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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
The Grinch rides in style at the Sarasota Holiday Parade on Dec. 3, 2022.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2023
Downtown Sarasota streets to close for annual holiday parade

Roads will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday. All parked vehicles must be removed or they will be towed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bud Northway and Rosanna White at the Chamber's Light Up, Longboat event on Nov. 25. The couple will be renewing their vows after being married for six weeks.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 31, 2024
Vow renewal event set for Valentine’s Day on Longboat Key

Longboat couples are invited to commemorate their special day with a vow renewal ceremony on Feb. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rowdy teen leaves cellphone in ride-hailing after turbulent trip
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2024
Rowdy teen leaves cellphone in ride-hailing after turbulent trip

The driver ordered disruptive teen riders out of the vehicle on the Ringling Bridge. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Skyler Quigley. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Skyler Quigley

The Lakewood Ranch High freshman finished 15th out of 203 runners (22:22.10) at the Jim Ryun Invitational on Aug. 27 in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
The NBP Dragon Women's Senior B team took first place in the 200 meter sprint race on July 21 (53.638).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 25, 2023
Competitive drive fires up these Nathan Benderson Park paddlers

Evelyn Silverthorn and Claire Keenan are among the local paddlers to compete at the 2023 Club Crew National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Of the more than 6,000 eastbound cars monitored in a week in November, the average speed was about 18 mph.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 4, 2019
Longboat neighborhood, town leaders steer for traffic solutions

Village residents and town officials work to document and stay a step ahead of speed, parking issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball freshman Madi Mignery.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madi Mignery

The Cardinal Mooney High freshman had 12 points and 14 rebounds in a Jan. 15 win against Booker High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel to host first fundraiser
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 30, 2024
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel to host first fundraiser

Program Director Susan Goldfarb highlights the new educational programs and The Education Center's decades-themed fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Oats McGoats is adjusting to his new home at the Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary in Myakka City.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 12, 2024
Stray goat finds home in Myakka City

A stray goat that was found wandering the streets of Jacksonville was taken in by the Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney High junior Kali Barrett shoots over Tampa Catholic's Zalani Carter. Barrett finished with 27 points in the game to help the Cougars reach the state tournament. The Cougars would eventually reach the title game for the fourth-straight season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 7, 2024
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball moves on from state championship defeat

The Cougars lost 75-51 to Miami Country Day School on March 1 in Lakeland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brian and Jen Blanco
  • By Jen and Brian Blanco |
  • October 15, 2014
Mall madness

East County couple Jen and Brian Blanco give you the inside scoop on their strategies for the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening. Follow their mall journey below.

  • East County
  • News
Site work is underway at the site of the new Sarasota County Administrative Center in Fruitville Farms. In the background is Celery Fields, a county park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 3, 2023
County approves millions for new administration center

The Sarasota County Commission has funded construction of its new administration center with $28 million in bonds and a $75.1 million budget amendment. The building is expected to be completed in late 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 23, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Namaste, by the book

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Tammy Parrott says the Lakewood Ranch Library will be the busiest in the Manatee County system when it opens late in 2023. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2022
Business alliance updates developments in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Road Show highlighted new education and innovation opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
Patti Fige has been working with Longboat Key Planning, Zoning and Building department for six years. She was recently named Plans Examiner of the Year.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 13, 2023
Longboat building official honored as Plans Examiner of the Year

Longboat Key's Patti Fige was honored by the Building Officials Association of Florida at its June conference.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jacqueline Darby shares memories of going to Mixon Fruit Farms with Janet Mixon. Darby has been going to Mixon Fruit Farms for 40 years.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 29, 2023
Mixon Fruit Farms closes its doors in Bradenton

Patrons said goodbye to Mixon Fruit Farms after 84 years of memories.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bill Waddill will leave his position as COO of the Bay Park Conservancy at the end of November.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 21, 2023
Bay Park Conservancy's chief operating officer to step down

Bill Waddill plans a return to development consulting after six years of leading the planning and construction of The Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Terrence Connor was selected as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 18, 2023
Sarasota County superintendent to host listening tours

Superintendent Terry Connor is hosting a series of events to gather feedback from school district employees and the community as he transitions into his role.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Trevor Kelliher no longer feels alone in his struggle with cerebral palsy.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 17, 2023
Everyone needs friends. All Friends Network helps ensure everyone has them.

Trevor Kelliher started All Friends Network to connect people with cerebral palsy, autism and other developmental disabilities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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