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Manatee County continues to receive complaints about its reduced garbage service.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 20, 2026
Trash collection will be a hot topic at upcoming Manatee commission meeting

Commissioner Bob McCann also added kennel and canopy road concerns to Jan. 27 agenda.

  • East County
  • News
Ann-Marie Thompson and Cheryl Mulherin, attendees at the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild new members luncheon on Jan. 29, applaud the soon-to-be-outgoing board members.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 2, 2026
New Women's Guild members share stories of togetherness

From planning for a Valentine's Day art fest to reviewing scholarship fundraising efforts, guild members prepped for the 2026 season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
All appears back to normal in some areas of St. Armands Circle, such as the sidewalk and landscaping aside Columbia Restaurant. Many storefronts, however, remain vacant 15 months after Hurricane Milton.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 14, 2026
St. Armands resilience allocation brings 'sense of accomplishment'

As planning begins on how to best spend $13.5 million in Resilient SRQ funds, St. Armands Key businesses and residents celebrate a sense of relief from years of flooding events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sage Kamiya has been named to Sarasota city engineer.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 18, 2025
Sarasota hires new city engineer

Former Holmes Beach Public Works Director Sage Kamiya is named to succeed new Sarasota Public Works Director Nikesh Patel as city engineer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bogdan Zverev poses for a photo on Nov. 10 after a Sarasota Sharks practice at Selby Aquatic Center. The senior is headed to Alabama next fall, but first, he's playing a major role for Sarasota boys' swimming and diving in pursuit of a state title.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 11, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bogdan Zverev

The senior for Sarasota boys' swimming and diving brought home four golds at FHSAA regionals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lee Wetherington says he can visit with potential buyers and his contractors because CEO Dave Hunihan handles the heavy lifting of his business.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 12, 2026
Acclaimed builder continues to put his stamp on Lakewood Ranch

Lee Wetherington still loves putting his personal touch on exclusive homes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Vito Bavaro underwent knee surgery in December 2025, but despite months of pain and physical limitations, has made his signature impact on the Mustangs' stellar season.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 10, 2026
Knee replacement can't keep Lakewood Ranch High coach from his job

Vito Bavaro endures constant paint while his Mustangs boys soccer team make a run at a state championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Josh Harris shows off his handle before practice at Riverview High School. The senior guard leads all of FHSAA Class 7A in scoring, as of Jan. 18, with 24.2 points per game.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 22, 2026
Senior guard leaves his mark on Riverview boys basketball

Nearing the end of his high school career, Josh Harris ranks among the best scorers in the state.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Circus Sarasota runs from Feb. 14 through March 8 at the Big Top in Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 12-18

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Aurora Pena and Theo Light, second graders at Tara Elementary School, appreciate the new and improved classrooms and cafeteria.They are also looking forward to using the new field and playground when they are complete.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 18, 2026
Final month of $31.4 million renovation at Tara Elementary

The project began in June 2023 and has included increased security, technology and flexibility of space.

  • East County
  • Schools
Soloist Kei Sulhi, backed by fellow members of the Temple Beth Israel choir, offers her annual rendition of “The King of Love is Dead,” originally sung by Nina Simone and written by Gene Taylor, in memory of Martin Luther King Jr. at a special Shabbat service.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 19, 2026
Differences celebrated at MLK Jr. memorial Shabbat

Representatives from Embracing Our Differences spoke to the importance of inclusion during Temple Beth Israel's special Shabbat service memorializing Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Al Piemonte Lincoln |
  • February 12, 2026
A Better Way to Buy a Car - Right Here in Our Community

How one leader changed the car-buying experience.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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The Sarasota Ballet will perform Ricardo Graziano's "Valsinhas" from Jan. 30-Feb. 2 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 28, 2026
Sarasota Ballet revives 'Valsinhas' for its fourth program

Portuguese for "Little Waltzes," the piece was choreographed by Brazil-born principal dancer Ricardo Graziano.

  • Arts + Culture
Erika Garcia joined Braden River girls weightlifting as a freshman, and now in her fourth season, has been a part of four district championship-winning teams.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 9, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Erika Garcia

The Braden River High senior is headed to the state meet with her teammates.

  • East County
  • Sports
Howard Tipton, Irwin Pastor and Susan Goldfarb stand beside the newly installed sign for The Education Center on Bay Isles Road. The center starts its winter term of programs Jan. 5.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 24, 2025
Explore French art, cinematic history and more this winter

The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel's upcoming term promises plenty of exciting new programs at classes starting Jan. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"The Choir of Man" brings a performing pub to the stage of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 5-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Island Chapel, at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, could lend some of its space to serve as a community center for north-end residents.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 21, 2026
Church may offer space for north-end Longboat community center

“The stars have aligned” as the newest potential space for a north-end community center has been identified.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior Taylor Ford competes at the FHSAA Class 2A-District 12 Championship Jan. 24 at Braden River High School. She won silver in Olympic style for the 139-pound weight class as the Pirates claimed their fourth straight district title.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 27, 2026
Braden River High girls weightlifting team builds with belief

By undergoing a culture reset, the Pirates have become a powerhouse.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gavin Moore has allowed just nine goals, as of Jan. 22, for Lakewood Ranch boys soccer in 2025-26 en route to the Mustangs' first undefeated regular season.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 26, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Gavin Moore

The senior has been a standout in net for Lakewood Ranch boys soccer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dennis Brock works on a Magiscope in his workshop.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 15, 2026
Local creator of children's microscope works to make science more accessible

Since 1987, Sarasota's Dennis Brock has been producing the Brock Magiscope, which draws from ambient light and minimizes breakable components.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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