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By Andrew Warfield |
July 12, 2024

Benderson Park sports complex enters next phase of planning

The indoor facility and boathouse will feature dozens of sport courts to attract a variety of athletic tournaments.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 14, 2023

More oyster gardens installed enhancing Longboat Key green initiatives

Vertical oyster gardens, though simple in structure, can improve water quality and provide habitats for marine life.

Longboat Key
News

By Adrian Moore and Steven Polzin |
January 12, 2022

Myths about improving roads

Some might think building more roads only leads to more road usage. Logic points to the contrary.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Liz Ramos |
May 17, 2023

Graduation is a time of celebration and reminiscing

East County graduates, and Observer columnist, have four years worth of memories to treasure.

East County
Opinion

By Liz Ramos |
February 1, 2023

Circus Arts Conservatory brings Sarasota locals center stage

Two circus acts will return to their hometown to perform in Circus Sarasota.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
September 22, 2010

Lakewood changes uniform policy

Cheerleaders now must wear a modified version of their uniforms to school on game days to comply with the new rules.

East County
Sports

By David Conway |
August 13, 2015

Rosemary District searches for more parking spaces

Thanks to the introduction of new businesses and increased residential building, the Rosemary District is working with the city to increase its parking stock.

Sarasota
News

By Brynn Mechem |
May 14, 2020

Relief bill allows local theaters to rehire employees

Florida Studio Theatre and Asolo Repertory Theatre were able to hire back nearly 100 local artists and theater employees.

Sarasota
News

By Emily Walsh |
June 21, 2023

Big step for the SPAF

With the selection of Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation took a giant step toward bringing its vision to reality.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Liz Ramos |
January 22, 2022

Manatee School District plans to test electric buses late this year.

The School District of Manatee County will purchase 3-5 electric buses if the program is approved by the board this spring.

East County
Schools

By Adam Hughes |
June 20, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for June 3-7 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A home in Sarasota Beach tops the week's sales at $3 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
May 4, 2023

Neighbors ask city to block construction of 18-story downtown condos

Bay Plaza residents tell commissioners that the planned 347-foot condo tower, Obsidian, is out of scale and is detrimental to the neighborhood.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Bergin |
December 20, 2021

Longboat Key's new sea turtle regulations take effect in 2022

The rules officially take effect on Jan. 2, 2022, but are applicable during sea turtle season from May 1 - Oct. 31.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
February 24, 2021

Healthcare workers on the way in Manatee County

Manatee Technical College goes to hybrid programs to meet increasing healthcare industry needs.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 2, 2024

$11 million penthouse sale breaks Longboat Key condo record

The penthouse of the L'Ambiance condominium complex sold for $11 million, the highest recorded condominium sale on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
April 16, 2022

Incentives help east Bradenton students achieve reading goals

After Tara Elementary School students read more than 1,000 books in two weeks, Farmer Minor and his pig and pug visited the school.

East County
Schools

By Liz Ramos |
September 22, 2023

Sisterhood for Good hosts annual Designer Bag Bingo

The Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser drew more than 100 women to raise money for Manatee and Sarasota nonprofits.

East County
Neighbors

By Lauren Tronstad |
May 30, 2023

Town looks to educate residents on rabbit-repelling plants

A resident emailed Longboat Key town staff with concerns about the rise in rabbit populations prompting discussion on the best methods for deterring them.