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Jayden O'Neal and Sarah Dipasquale, who are seniors at Braden River High School, look forward to going to prom together after the school not being able to host a prom for the past two years due to the pandemic. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 5, 2022
East Bradenton high schoolers excited to be hosting proms once again

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High students are thrilled a traditional prom is back.

  • East County
  • Schools
"The Surfer Boys" features the hits of the Beach Boys and follows four young men on a bachelor party in Sarasota.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 12, 2023
Beat the heat with fun-filled musical revues at FST

Enjoy the sounds of summer with these three Florida Studio Theatre cabarets.

  • Arts + Culture
John Fetsick is replacing Laurie Evans as University Park Country Club general manager.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 11, 2021
University Park Country Club names new general manager

John Fetsick replaces longtime University Park General Manager Laurie Evans, who retires.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy is working intently on gathering input and synthesizing it into a final draft for the new form-based zoning code.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
Urban Design Studio solicits feedback on new code

The authors of the city’s forthcoming form-based zoning code are beginning to circulate parts of the document to various stakeholders for review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chamber President Gail Loefgren went on this trip last year. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 10, 2017
Deadline nearing for Longboat Chamber China Trip

The deadline to register for the nine-day trip is July 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Parrish Community High School's Lilianna Hussain, Jonathan McIntyre, Ally Carpenter, Louis Panico and Caleb Couchois will compete in the band's second state championship in Class 2A. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 14, 2022
Manatee County marching bands prepare for state championship

Former middle school bandmates are now competitors as Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools vie for a championship.

  • East County
  • Schools
A sign announcing construction of the second Ritz Carlton Residences tower in The Quay will begin soon.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 11, 2023
Downtown luxury condo supply remains shy of demand

Although more than 600 units are planned or under development in Sarasota, the influx of buyers from across the country, many of them paying cash, still outpaces development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Reminder: No fishing on Key Club golf course
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 14, 2023
Reminder: No fishing on Key Club golf course

Two juveniles were caught fishing on the Longboat Key Club golf course. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 5, 2022
Longboat leaders happy at the 2022 budget's halfway point

Process begins soon for next budget, based on positive news from the spending plan that is now about six months from completion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Joe Barbetta

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 18, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue makes key hire and promotions

A new fire inspector was added to the department while East Manatee promotes two of its own.

  • East County
  • 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
The Venice Theatre suffered extensive damage in Hurricane Ian, but it isn't irreparable. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 4, 2022
Hermitage, Venice Theatre begin road to recovery

The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Venice Theatre suffered damage from Hurricane Ian that will require extensive renovation.

  • Arts + Culture
Daniel Hernandez and Mayor Kyle Battie
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 11, 2023
Second grader becomes mayor of Sarasota for a day

Mayor Kyle Battie showed second grade student Daniel Hernandez how local government works.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tommy Gregory, Roberts Dameus, Derek Reich and Fiona McFarland field questions from moderator Morgan Bentley. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 20, 2022
Florida House candidates discuss state budget, education, constitutional carry

General election candidates for Florida House of Representatives seats 72 and 73 field questions on issues from SRQ Tiger Bay Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vanessa Baugh replaced Manatee County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge for two days as chair before Van Ostenbridge was reinstated.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 26, 2023
Manatee County commissioners embark on another wild ride

A flip-flop of commission board chair and the pursuit of another interim administrator are the latest oddities.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A rendering of the proposed One Park in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 21, 2023
One Park vs. Block 6 condo conflict awaits judge's decision

A trial concluded, a Planning Board hearing is set to resume, and an ethics complaint was filed — all centering on the One Park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • March 9, 2023
Recognizing Heart Attack Symptoms & Getting Immediate Help Can Make a Difference

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the U.S.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 22, 2021
J. McLaughlin Sip and Shop raises funds for Children First

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch partnered with the organization for the fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jolie Pastorick said she practices golf in some form every day.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 23, 2023
Sarasota golfer headed to Drive, Chip and Putt finals at Augusta National

Jolie Pastorick won the girls 14-15 division at The Bear's Club in Jupiter last October with 143 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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