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USF School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Dean Cihan Cobanogalu with USF students
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 30, 2023
HospitaBull 2023 moves to Art Ovation Hotel

More than 200 guests enjoyed meals made by USF students during the annual HospitaBull event at Art Ovation Hotel on March 28.

  • Black Tie
Boats harbored in Sarasota Bay remained safely anchored Thursday morning after Hurricane Ian passed through. (Photo by Kat Hughes)
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • September 29, 2022
Hurricane Ian: 'We dodged a bullet'

From the city of Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch, mainland damage is limited mostly to downed trees and fences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dani Ziegler and Morgan Tinl with the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch are grateful for funds raised during Divas and Dogs as well as funds from grants to care for animals like Zayda, who needs emergency medical services.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 13, 2023
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch to host fashion show

The Divas and Dogs event at Lakewood Ranch Country Club will raise money for the nonprofit's general expenses while a grant helps pay for medical expenses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The eFoil is growing in popularity in Sarasota.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 14, 2023
Ready for a real-life 'magic carpet' ride? Hop on an eFoil.

Learning to fly on a surfboard isn't easy, but the "unreal feeling" is worth it, Sarasota eFoil owners say.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 18, 2023
Commissioner Kruse's crash scene statements ruled inadmissible

A circuit court judge agreed with Commissioner George Kruse's attorney that statements recorded by an officer's body cam would violate Kruse's right against self-incrimination in his upcoming DUI trial.

  • East County
  • News
Retired Sarasota attorney William Getzen died Tuesday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2023
Longtime Sarasota attorney and resident William Getzen dies at 91

A career-long fixture at Williams Parker, Getzen was "a pioneer in the practice of condominium law."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River tight end Cody Kawcak and linebacker Micah Fedd are two players Coach Curt Bradley is designating as senior leaders.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2023
Braden River High football team has big holes to fill on offense

The Pirates' starting quarterback and running back both transferred, but coaches are high on the team's overall talent.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2011
P&Z staff details concerns about Publix design, access

The Longboat Key P&Z staff has concerns about the scale of the supermarket's proposal for Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 17, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Tell that snake this is our beach

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The school board blew it
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 1, 2022
The school board blew it

Sarasota school board members and Superintendent Aspen showed how not to operate as a competent board and poised leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Firefighter-paramedic Ron Koper, Lt. Alan Jenkins and firefighter-paramedic William Lewis, who will be working the Thanksgiving shift.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 19, 2021
Workers on Longboat Key share stories of Thanksgiving on the clock

Someone has to keep the island running, and it often falls to first responders or restaurant servers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Leibold.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: George Leibold

The Cardinal Mooney linebacker received an offer from Stetson University this offseason.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Richard Hopkins led the audience through a presentation centered on the new construction project. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 1, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre announces ambitious expansion

Florida Studio Theatre has grown past its footprint in downtown Sarasota and is planning an expansion that will result in a new mainstage, two new cabarets, expanded parking and artist housing.

  • Arts + Culture
Principal Todd Richardson volunteers to kiss a pig to help the school raise more than $30,000. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2021
Kid at heart in Lakewood Ranch

Gullett Elementary principal hogs the attention while engaging his students and staff.

  • East County
  • News
Local residents buy the necessary resources to stay safe during Hurricane Irma at BJ's Wholesale.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton brace for Hurricane Irma

The county to give out sandbags in Lakewood Ranch in preparation for the potentially "catastrophic" Category 5 hurricane.

  • East County
  • News
The new meet-and-greet pavilion provides people an opportunity to get to know the dogs before adopting them.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 19, 2023
Meet-and-greet pavilion latest amenity to open at Nate's animal rescue

The Lakewood Ranch rescue's $12 million project is expected to finish early in 2024.

  • East County
  • News
Southeastern Guide Dogs of Palmetto provides service dogs to recipients at no cost.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 4, 2023
Daiquiri Deck promotion supports service dog program

Daiquiris for Dogs seeks to raise $10,000 for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 27, 2021
Robert T. Ruff

Robert T. (Bob) Ruff, a 40-year resident of Longboat Key, died at his home in Longboat Key on July 13th, 2021, after having celebrated his 93rd birthday just two months before.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Kellan Letschert-Price, 4, laughs as he tubes down an ice slope at Holiday on the Green at University Town Center,
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 6, 2022
The best things to do in Sarasota for Dec. 8-14

Ballet and holiday classics dot the landscape as Sarasota's arts community welcomes the Christmas season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The opening reception for Marina Shaltout's show, "Albutions & Affirmations" takes place Oct. 6 at SPAACES gallery.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 5-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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