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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2022
Suncoast Food and Wine Fest once again the toast of Lakewood Ranch

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch offers another successful food and wine festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Orchestra welcomes families to Holley Hall for two performances of "Peter and the Wolf" — one in English and one in Spanish on Sunday, March 23.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 24, 2022
Orchestra invites younger audience to free family concert

Take a field trip with the Sarasota Orchestra, which will play several concerts for area schools and wrap it all up with a free evening performance for families.

  • Arts + Culture
Belle is one of the 10 Bahamian cats available for adoption at Cat Depot.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 19, 2019
Cat Depot welcomes Bahamian cats

Cat Depot rescued 10 Bahamian cats after Hurricane Dorian.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pamela Merenghi submitted this photo of a storm off Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/15/13

Pamela Merenghi submitted this photo of a storm off Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The commission identified its 2013-14 legislative priorities during a meeting at Town Hall.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 13, 2013
Longboat presents legislative priorities

The Longboat Key Town Commission identified 12 priorities that will be discussed at a Sarasota County meeting next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
Lakewood's Devin McDermott ran more than 300 miles last summer to prepare for the cross country season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2010
Return to form

After a breakout performance her freshman year, Lakewood Ranch High School junior Devin McDermott is a big reason why the Lady Mustangs currently are ranked No. 1 in Class 3A.

  • East County
  • Sports
Charles Krauthammer discussed U.S.-Cuba relations and his proposal to raise the federal gas tax during a visit to Sarasota Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 12, 2015
VIDEO: Krauthammer discusses Charlie Hebdo before lecture

Washington Post columnist and conservative commentator Charles Krauthammer blasted Pres. Barack Obama's response to the terrorist attacks in France during a Ringling College Library Association roundtable Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Medical Assisting students Esbeydi Penaloza and Jackie Pizano go through how to teach someone how to use a walker.
  • 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
The Humane Society of Sarasota County is lowering adoption fees to $10 as of Wednesday in order to make room for rescues.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2017
Animal sanctuaries, shelters assess damage and offer relief

Staff from Cat Depot, Mote, Save Our Seabirds and the Humane Society weathered the storm with their pawed, finned and feathered friends.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chariot Johnson led Booker girls basketball with 19 points against Lakewood on Tuesday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2022
Tornadoes girls basketball still spinning

Booker has reached the Elite Eight for the second time in program history

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Tsunami and their supporters celebrate after the club's FLAGS championship. Photo courtesy Ira Klein.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2022
Sarasota Tsunami take FLAGS short course championship

Sarasota Tsunami wins second team championship in a season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Martin with Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County members.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota man receives $20,000 grant for Boys & Girls Clubs

Jim Martin has been a volunteer with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County for more than 15 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In May, the town transitioned from Longboat Code Red to Alert Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 17, 2020
Don't expect emergency sirens anytime soon in Longboat Key

Commissioners discussed the town's emergency notification system on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
For the typical single-family household, the rate that appears on monthly bills will move from $16.19 to $17.72, taking effect on July 1 for billing on Aug. 1. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 10, 2022
Longboat Key OKs trash-rate hike but will keep watching

Waste Management Inc. gains approval for the 10.01% increase, but leaders will monitor the increases agreed to by surrounding communities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 23, 2020
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church gets into the Christmas spirit

Church members gathered Nov. 21 to hang lights and decorate the church's many trees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Howard Tipton will start as Town Manager Jan. 30. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2022
It's a deal: Longboat Key appoints Howard Tipton as new town manager

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved the contract with Tipton on Monday. Tom Harmer's contract is extended.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Thief gets bad news at Bradenton convenience store

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Survivors in Sync dragon boat team finish second overall in New Zealand, beating every team from the northern hemisphere.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2023
Paddlers share stories from international breast cancer dragon boat event

Survivors in Sync finished second overall at the festival, held April 15-16 on Lake Karapiro in Cambridge, New Zealand.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2021
Collin Morikawa wins the WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession

Morikawa becomes the second player to win a major and a WGC event before turning 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
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