal.

Longboat Key
News

By Petra Rivera |
October 4, 2023

The Lord's Warehouse reopens with new wares for season

The thrift store at the Longboat Island Chapel welcomed back its regulars with open arms.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 2, 2024

Giving Challenge nets nearly $580,000 before it starts

Patterson Foundation matches gifts of $100 each to 728 organizations.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 23, 2024

Venice Symphony music director has a date with the Boston Pops

Troy Quinn will lead a New Year's Eve concert in Boston featuring Broadway star Bernadette Peters.

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
August 7, 2024

Enough of the smearing

Dishonest tactics and dirty falsehoods disgust voters. One Manatee candidate decided not to take it anymore.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
October 25, 2024

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church feeds Longboaters after hurricanes

Parishioners and residents from other churches enjoyed free food and camaraderie after many lost their houses in Hurricane Helene and Milton.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
March 31, 2024

Spanish Main residents caught 70 pounds of fish for annual fish fry

The anglers woke up before dawn throughout March to catch fish for the event on March 28.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Amanda Morales |
March 29, 2016

All Faiths evolves with Campaign Against Summer Hunger

Campaign Against Summer Hunger aims to feed 10% more or 30,000 children this year.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 9, 2024

Lakewood Ranch golfers raise over $70,000 for Stillpoint Mission

Bob Smith started an email campaign 13 years ago that continues to grow.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 21, 2024

Ibis Playground reopens at Sarasota's Bay Park

A new era of play spreads its wings.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
May 5, 2024

Pride fest spotlights arts talents in the LGBTQ+ community

Now in its 14th year, Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest brought together a lineup of local musicians to perform for the community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 23, 2023

Longboat celebrates Florida City Government Week with giant shredder

The events included a vaccine clinic, a field trip from Anna Maria Elementary School, a shredding party and a blood drive.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 29, 2022

Mexican restaurant opens on Longboat Key

It took owners 16 months to open La Villa Mexican Grill. Now it's open and serving up authentic Mexican dishes, margaritas and mariachi.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

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