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Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick spent two years renovating the house at 15809 Clearlake Ave.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2023
Mick Jagger's ballerina girlfriend sells Lakewood Ranch home

The Lake Club home brings $3.25 million after being on the market three months.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A Coastal Flood Watch has been issues for coastal Sarasota and coastal Manatee counties from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2024
Longboat Key issues severe weather alert

Residents are asked to bring in or secure outdoor items. Sand bags are available at Public Works.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The look of the proposed development at 307 S. Orange Ave. was the lone point of contention at a community workshop Wednesday, Aug. 25. Rendering via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2021
Developer shares update on Orange Avenue housing

Neighboring residents offered largely positive feedback to a proposed Burns Court project that borders Laurel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patti Smith performs.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 16, 2024
Patti Smith plays iconic hits during Selby Gardens performance

The event celebrated the exhibition "Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O’Keeffe" with its own tribute to the artist.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Island Chapel
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 17, 2023
Where to worship this Christmas on Longboat Key

Whether you're a resident or a visitor, here are some options for where to celebrate this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Richard Tatem was elected to the School Board of Manatee County in August 2022.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 1, 2024
Questions arise over Manatee school board seat vacancy

A former school board member has filed a lawsuit against the Manatee County supervisor of elections over the soon-to-be vacant school board seat.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota will be among those closed on Monday, Oct. 9, for staff training.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2023
Sarasota County libraries closed on Oct. 9

All 10 branches will close for the day for in-person staff training.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Applications open for Hurricane Ian recovery funding
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2024
Applications open for Hurricane Ian recovery funding

The deadline to submit for Hurricane Ian damage mitigation funding for nonprofits and public entities in Sarasota County is March 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney girls basketball team is headed to the state title game for the third-straight season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2023
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball advances to state title game

The Cougars will play Miami Country Day School at 10 a.m. Saturday in Lakeland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • March 25, 2024
Sarasota Yacht Club plans its expansion

The Sarasota Yacht Club has set into motion an extensive program of expansions and enhancements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1233 Hillview Drive is listed at nearly $34 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2023
Sarasota home listing priced at $33.8 million

The bayfront estate is located in Harbor Acres with views of Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County's OnDemand service debuted in 2021.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 16, 2024
Islandwide OnDemand ride-share service to begin this month

The new transit system extends Sarasota County’s Breeze OnDemand service to include Manatee County portion of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking is expected to remain closed until at least July 27.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key to keep public beach parking closed

Town Manager Tom Harmer is set to re-evaluate his executive order by July 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rise Up Cafe is located at 1534 State St.
  • By James Peter |
  • October 13, 2023
Rebranded cafe opens downtown, rolling out 50 new ice cream recipes

Rise Up Cafe challenges New Yorkers to put the Sarasota eatery’s bagels to the taste test.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Tiffany Mautino, the Lakewood Ranch Library supervising manager, Hayley Rigatti, a library staff member, and Faith Kibler, a Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library volunteer, bring a button maker and 3D printed chicks for people to paint while supporting the nonprofit and Slim Chickens.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 17, 2024
East Bradenton nonprofits benefit from Giving Challenge

Nonprofits will use funds to launch new initiatives and continue and expand services and programs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 19, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The ups and downs of a portable sign

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball senior Carter Jula.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Carter Jula

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball senior leads the Cougars in rebounding and is third in scoring.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"The Last Colony" by Patrick Van Eyck was the runner-up play in the 2022 Student Ten-Minute Playwriting Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 9, 2024
Ten-Minute Play Festival tackles big stories in tight narratives

Eight plays written by Florida dramatists will compete in Theatre Odyssey's 19th annual festival Jan. 11-14.

  • Arts + Culture
A new town street light pole near Bayfront Park is outfitted with smart city cameras to show beach conditions and analyze pedestrian safety.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 17, 2024
Longboat Key will implement smart city technology as part of pilot study

Cameras around the island will give the town info on traffic counts and pedestrian safety while also showing public beach conditions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 25, 2021
Men strut their stuff for fundraiser fashion show

Real Men Wear Pink 2021 was held Sept. 25.

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