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Deputy Director of Utilities Kevin Morris and Utilities Director Evan Pilachoswki prepare for a presentation to commissioners on Jan. 17.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 26, 2023
Manatee trash collections could drop to once per week

Trash haulers are operating at a loss with twice-weekly collections, and county commissioners expressed concerns around the possibility of overburdening certain residents with rate increases.

  • East County
  • News
Any property rented for less than six months will be subject to the new program, unless one of 30 properties excluded by the town.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 31, 2023
Short-term rental program could start this fall on Longboat

If passed, the program to register properties rented for under six months would kick-off Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat resident starts nonprofit to support women
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 21, 2024
Longboat resident starts nonprofit to support women

Celebrate Her Wisdom aims to create a community of support and education for those who want to prepare for life's toughest challenges.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Woman arrested after assault by spray bottle
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2024
Woman arrested after assault by spray bottle

A domestic dispute call ended with a woman being arrested for throwing a spray bottle at her boyfriend. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Zoe Sommers only works the evening shift at Forked.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 15, 2023
Forked at Night expands into a nightclub at Waterside Place

The popular breakfast eatery is now a nightclub on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • East County
  • News
3-year-old Cameron Benfer relaxes with a guitar.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 20, 2023
Music Compound SRQ puts students center stage at Back to School Bash

The event offered the public an opportunity to enjoy music from the studio’s student performers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Real foods, like the fresh produce found at the Sarasota Farmers Market, are a cornerstone of a healthy diet.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • March 21, 2024
How to eat for longevity with simple lifestyle changes

"If there are more than three lines of ingredients on a food label, put it back."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Aerialist Nik Wallenda walks the wire above his hometown of Sarasota in January 2013.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 27, 2023
Nik Wallenda teams up with Circus Arts Conservatory for holiday show

The Sarasota aerialist wants to create a new holiday tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
Bradenton's Nicole Woods swims laps in the pool at GT Bray Park, which has 50-meter lanes. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 3, 2022
Residents urge Manatee County to upgrade Lakewood Ranch pool plans

Commissioners say they aren't in too deep to change planned pool at Premier Park to a 50-meter Olympic-level size.

  • East County
  • News
Kent Eschenbach and James Denner (right) pose with Larry Frankel (middle) on Siesta Beach.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 2, 2023
Photobomber conducts daily raids on unsuspecting beachgoers

Larry Frankel, also known as the Siesta Key Photobomber, keeps the smiles coming on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview High junior Rachel Paule scored with six minutes remaining against North Port High to help the Rams to their first district title in 18 years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2024
Riverview High girls soccer charges into regionals

After securing its first district title in 18 years, the Rams are five games away from a state championship.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy says the new form-based code can be tailored specifically to address neighborhood concerns.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2016
New zoning code addresses neighborhood concerns

The Urban Design Studio is working to tailor the city’s new form-based code to resident needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Relief is coming for high school athletes who have been unable to participate in their team sports for months.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2020
Manatee County high school athletes can return to practice June 15 — with restrictions

The return to sports for Lakewood Ranch and Braden River athletes will be done in two phases.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County residents fill sandbags at Ed Smith Stadium ahead of Hurricane Ian.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2023
Sandbag locations open in Sarasota County for Idalia

Evacuation centers will open Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rollins College sophomore Zi Burns started her sailing career as crew before switching to skipper this year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 7, 2024
ODA grad sets sail on new adventure at Rollins College

Zi Burns played basketball with the Thunder but has taken to sailing with the Tars.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior linebacker George Leibold had 117 total tackles in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football has high expectations for 2023

The Cougars have NCAA Division I talent on both sides of the ball.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dr. Dwight Fitch, chairwoman Marjan Zaun and Jill Fitch
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 28, 2023
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation brings Hollywood to the Hyatt

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation's annual Party Under The Stars had a classic Hollywood feel on Feb. 25.

  • Black Tie
M/I Homes joins LWRCF's Builders Give Back program
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 15, 2024
M/I Homes joins LWRCF's Builders Give Back program

The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation now has 10 builders participating in the program, which will boost grants given to local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Janelle Wagman, owner of Coastal Creations Décor, stood alongside her designs made of wood and resin.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 17, 2023
Town departments, organizations meet Longboaters at open house

The outdoor community market and open house was held at Longboat Key Bayfront Park with a dozen vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vele Dadeski serves food at the 2021 Sarasota Rocktoberfest.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 12-18

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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