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AJ Sanders participates in the Unity and Historical march with a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. flag that reads "I HAVE A DREAM"
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 16, 2023
Sarasota honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

With an interfaith tribute, an awards breakfast and a march, the city honored the civil rights leader on Jan. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 24, 2021
Affordable home options considered for north end of county

Six proposals were submitted for 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way that mix affordable housing with a variety of other services, including grocery stores, schools and a minor league soccer stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kaylen Rivers, a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, is Harvard bound.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
ODA grad bound for Ivy League

Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipient headed to Harvard after ODA career.

  • East County
  • News
Debra Otey starts as the new head of school at Out-of-Door Academy. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 8, 2022
ODA welcomes new head of school

Debra Otey says she looks forward to her 30th year in education at ODA.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 25, 2022
The UPS Store in Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening

The UPS Store on Lorraine Road and State Road 70 completed its opening Sept. 24 with puppies from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue greeting customers.

  • East County
  • Business
Allen Parsons
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 20, 2018
Longboat talks citations

The Longboat Observer sat with Longboat's planning, zoning and building director to discuss the town's use of its newly acquired citation process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 24, 2015
Your Calendar: Longboat Key

Check out January's top upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tricia Farrington focuses all her attention on making pecan caramel apples
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 16, 2022
Kilwins owner says Waterside, Lakewood Ranch is in for a treat

A confectionery franchise finds a sweet spot at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 25, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 1, 2016
Keys prepare for Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week

Saveral restaurants on Longboat Key, St. Armands Circle and Lido Key will participate in Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week June 1 to 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
B.J. Ivey was named the new boys basketball coach at Sarasota High on March 10.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota basketball landscape gets shake-up

Three coaching moves could change the fortunes of programs at Sarasota High and Cardinal Mooney High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jenny Townsend, the owner of Music Compound MAN, says the music lounge will be a place for students to relax before lessons as well as to perform. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 15, 2022
Music Compound set to open new location in east Bradenton

Braden River Business Park facility will join the Music Compound's original Sarasota location.

  • East County
  • Business
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is under investigation by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, which received a complaint Monday from Sarasota-based paralegal consultant Michael Barfield.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 24, 2021
Manatee County Sheriff's Office investigating Commissioner Vanessa Baugh

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh under investigation after complaint filed by Michael Barfield

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 10, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: 'Get gas here often?'

Police reports from around Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 9, 2022
Children First heads Into The Woods at Fairytale Ball

The fantasy forest event was held April 9.

  • Black Tie
The town is working to accelerate the timeline for beginning construction of the roundabout.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 20, 2022
Town Commission contemplates contents of complete streets plan

Commissioners directed staff to seek out an FDOT study for potentially lowering the speed limit in front of Bayport Condominiums to 35 mph.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The play "Paralyzed" will be performed on Wednesday, March 29, at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 23-29

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Riverview's DJ Johnson has set a goal of 1,500 yards for the 2023 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2023
Riverview football rising junior is a rising football star

DJ Johnson will play on both sides of the ball for the Rams this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The seating area of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has no center aisle, requiring patrons seating toward the center to step over dozens of others to enter or exit their rows.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 2, 2023
Behind the curtain: A backstage look at the Van Wezel

Management of Sarasota's performing arts hall discusses operational and physical challenges as the city explores repurposing the 58-year-old icon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Myakka River State Park gives people an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife while exploring its trails, boating, fishing, birding, horseback riding, paddling and more.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 27, 2023
Seven places to take in Manatee County's natural beauty this summer

From parks to preserves to farms, East County has plenty of spots to enjoy the outdoors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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