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Artist Erin Ernst created a sculpture of giant cigarette butts in the sand  to help raise awareness. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2022
Sarasota senator sponsors cigarette butts bill

The measure would give local governments the ability to ban smoking on beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents argue over who parked on private property
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 27, 2023
Residents argue over who parked on private property

Late at night, neighbors argue over parking on private property. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Mooney senior linebacker JR Rosenberg led the Cougars with 108 tackles (71 solo) in 2021. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 11, 2022
Experience, high-end talent has Cougars football excited for the season

Cardinal Mooney High has the pieces in place for a special season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A worker paves a road that starts at the Mallaranny property's driveway and stretches toward the back of the property on April 29.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 5, 2021
Construction continues in Myakka City while Manatee County code officials under investigation

Sarasota Medieval Fair on Myakka property requires special permit, but construction continues

  • East County
  • News
Planner Andrew Georgiadis thinks removing administrative approval won'  t necessarily lead to good development outcomes.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Resident opposition to administrative approval strengthens

There’s a growing call to allow more public input on proposed developments. Planners say that’s not necessarily a good thing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jenny Ann Magarelli, 1937-2024
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 17, 2024
Jenny Ann Magarelli

Jenny Ann Magarelli passed away peacefully in Bradenton, Florida, on May 7, 2024, at the age of 86.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Joe Bertucci usually makes strawberry and peach jam.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 23, 2021
Longboat Key residents put in hard work for the sweet reward of jam

Two Longboat Key residents spread the love with homemade jams and preserves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This bench in front of Linger Lodge was made from a slab of oak from a tree that was uprooted during Hurricane Ian.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2023
Linger Lodge restaurant perseveres despite setbacks

Rita Lewis launches into her first full summer at the quirky Bradenton restaurant and says business never has been better.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A 2024 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer cruises the water at sunrise.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 5, 2023
Boat sales returning to more favorable seas

After experiencing intense demand in the face of a pressured supply chain during the pandemic, boat retailers are seeing a steadier state.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian Mariash and Dara Vilar
  • A time to celebrate |
  • July 26, 2024
Brian Mariash and Dara Vilar

Sarasota wealth manager and philanthropist Brian Mariash and his fiancée Dara Vilar are celebrating their recent engagement.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
The 11.76-acre Mote SEA site set against the backdrop of Nathan Benderson Park. The $130 million aquarium will begin vertical construction in August with completion expected in 2024. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 21, 2022
Mote Science Education Aquarium will be built from the inside out

Manatees on the third floor and sharks in the hallway: The unique nature of the new $130 million Mote aquarium will require an extraordinary construction process, beginning in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alice Tully Hall rendering by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 9, 2023
Six firms remain in the running to design the SPAC

Four European and two U.S.-based architecture firms are semifinalists for the job of designing the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center. The candidates will be narrowed to three in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seven-time PGA Tour winner Billy Horschel hosts the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour Thursday and Friday at The Concession.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 18, 2023
Minority golfers take their shot at Billy Horschel Invitational

Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour makes a stop at The Concession in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Although he grew up in a Chicago suburb, Peter Vole learned to love agriculture after moving to Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 15, 2022
Peter Vole named Agriculturalist of the Year in Manatee County

His work with kids in 4-H, FFA and at the Manatee County Fair earned him the award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Lakehouse Cove at Waterside home at 8088 Grande Shores Drive sold for $2.05 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,674 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 25, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 10-14 in Lakewood Ranch

A Pomello Park property on 189th Street East tops the week's sales at $4.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Christmas in the Garden at Longboat Island Chapel
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 18, 2023
Longboaters make Christmas in Garden an inclusive community

Local organizations, businesses and residents share the meaning behind the trees they donated to Christmas in the Garden at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emily Yu assists Eric and Adrienne Brady with their devices.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 1, 2015
UTC offers East County children windows to explore technology

The Hour of Code event, held at The Mall at University Town Center (UTC), offered a one-hour interactive forum to teach computer basics to youth ages 8 to 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Work continued in April on a 50-acre parcel in Myakka City even after Manatee County code enforcement officers had received complaints about a possible lack of the proper permits. Courtesy photo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2021
Possible code enforcement favoritism leads to six Manatee County employees being placed on leave

Manatee County inspector general's investigation leads to six county employees being placed on administrative leave.

  • East County
  • News
  • By The Ronto Group |
  • May 9, 2024
Life at The Owen Golden Gate Point: Between the City and the Sand

Situated in one of downtown Sarasota’s most cherished historic locations, and framed by Sarasota Bay, the gated Owen Golden Gate Point is being developed by The Ronto Group in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Crews shaping the 15th hole and 11th hole. A dry retention pond is being created, which will contribute to the significant water quality benefits of the project. (Courtesy of City of Sarasota)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 24, 2022
Bobby Jones Golf Club expects spring 2023 reopening

With site work stretching into the rainy season, planting at the Bobby Jones Golf Club will stretch into fall and likely into early next spring.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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