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Soprano Hanna Brammer plays the lead in Sarasota Opera's production of Carlisle Floyd's "Susannah," which runs through March 28 at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • March 15, 2026
Carlisle Floyd's opera 'Susannah' comes home to Florida

Sarasota Opera reminds us why the stark American tragedy continues to resonate.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ryan Neuzil started all 17 games at center for the Atlanta Falcons this season. The 2016 Braden River High graduate was ranked No. 7 out of 40 graded centers by Pro Football Focus.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 13, 2026
Ryan Neuzil's success is a case study in hard work

The Atlanta Falcons center and Braden River High graduate earned the right to be a full-time NFL starter — and proved he belongs.

  • East County
  • Sports
From left, SPD officers Anthony Zappone, Nick Bernier and Daniel Stevens were the first responders to a house fire on Feb. 20.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 4, 2026
Nighttime fire rescue just another day on the job for officers

Sarasota police officers didn't wake up "expecting to be a hero" on Feb. 20, but a house fire pressed them into action.

  • Sarasota
  • News
District 5 representative Ron Cutsinger will be the 2026 chairman of the Sarasota County Commission.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 19, 2025
Sarasota County commissioners pick chair, vice chair

Ron Cutsinger will serve as chair of the Sarasota County Commission in 2026 and Mark Smith will serve as vice chair.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Martha Graham Dance Company comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall from Feb. 27 through March 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 26-March 4

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Laurie Breslin was officially sworn in as the superintendent for the School District of Manatee County on Sept. 9.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 8, 2026
Student safety, mold issues loom for new Manatee schools superintendent

Laurie Breslin cites facility upgrades, academic improvement and higher graduation rates as high priorities for 2026.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 27, 2026
Diane Marie Stephan

Diane Marie Stephan (nee Gold) of Bradenton, Florida, formerly Hawaii and Countryside, Illinois.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lobbyists for the town of Longboat Key video called in to update Longboat Key Town Commission on state and federal legislation at a workshop meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 23, 2026
Longboat leaders receive updates on property tax reform

Lobbyists updated the Longboat Key Town Commission on potential property tax reform in Tallahassee and appropriations in Washington.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort added faux flora atop letters of its arch while the hotel and town work on a solution to bring the sign into code compliance, or vise versa.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 5, 2025
Longboat doesn't budge on sign rules amid St. Regis spat

The Town Commission decided in a split vote to not introduce a sign code amendment to allow for an arched metal sign at the resort's pier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Garden Club members considered what improvements they may be able to help further at the island's parks, including Joan Durante Park, during a recent meeting with Sarasota Bay Estuary Program's Ryan Gandy.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 16, 2026
What's to come at Longboat Key's parks?

Longboat Key Garden Club members recently evaluated the future of the island's parks and how to improve them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Several residents report checks mailed from the post office in Lakewood Ranch have been stolen and washed.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 4, 2026
Officials release few details in Lakewood Ranch check washing scam

Multiple residents have reported checks being stolen from the post office in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Alaina Loyal and Gia Sammelman demonstrate concepts including push, pull, kinetic energy, friction.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 22, 2026
STEAM education and circus arts combine with Marvelous, Miraculous Circus Machine

The show, held for local students by the Circus Arts Conservatory, centered on using the circus to represent STEAM concepts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Commissioner Tal Siddique was picked in a 4-3 vote by the commission to serve as chair in 2026.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 15, 2025
Tal Siddique selected as chair of Manatee County Commission

Elected in 2024, the commissioner representing Longboat Key, Anna Maria and downtown Bradenton was chosen as chair in a 4-3 vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fabian and Pascale Hoyez
  • By Lori Sax |
  • January 2, 2026
Selby Gardens rings in 2026 with guests aglow

A jovial crowd enjoyed a private display of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Lights in Bloom before dinner, dancing and a front-row seat to Sarasota's fireworks at midnight.

  • Black Tie
Ex-con tells his mother she has to move out
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2026
Ex-con tells his mother she has to move out

A man claimed his federal probation prohibits co-habitation and that his mother must move out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
University Park's Marilyn Kern reacts after making the winning bid during the live auction for a Hawaiian vacation at Sisterhood for Good's Tropical Escape Feb. 27 at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 28, 2026
Sisterhood for Good of Lakewood Ranch hosts Tropical Escape fundraiser

The nonprofit has raised over $622,427 since it was founded 15 years ago, and not counting the Feb. 27 event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • November 27, 2025
How Safe Children Coalition Helps Families Reimagine The Future

On Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and every day of the year, you can help SCC continue reimagining the future for children and families right here at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Scholarship recipients CJ Conaway and Amaury Castillo-Acevedo
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 7, 2026
Teen Court of Sarasota gives out record scholarship dollar amount

The organization issued $40,000 worth of scholarships to 20 students at its annual dinner March 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County will expand its pilot program countywide to give ambulances priority at traffic lights.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 7, 2025
Emergency traffic-light system expands in Manatee

A successful trial run prompts broader rollout, including Lakewood Ranch intersections.

  • East County
  • News
Coach Ty Bryant cuts down the net Feb. 27 after Booker girls basketball's FHSAA Class 4A-Region 3 championship. The Tornadoes have now reached the state semifinals in four of six seasons under his direction.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 5, 2026
Booker girls basketball rallies behind midseason turnaround

The Tornadoes struggled early in 2025-26 but corrected course and are headed to the state semifinals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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