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The St. Armands Circle Art Festival with Craft Marketplace was held Sept. 30 and Oct 1.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2023
St. Armands Art Festival features accomplished artists from around the world

Tourists, visitors and locals admired the wide variety of art on display Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mangoes are prolific. A small portion of the harvest from the other half of the tree is shown here.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 13, 2011
July is mango month in Florida

This month, the mangoes are literally falling off the trees. If you want them at their prime, you have to pick them before that happens and let them ripen a few days or more on your kitchen counter.

  • Arts + Culture
The St. Armands Business Improvement District sunsets on Sept. 30, 2023, unless property owners there vote to renew for another 10 years.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 8, 2023
St. Armands business district renewal bid stumbles out of the gate

Tensions over the makeup of the business improvement district board cloud the election to extend special tax district extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 15, 2023
City gives input on downtown affordable housing plan

No action was taken, but Sarasota city commissioners request more research before it comes up for a vote.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 27

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Michaela Mattes. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Sharks girls swimmer took gold at the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Honolulu.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 29, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Dec. 1-6

Dance, drama and classical music will be the big draws in Sarasota this week, but there's also jazz, comedy and burlesque on the docket.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
While in Colorado for the NPL Finals, the Lakewood Ranch Chargers U16 boys team went on hikes near Red Rocks.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U16 boys reach national playoffs

The team traveled to Denver for the NPL Finals, held July 6-12, where it finished 1-1-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sandy Humenik understands that enriching experiences in early childhood are vital for a child’s healthy development.
  • By Amy Bentley |
  • February 16, 2023
Only took one tour to hook Sandy Humenik on Florida Center for Early Childhood

Sandy Humenik’s life’s journey had a great beginning. She now helps Florida Center for Early Childhood offer the same opportunities to area children and their families.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 14, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A difference of opinion

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 9, 2012
Off On the Right Foot: Marathon Training for Beginners

Off On the Right Foot: Marathon Training for Beginners

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It was lost, then it was found

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This home at 8423 Lindrick Lane sold for $5.65 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 24, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for 2023 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in The Concession tops the year's Lakewood Ranch sales at $5.65 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Craig and Miriam Boots of the Country Club have been dealing with the effects of Craig's parkinsonism disorder since April 2020.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch residents say support key when facing parkinsonism disorder

Country Club of Lakewood Ranch couple turns to Neuro Challenge and neighbors for help during parkinsonism struggles.

  • East County
  • News
The property proposed includes eight units and 38 parking spaces. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2022
Longboat approves initial requests to build on long-empty land

The condo project is proposed for land that was once owned by Mote Scientific Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 27, 2022
Babies on parade at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

The Women's Center Halloween event returns to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
"For more advanced cases of wrinkles, we use a CO2 laser, which is like a deep laser treatment," Callahan said.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 20, 2019
Saving your skin from the summer sun

Summer has returned. What do you need to know about protecting yourself during the brightest season?

  • Health
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 26, 2023
Answers to the most-asked questions on affordable housing in Sarasota

With initial land-use changes in place, the city is embarking on more granular changes to open the doors for private development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grant Hill.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 8, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week:Grant Hill

The Braden River junior talks scoring goals and watching soccer videos for research.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bethany Lynch, a senior development manager for the southeastern region of the American Cancer Society, says the Making Strides Mother's Day brunch will give people an opportunity to celebrate those impacted by cancer. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 28, 2021
Virtual strides to fight cancer in Lakewood Ranch

American Cancer Society hosts virtual events to support those impacted by cancer.

  • East County
  • News
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