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Cyclists of the Village Idiots bike club round a turn at the end of University Parkway during a weekly Wednesday night ride.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 26, 2022
Roadside debris poses challenge to Lakewood Ranch cyclists

Some local cyclists say that construction debris has left bike lanes unsafe in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Ziana Flores performs inside the Globe of Death.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 23, 2022
Myakka City Elementary students rewarded with thrill show

Stunt group The Fearless Flores performed at the school as a reward to students who had met at least 75% of their academic goals.

  • East County
  • Schools
Christal Brown will lead an in-person performance looking at the importance of flesh and its connecting to ourselves and the world around us. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 6, 2021
Christal Brown to put on dance production with Sarasota Contemporary Dance

Christal Brown's dance performance draws from her extensive history in the art, and from her passion.

  • Arts + Culture
Lisa Gilbert and Aubrie Stilwell admire the artwork.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 18, 2023
Art Center Sarasota turns its focus to students

North County K-12 Spring Art Show showcases the work of hundreds of students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Donald Edwards and Peter Amster
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 27, 2023
Remembering a creative journey at Asolo Rep

Director Peter Amster talks about working with Michael Donald Edwards, Asolo Rep’s retiring producing artistic director.

  • Arts + Culture
"Aladdin" will be making its Sarasota premiere as part of the new season at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 28, 2022
Big acts, Broadway plays highlight new Van Wezel season

The biggest stars of Broadway, the comedy world and popular music will converge on Sarasota this season at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
If patrons can't find the material, instead of paying a fine they may bring in a 20-pound bag of dog food or some blankets to benefit shelters.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2012
County library offers week of fine forgiveness

The Manatee County Library System this week will take overdue books without penalty to patrons.

  • East County
  • News
Peyton Washington happily accepts his gift from Santa.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 15, 2022
Christ Church gives the gift of reading

About 40 children from the 13th Avenue Dream Center were treated to a feast, toys and a visit from Santa on Dec. 14 at Christ Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Turner has been on the job since April, 2021.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 11, 2022
Longboat Key chief arrests driver in Cortez Bridge incident

Man emerged from SUV and approached Turner yelling "shoot me, shoot me."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. Broc and Kai Hudson competed in the 2014 Sarasota SUP Race Series.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 19, 2015
Weekend Best Bets: Sarasota SUP Championships

The Sarasota SUP Race Series is now a single race called the Sarasota SUP Championships. The races will still take place on Siesta Key Beach with several divisions for racers to compete Saturday, June 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Islandside Property Owners Coalition asked a Ringling College of Art and Design student to draw this cartoon for the July 2 regular Town Commission meeting. Courtesy of Islandside Property Owners Coalition.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 11, 2012
Town Commission nails zoning-code ordinance

Debate about the zoning-code ordinance dominated commissioners' inboxes but didn't take up much time at Monday's Town Commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
There are about 7,000 full-time residents in Longboat Key, of which about 69% are older than 65.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 9, 2021
More than 2,100 Longboaters vaccinated

About 2,153 people from Longboat Key’s 34228 ZIP code have received the vaccine, according to Florida Department of Health data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Martinez is a lifelong musician who now will be the conductor of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 7, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble welcomes new conductor

Lakewood Ranch's Joe Martinez says he will challenge his talented ensemble.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Several city representatives held a press conference on Thursday. (Photos by Harry Sayer)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 25, 2022
Sarasota pays tribute to MLB legend Buck O'Neil

The historic baseball player and MLB's first Black coach was recently honored with a mural and a key to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robert Jendelund is the new contract tennis pro at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 17, 2023
New tennis pro joins Longboat tennis center

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center hired a new contract pro to handle the overflow of requests for tennis lessons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The Lakewood Ranch softball team greets Grace Hogie (18) at the plate following her home run against West Orange High on May 12. Hogie said the team's confidence on offense is sky high.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 18, 2022
Lakewood Ranch softball team follows similar path toward state championship

Mustangs Head Coach T.J. Goelz has instructed his players to repeat last season's work ethic.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hibiscus Way and Poinsettia Avenue in north Longboat Key on Wednesday morning
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 30, 2023
Longboat open to residents, business owners via Cortez Bridge

Longboat Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said widespread flooding has rendered many roads impassable.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 20

Sergio Albuquerque captured this photo of a railroad vine in bloom along Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lunch, anyone?
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2022
APRIL FOOL: Roundabout restaurant coming to Sarasota's bayfront

First-of-its-kind project designed to help traffic feature pay for itself.

  • April Fools
White-tailed deer often travel in groups. If you see a deer crossing a road or on a road's shoulder, please slow down as more deer are bound to follow.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 19, 2023
Even in protected habitats, roads put wildlife at risk

Help protect wildlife by slowing down and being attentive, especially when passing yellow animal-crossing signs, which indicate you're driving through wildlife habitats.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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