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Plans call for 170 homes to be built on land next to the Celery Fields.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 21, 2024
Workshop doesn't satisfy opponents of development near Celery Fields

The Sarasota Audubon Society says 170 homes near the bird sanctuary is a "gigantic concern."

  • Sarasota
  • News
April Glasco lines up children to get a free Kona Ice.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 7, 2023
Committee at Temple Beth Israel donates $1,000 worth of school supplies

The Social Action Committee brought three cars full of school supplies to the Second Chance Last Opportunity back-to-school drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County is having trouble filling its citizen advisory boards. Boards typically meet on the fifth floor of the Administration Building.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 30, 2024
Manatee County considers value of citizen advisory boards

Chief of Staff Andy Butterfield is in the process of reviewing all 18 advisory boards.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Holden Pollard slides safely into home against Winter Haven High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2023
Upstart Lakewood Ranch High baseball players excited for the future

The Mustangs have lots of talent and room for further growth in 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Boo Run is invaded by zombie cheerleaders Morgan Ross and McKenna White of Lakewood Ranch. While the both were set to run, Ross said, "It doesn't mean I'm good at it."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2023
Twentieth Boo Run in Lakewood Ranch continues to make a difference

The annual race raises funds for the Another Day for Gray Foundation and the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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
Teen injured in second Sarasota shooting in 4 days
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2024
Teen injured in second Sarasota shooting in 4 days

A shooting occurred Monday evening at 29th Street in Sarasota. One victim has been hospitalized.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wind ensemble blows through Peace Presbyterian in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 25, 2024
Wind ensemble blows through Peace Presbyterian in Lakewood Ranch

A talented saxophone musician says the group has exceptionally high standards.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Junior Kyrsten Montas and freshman Ava Nono embrace Riverview High girls basketball's "Defensive energy brings offense" philosophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2024
Riverview High girls basketball eyes the postseason

The Rams are 15-2 as of Jan. 16, but Head Coach Gerald Perry wants his team to keep improving.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Christ Church of Longboat Key installs first full-time pastor
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 5, 2024
Christ Church of Longboat Key installs first full-time pastor

Longboat Key church leaders recognize the Rev. Julia Piermont during the installation ceremony at Christ Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 73: Tommy Gregory

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Luke LaGorin (yellow shirt) and Frank Martinelli tie off one of two Private Custom Charters boats at Nora Patterson Island Park on Siesta Key.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 9, 2023
Whose parking space is it anyway at Sarasota County public boat ramps?

With limited parking at Sarasota County parks' public boat ramps, commercial charters come under scrutiny from the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • April 13, 2023
Patients with Early-Stage Prostate Cancer May Benefit from an Easier Treatment Option

Dr. Scionti has worked extensively with HIFY and has performed more than 1,000 successful procedures worldwide.

  • Health
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Sarasota's Kristi Dorman, 55, was drafted by the Indy Drivers of the National Pickleball League.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2024
Sarasota pickleball player drafted by National Pickleball League

Kristi Dorman, 55, plays on professional tour for the Indianapolis Drivers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Terry Segal and Andrew Warren
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 10, 2023
Longboat Key Democratic Club holds first meeting of the season

The club hosted a former state attorney to discuss "The Crisis of Voter Suppression and What We Can Do About It."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maurice Overholt at Longboat Island Chapel
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 19, 2021
Longboat Island Chapel welcomes new music director

Maurice Overholt took over Sunday services at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chase Sharp.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Sharp

The Lakewood Ranch linebacker talks his best piece of advice and his love of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
JoAnne Hatch Galbraith Bruch
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 12, 2024
JoAnne Hatch Galbraith Bruch

JoAnne Hatch (Galbraith) Bruch, born in New York City Aug. 9, 1935, peacefully departed on June 5, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The state's move into phase three allows bars and restaurants to open at full capacity, restricting local governments’ capacity to institute more stringent regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2020
Sarasota officials, businesses navigate phase three reopening

The state has lifted most COVID-19 capacity regulations, causing local leaders to readjust their approach to managing the health challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Starter Kit is available online.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2023
Sarasota County introduces free tool to guide new residents

The online program offered by the UF/IFAS Extension offers free education tools and guides for living in Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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