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Although much of the Lakewood Ranch area doesn't have too many concerns from a hurricane's storm surge, high winds cause create a disastrous situation.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 12, 2022
Manatee offers preparedness expo as hurricane season approaches

Designed to help residents form a plan, the Hurricane Preparedness Expo will feature 45 displays and more than 20 emergency vehicles.

  • East County
  • News
Myakka City's Kimberley Barr is honored at the Young Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony May 15 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2022
Myakka City Girl Scout earns gold with Project Prom Dress

Kimberley Barr earns Girl Scouts Gold Award by making prom attire available to students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2022
East County weather page photo: May 19

Gordon Silver captured this bald eagle sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Assistant Producer Margaret Barbieri directs the performers from the seats.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 9, 2021
Technical translation: Sarasota Ballet adjusts to filmed performances

The Sarasota Ballet has adapted to the pandemic by learning how to stage filmed ballet shows.

  • Arts + Culture
(Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 15, 2022
Getting Away: Oscar Scherer State Park brings all the solitude you need

The Florida state park offers miles of trails, plenty of wildlife and waterways to kayak and snorkel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2022
Manatee County Sheriff's Office releases report on commissioner's suspected DUI investigation

A deputy reported that George Kruse appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 21

Monique Palladino captured this storm off a dock on Buttonwood Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: May 5

Darlene Edelman captured this photo overlooking Sarasota while landing into SRQ Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 5

Monique Palladino captured this bald eagle near its nest on Buttonwood Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2022
East County weather page photo: May 5

Gordon Silver captured this narcissistic heron admiring itself in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Veteran Dave Daily was the Grand Marshall in 2019.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2021
Tribute to Heroes Parade cancelled in Lakewood Ranch

A smaller live concert event at the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch will replace the Tribute to Heroes parade.

  • East County
  • News
Fun Life Entertainment's floating jungle gym anchored off the eastern shore of Greer Island.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 21, 2021
Longboat Key cites floating jungle gym owner

Fun Life Entertainment's floating playground is often docked east of the Longboat Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Rominiecki, president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens addresses the groundbreaking crowd in June. Among those attending, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, state Sen. Joe Gruters and then-Mayor Hagen Brody.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 17, 2021
Selby names Turner Chief Advancement Officer

Work on downtown-adjacent campus' renovation is underway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 35-foot pole was erected to the left of the town's welcome sign on the North end of the island.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 12, 2022
Three of nine Longboat cell poles now on the job

The remaining six poles are expected to be on air in the coming weeks, according to a statement from Verizon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John "Buck" O'Neil was the first Black coach in Major League Baseball and will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 24.  (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2022
Sarasota baseball great honored with mural

Painting of John “Buck” O’Neil honors Newtown man days before induction in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Accessory dwelling units such as the Laurel Park residence pictured here are already allowed in certain neighborhoods, but the Florida Housing Coalition recommended permitting the structures by-right citywide.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2020
Planning Board endorses limited expansion of accessory dwellings

The city hopes allowing a small second unit on some single-family lots will help add affordable housing, though proposed changes fall short of consultant recommendations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob Gault, Lynn Larson and Michael Garey
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 3, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key installs new president Michael Garey

Garey follows Lynn Larson, who held the position for two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Public Works Department employees roll up tape and haul away barricades that closed off beach parking in Bayfront Park on Monday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 1, 2020
Longboat Key reopens parking at beaches

Public beach parking in Longboat Key had been closed since March 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Van Gogh immersive exhibit was extended twice and ended in August instead of the original plan to end in April.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 28, 2022
2022: A return to normalcy for local arts

The latest year in Sarasota's arts community saw a return to a full slate of performances and customers returning to their places in theater spaces.

  • Arts + Culture
In 2022, former Sailor Brian Battie became the sixth USF Bulls running back to record 1,000 rushing yards in a season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2022
Sarasota-area college football players wrap up successful seasons

Some players played up to their own high standards, while others showed flashes of the potential they possess.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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