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Floodplain marsh restoration creates important habitat for native plant and wildlife species, including threatened and endangered birds such as roseate spoonbills, resulting in enhanced wildlife viewing opportunities.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 10, 2023
Healthy floodplain marshes benefit natural and human communities

By removing invasive plants and restoring natural hydrology, ongoing habitat restoration efforts at Myakka River State Park are protecting this important natural community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
In addition to its main concert hall, the site is also expected to allow for room to construct education facilities, event and outdoor space as well.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 24, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra finds new home on Fruitville Road

32-acre site between Honore Avenue and Cattlemen Road will include performance space, along with event and educational facilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High senior wrestler Gage Wiggins (right) tries to pin Mitchell High's Bishop Taylor in the Pirates' district tournament in February. Wiggins would finish second in Class 2A at 165 pounds at the state tournament on March 2.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 4, 2024
Braden River wrestler takes silver medal at state tournament

Pirates senior Gage Wiggins, who wrestles at 165 pounds, finished as a runner-up for the second-straight year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Uzi Baram has been named director of archaeology at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2023
Selby Gardens names new director of archaeology

Uzi Baram has taught anthropology at New College for 25 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 25, 2018
Unicorp to demolish the Colony at no cost to Longboat

Orlando-based Unicorp National Developments has offered to demolish the buildings at the former site of the Colony at no cost to the town in preparation of constructing a St. Regis Hotel and Residences at the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
High water from Hurricane Idalia's storm surge presented obstacles for Longboat Key first responders.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 5, 2023
Emergency services kept vigilant eye on Longboat Key during Idalia

Police and fire departments rode out the storm on the island to be in position to respond to emergencies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Our Daily Bread of Bradenton treasurer Bob Eikill, Lark Rippy, Bliss Rippy and Julia Piermont
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 4, 2024
Christ Church fundraiser collects $23,500 for Bradenton soup kitchen

The youngest members of the Longboat Key congregation encouraged the church to raise money to replace Our Daily Bread's steam kettle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 23, 2022
Second annual satellite walk makes strides against breast cancer

About 60 walkers skipped the drive to Nathan Benderson Park and showed their support for breast cancer on Longboat Key instead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Outdoor water use is one of the biggest drags on countywide water supplies.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 14, 2022
Sarasota County asks residents to limit water use

Sarasota County faces high water demand during dry season, the Public Utilities Department says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben Shereff prepared the dough by kneading it thoroughly.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 3, 2019
Temple Emanu-El teens learn the art of challah

The teens learned the ancient ritual as part of their confirmation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eight of nine newly minted officers of the Sarasota Police Department with Police Chief Rex Troche and guest speaker Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 23, 2024
Sarasota Police Department welcomes nine new officers

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody tells new recruits, "It takes a very special person to answer the call."

  • Sarasota
  • News
A black-crowned night heron in the Plymouth Harbor rookery.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 23, 2024
Plymouth Harbor unveils $1.65 million bird rookery preservation project

Residents, staff and board members cut the ribbon on Earth Day for the revitalized bird rookery and peninsula at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bridget and Paige Palicka
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 31, 2024
Sand Cay Beach Resort Easter egg hunt challenges all ages

Families return to Longboat Key every year to spend Easter weekend with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Roger Kabler as Robin Williams
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 15, 2024
Robin Williams impersonator shares his story at TBI comedy show

Longboaters enjoyed a night of laughter and nostalgia at the synagogue during "The Ultimate Robin Williams Tribute Experience."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
2-year-old Zakylee Elliott, 3-year-old Zynylah Elliott, 5-year-old Nikolas Cotirla, 8-year-old Ava Colindres, and 5-year-old Nikolas Cotirla learn about composting at the Sunshine Community Compost station.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 23, 2023
Third rock is the star at Earth Day celebration at Sarasota's Bay Park

Family activities and tables on the bay were designed to encourage appreciation of the environment.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nick Trier.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Nick Trier

The Braden River sophomore quarterback heads into spring football practice with a fresh NCAA Division I offer.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new youth softball complex at 17th Street Regional Park will feature 220-foot outfield fences, conforming to collegiate and professional softball standards.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 31, 2023
Adult softball, funding strategy approved for 17th Street Park

Sarasota County commissioners authorized an additional $8 million spend for the now $65 million first phase of the regional park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A building proposed at 1312 N. Tamiami Trail includes eight residential units on the top floor and one level of commercial space.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2024
Plans for 181 affordable residences seek city approval

The four projects that went before the Sarasota Development Review Committee would add a total of 197 residences to the city's housing stock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An oak tree blocks Grove Street in Southside on Sept. 29, 2022, following Hurricane Ian.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 7, 2024
Sarasota County ready for hurricane season, officials say

Researchers around the country predict an active year for storms driven by warm conditions in the Atlantic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roger Drouin — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 26, 2018
The Hermitage Artist Retreat places importance on its human factor

Local author Roger Drouin opens a new chapter at area artists’ retreat.

  • Arts + Culture
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