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More than 2 million lights line the trees at Selby Gardens for Lights in Bloom, and it takes nearly 2,000 hours to hang them all.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 6, 2022
Local couple illuminates Selby Gardens for 'Lights in Bloom'

Carolyn and Phil Babas are the couple who design the annual holiday spectacle at Selby Gardens. And they're not sure they ever want to retire.

  • Arts + Culture
Greatest civil document
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 28, 2023
Greatest civil document

The Declaration of Independence was much more than a secession from tyranny. It changed the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2022
Three sent to hospital after early morning Sarasota crash on Interstate 75

Truck collides with sedan near Bee Ridge Road, FHP reports.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nanny makes off with a new iPhone and a Brazilian butt lift
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Nanny makes off with a new iPhone and a Brazilian butt lift

A woman disappears from a generous employer who funded surgical procedures and a new cellphone. This and more Sarasota Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A rendering of the Luxe Dream Garage that will be built in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2022
Car condo project starts its engine in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park

Developer David Slone says his Luxe Dream Garage project in Lakewood Ranch has sold half the units with groundbreaking July 1.

  • East County
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch's Carol Edwards serves soup during the 2022 Empty Bowls fundraiser that benefits Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 2, 2023
Meals on Wheels prepares for 2023 after seeing increased demand in 2022

The nonprofit says community support has been crucial to meeting the increased demand for food and services.

  • East County
  • News
A years-long legal dispute involving the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has come to an end.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 9, 2017
Unicorp and Colony Association end litigation

The two parties have been involved in legal disputes since 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Downtown Sarasota welcomes the new year with a pineapple drop.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Dec. 29 to Jan. 4

The New Year's edition of local events has some theater, some comedy and some jazz for your listening pleasure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 13, 2009
SEC sues Sarasota couple over Ponzi scheme

About $11 million of investors money was used to pay gambling debts and mortgage payments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joe Martinez started Friends of Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center to promote interest in building a theater. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2022
Is performing arts center in Lakewood Ranch just a dream?

The organization Friends of Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center forms to stir up support to build a theater.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Ross Toussaint is pictured near the bioswale between his property and Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 6, 2020
Longboat Key drainage dispute lasts decade

Ross Toussaint claims Christ Church of Longboat Key has caused damage to his property through stormwater runoff from a bioswale that provides insufficient drainage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 24, 2009
CANDance Celebrity 2009

All the right moves

  • Black Tie
The district is trying to hire more talented teachers, such as Braden River High math teacher Glen Dallman, by increasing salaries for first-year teachers. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2021
Major increase for new teachers in Manatee County

School District of Manatee County raises starting teachers' salary to $51,630.

  • East County
  • News
The Old Salty Dog's most distinctive dish is a simple fish 'n' chips made from haddock and beer batter. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 28, 2022
The Old Salty Dog makes fish and chips worthy of British heritage

Owners Philip Needs and Judy Fryer had a trick up their sleeve when they brought an old fish 'n' chips recipe to their bayside eatery.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Mary Tucker transferred from Kentucky to West Virginia for her seniro season, as the former SMA student has continued her collegiate and international success in women's rifle.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2022
Sarasota winter sports college athletes take the stage

Plus, updates on a few non-football fall sports athletes from the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 10, 2019
Commissioners propose slightly higher tax rate to pay off Legacy Trail bond

Pending final budget deliberations, no other alteration to the rate is expected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gary Bergstrom taught Angela Horan to shoot pool even though she was using a left ventricular assist device.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
The beat goes on for heart transplant recipient in Myakka City

Myakka City woman finds a new heart, and the love of her life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 8, 2022
Lakewood Ranch comes together at Music on Main to support Hurricane Ian victims

The event was a chance for East County residents to relax after Hurricane Ian, as well as support those most impacted by the storm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 19, 2019
Foundation for Dreams and Dream Oaks camp launches two-day event with dinner party

The nonprofit hosted the 16th annual Endless Summer Nights at the IMG Academy Golf Club

  • Black Tie
Slim Chickens features a range of chicken sandwiches. The restaurant offers baskets featuring chicken strips and wings. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 1, 2022
Slim Chickens plans Lakewood Ranch opening

The fast-casual restaurant’s menu centers on a range of fried chicken items.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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