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At a cost of $15 million, The Canal District is part of Phase 2 of The Bay. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 10, 2022
City Commission OKs bond funding for The Bay Phase 2

At a cost of $65 million, the Sarasota City Commission approves $48 million in TIF-backed bonds for the second phase of The Bay park redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA sophomore running back Allen Clark (17) runs through an attempted tackle by All Saints' Academy sophomore Jaelen Randall (6).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 28, 2023
ODA football downs All Saints' Academy in SSAA quarterfinals

After weeks of struggles, the Thunder found its offense in a 42-28 win.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jenny and Mike Schenk, co-owners of Bradenton-based Pineapple Kitchen, recently announced an expansion of the murder-mystery part of the company.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 1, 2023
Murder mystery show plans hotel expansion in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

Pineapple Kitchen, a culinary and hospitality business based outside Lakewood Ranch, is expanding its murder mystery shows to meet rapidly growing demand.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Camryn Shear has her steer hold its head up with pride during the auction.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2024
Students flourish at Manatee County Fair steer shows

The annual steer show highlights action at the fair on Jan. 13.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paul Seed (left) presents the literal big check in the amount of $10 million to SPAC Foundation Board Chairman Jim Travers.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 24, 2023
SPAC Foundation receives $10 million gift

A foundation operated by a Canadian businessman with a seasonal home on Longboat Key is helping fund the architectural design phase for the proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seventh grader Alex Berndt and eighth grader Ryan Beck chose to make natural jewelry for their iInnovate Day project.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 6, 2022
ODA students explore their passions through day of innovation in Lakewood Ranch

Middle school students get a chance to create their own products at iInnovate Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 21, 2023
Longboat couple encourages safety online and in-person

Mike and Lynn Madden are co-founders of Center for Aging Resources and Enrichment, a New York-based program focused on the well-being of retirees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
When Lakewood Ranch 7-year-old Tatum Schaper struggled during a sleeping bag sack race during halftime at the Sarasota Polo Club, her dad, Shawn Schaper, rushed forward to give her a hand. The result — a lot of fun.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 21, 2024
Polo back in action on a windy day in Lakewood Ranch

Poor weather canceled the past two Sundays of polo, but the fans were back Jan. 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lieutenant Brandon Desch climbs a ladder as part of the first step of the search and rescue training Thursday.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 29, 2023
Longboat fire department gets refresher course on search and rescue

Firefighters practiced the correct way to conduct a search and rescue in a two-story home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota High boys basketball junior Daniel Munn.
  • By None |
  • November 30, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Daniel Munn

The Sarasota High boys basketball player scored 16 points in a home win over ODA on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge is located at 4602 Lena Road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 5, 2023
Everybody knows your name at the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Club

While the Elks is a social club, it's also a charitable organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 01.14.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Violet Link, Elle Zukas, Eloise and Zachary Friedman, Colton Zukas celebrate The Birthday of The Trees at Celery Fields.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • February 10, 2023
Trees at Celery Fields get some birthday TLC

Temple Emanu-El Religious School students celebrated “The Birthday of The Trees” at Celery Fields on Feb. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rams junior Mairead Dempsey takes a shot on net against Manatee High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 15, 2022
Riverview girls soccer yet to lose through six games

The Rams are 4-0-2 and in good position to improve on last season's 9-8-2 record.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The top Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton light displays to see this holiday season
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 18, 2023
The top Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton light displays to see this holiday season

Residents get into the holiday spirit with vibrant decorations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jessica Neal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Jessica Neal

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks how it feels to run and her love of cabbage soup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County purchased this 161-acre plot of vacant land at the corner of S.R. 64 and Lena Road for $32.5 million in Oct. 2020.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 30, 2021
Manatee County ponders sale of its controversial 2020 land purchase at Lena Road and SR 64

Manatee County's plans for an operations center at Lena Road and SR 64 could be scrapped.

  • East County
  • News
Kudos to the Observer for a commitment to environmental reporting
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 4, 2024
Kudos to the Observer for a commitment to environmental reporting

The chair of Suncoast Waterkeeper notes the Observer Media Group's contributions to environmental initiatives.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Golf course architect Richard Mandell watches as the first green, No. 15, is sprigged at Bobby Jones Golf Club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2023
Bobby Jones restoration reaches last major milestone

Sprigging the greens at the city-owned golf course means rebuilding the Donald Ross design is nearing completion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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