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Beverly Pillot holds up an existing vertical oyster garden from Bayfront Park.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 24, 2024
Bayfront Park's new oyster gardens offer homes for marine life

Oyster Boys Conservation's recently installed vertical oyster gardens at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park were built with help from residents at The Summit of Lakewood Ranch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
DAR members Shawna Smith, Gina Wilcox, Bonnie Calliotte, Sue Asony, Barbara Wilkes Asony, and Sara De Soto regent Pat Rook.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 6, 2023
Daughters of the American Revolution group keeps history present in Sarasota

Community members with ancestral ties to the American Revolution support local causes helping students and veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
K-9 Bronson served the Sarasota Police Department from 2014 to 2021.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2024
SPD mourns the loss of K-9 officer

Retired K-9 Bronson served with Officer Jacob Nelson from 2014 to 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The original master plan and approved updated master plan for The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 27, 2023
Updated master plan approved for The Bay park

Changes proposed by the Bay Park Conservancy include plans for three restaurants, more boat ramps and a food village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Sales
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 15, 2023
Musician plays the soundtrack of paradise for events on Longboat

The local performer's comforting, peaceful and positive music sets the tone at Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 6, 2023
Go off the beaten path with these Sarasota and Venice holiday shows

In a season filled with festivities and holiday shows, it's easy to overlook smaller venues.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Sheriff's Office arrests 10 in cocaine ring bust
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2024
Sarasota Sheriff's Office arrests 10 in cocaine ring bust

The Sarasota County Special Investigations Section arrested and charged 10 suspects following a monthslong narcotics investigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The animatronics lab will teach students about engineering, coding, costume design, visual production, audio production, lighting and more. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 6, 2022
Nolan Middle fosters creativity, tech skills with new animatronics lab

Students can learn engineering, coding, videography and more with mechanical-electronic puppets, thanks to an animatronics company focused on education through imagination.

  • East County
  • Schools
Marilyn Coker and Walter Carlton of the Myakka City Historical Society are hoping the renovation of the Historic School House will be finished in the next year.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 8, 2022
Myakka City Historic School House nears end of 29-year restoration saga

Project manager says another $75,000 needed to complete restoration of Myakka City landmark.

  • East County
  • News
The Historical Society is now under contract to purchase the parcel at a price of $450,000.
  • By Michael Drake |
  • October 9, 2017
LBK Historical Society can use your help

After saving two of the historic Whitney cottages, the organization is seeking funds to own the property for a permanent museum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Willis Smith Construction CEO and owner David Sessions looks back on 35 years with the company, and leading it through its significant growth.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2023
Willis Smith Construction CEO looks back on 35 years of growth

David Sessions has led the Lakewood Ranch-based firm to its status as a giant in the building industry.

  • East County
  • Business
Tennis Coach Dickie Herbst and Cornell Professor Emeritus Joe Novak formed a friendship after Herbst read a story about Novak in the East County Observer. Novak died in September.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2023
Former Cornell professor lends education theories to sports training

Lakewood Ranch's Joe Novak, 92, works as a consultant for NXT Athletics Institute for Learning and finds that his learning theories are still in demand.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Phoenix Award was presented to a crew that successfully resuscitated an unconscious patient using CPR. From left to right: Firefighter Paramedic Trey Bowlin, Firefighter Paramedic Andre Hoefer, Firefighter Paramedic Chase Bullock and Lieutenant Jose Rivera.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 10, 2023
Longboat Fire Rescue awards honor distinguished crew and citizens

An observant citizen took quick action to avert a maritime blaze.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota took down dozens of Australian pines along Ringling Causeway in late 2019.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 17, 2020
$60,000 refills fund for Australian pine removals

The removal program awards residents up to $1,800 per tree.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Angela Stephanides teaches a geometry lesson at Riverview High School.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 14, 2023
Sarasota County's teacher shortage below FL average

Pay, political climate, testing demands and classroom behavior are cited as contributing to the unfilled teaching jobs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Toni Muirhead has loved creating beaded art to hang on trees along the Peaceful Path.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2024
12 things to do this summer in Manatee County

Take a look at things to do and places to go this summer in eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Duval's restaurant at 1435 Main St. is one of several restaurants in downtown Sarasota taking advantage of parklet dining. The city allowed restaurants to place tables over parking spaces during the pandemic.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 7, 2023
City moves closer to making street dining permanent

If approved on second reading, eating in the street will require permanent installations and cost restaurants $35 per day per space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lawns and homes are tidy in Country Club Shores.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 25, 2023
Maintaining town aesthetic drives new property standards

Longboat leaders are considering updated rules on a variety of property maintenance fronts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beachplace is a nonconforming property with 158 units more than allowed density.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 11, 2018
Longboat presses ahead on redevelopment changes

Longboat Key has been working for at least three years to rewrite its zoning code now that many of the properties on the island are aging to obsolescence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton Police Chief Melanie Bevan, Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown and Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, celebrate the groundbreaking of the new firing and driving range.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 5, 2023
New firing range and driving pad breaks ground in Manatee County

Bradenton Police Department and Manatee Technical College's firing and driving range being built in Myakka City will serve all law enforcement agencies in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
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