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Gov. Ron DeSantis (left) commended Manatee County health and safety personnel on the COVID-19 vaccination program for seniors Thursday at Tom Bennett Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 7, 2021
Governor commends Manatee County's COVID-19 vaccination program

Manatee County begins preregistration pool signups for COVID-19 vaccine Thursday night.

  • East County
  • News
Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is limiting visitors to the hospital.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 3, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center limits visitors due to rise in COVID-19 cases.

An increase in COVID-19 cases prompts Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to limit visitors to the hospital.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2010
Brilliant birds

In November, wildlife photographer Dr. Lou Newman traveled to Ecuador to photograph some of the country's more than 130 hummingbird species. Photos by Dr. Lou Newman

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2010
Manatee County hosts 'Biggest Loser'

Bill Germanakos, who lost 164 pounds to win the fourth season of "The Biggest Loser," will speak Jan. 20.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 20, 2011
Sarasota Ballet forms Clearwater partnership

The Sarasota Ballet School has partnered with The Studio Dance Company, in Clearwater.

  • Arts + Culture
Selby Library will be closed on Sundays, effective this coming Sunday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 28, 2011
Libraries closing on Sundays

Selby Library and Jacaranda Public Library will be closed on Sundays beginning in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Hall was designed by Jack West in 1965 and was constructed the following year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 28, 2012
City Hall listed as Top 100 building

City Hall, built in 1966, has been included as a Florida architecture Top 100 building and residents can vote for the building as their favorite architectural site in the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wojtek Sawa stands with four large-scale photos that he will use in his future installation for “The Wall Speaks” project.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 1, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: "The Wall Speaks"

"The Wall Speaks" event visits testimonials of Polish children in World War II.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 29, 2019
Walk in the Park: Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

The tennis center serves up a good time for spectators and players alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2015
OBITUARY | Bill Gray

Bill Gray, 83, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and Nashville, Tenn., died Oct. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Additional information is available through Longboat Key Fire Rescue.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 6, 2014
Special needs program available for evacuation assistance

The town encourages residents with medical condition to register for a program that provides evacuation assistance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peggy Roeder, Anne-Marie Cusson and Andrew Sellon in Asolo Rep's production of "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Asolo Rep's 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" is sure to entertain. The show runs through April 14.

  • Arts + Culture
Miriam Cornell and James Garlanger of Bear Gully Creek Farms talk with Cornell's mother, Sharon Cornell, and Jim Sroka.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 23, 2025
Perfect weather yields steady turnout for Sarasota Farmers Market

Vendors said that mild weather drew a steady turnout during this week's downtown farmer's market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A profile portrait of Lillian Blades, who is originally from the Bahamas, in her Atlanta studio.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 25, 2025
Lillian Blades' first solo exhibition sparkles and shines at Sarasota Art Museum

The Atlanta artist's curtain-like assemblages draw on African, Caribbean and Southern influences.

  • Arts + Culture
Cynthia Peterson, CEO of the Center for Architecture Sarasota, sits in McCullough Pavillion — the center' s home, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Architectural groups build a foundation of knowledge

By helping residents learn more about design, local foundations are giving a whole new meaning to Sarasota school of architecture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, Concession owner Bruce Cassidy, PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady, Intersport founder Charles Besser and former PGA Tour star Peter Jacobsen announced the new World Champions Cup in April.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2023
World Champions Cup to throw block party in Lakewood Ranch

The inaugural PGA Tour Champions event is going all out to thank The Concession and the region.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Robert Heron puts the books together all from his computer.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 15, 2020
Author, illustrator tells tales of beloved Scottish cat

Robert Lewis Heron enjoys spinning new yarns about Hamish McHamish, a real-life St. Andrews kitty who died in 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Owner Hugh Miller and General Manager and Executive Chef Greg Campbell say the "Grove" will bring a unique dining experience to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 18, 2018
New Grove restaurant comes to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The owner of Bradenton's Pier 22 has begun a new venture at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch by signing a longterm lease on the new "Grove" restaurant, which takes over the landmark Polo Grill & Bar building.

  • East County
  • News
Theresa Puskar experiences her own fairytale on her journey of self-discovery in "Causeless Joy."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 5, 2020
SaraSolo’s Winterfest multiplies the power of one

New split season gives solo performers more time in the spotlight.

  • Arts + Culture
The fall season at the Longboat Key Education Center begins on Oct. 16 and ends Dec. 15. The winter season begins Jan. 4.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 4, 2017
Class is in at the Longboat Key Education Center

The fall season begins on Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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