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Maya Biter, age 6, takes in a view of the sky through a telescope set up by the Sidewalk Science Center.
  • By James Peter |
  • March 31, 2023
Southside Elementary STEAM Night entertains with science and art

Over 300 Sarasota children explored exhibits including telescopes, meteorites and robots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, Concession owner Bruce Cassidy, PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady, Intersport founder Charles Besser and former PGA Tour star Peter Jacobsen announced the new World Champions Cup in April.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2023
World Champions Cup to throw block party in Lakewood Ranch

The inaugural PGA Tour Champions event is going all out to thank The Concession and the region.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
How long will our streak last?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 7, 2023
How long will our streak last?

The area has been fortunate to avoid a direct hit from a hurricane. Will we always be this lucky?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 7, 2022
Daniel Louis Hessel

Daniel Louis Hessel (Dan) age 84 of Longboat Key, FL, and former resident of Roseville and Ham Lake, MN, passed away November 28, 2022 after a nine year battle with Parkinson's Disease.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • September 17, 2023
How old do you want to be?

A confluence of health issues can lead to metabolic syndrome, but lifestyle changes can reduce the risk factors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Max Colby Bendixen, junior Parker Severs, sophomore Josh Orgen, junior Henry Burbee and junior Luke Wilson sit with the FHSAA Class 3A boys golf runner-up trophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High boys golfers earn silver medal at state tournament

Mustangs junior Parker Severs finished tied for second in the individual standings, while junior Henry Burbee finished fourth at the FHSAA Class 3A state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioners Deborah Murphy (beck left) and Gary Coffin (back center) were sworn in on March 20. Also pictured: Penny Gold, BJ Bishop, Debra Williams, Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 20, 2023
Gold, Williams secure second terms in uncontested Town Commission race

Because the Longboat Key Town Commission race is uncontested, no election will take place, and the two commissioners will retain their seats for three more years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Never too senior to have fun
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 24, 2023
Never too senior to have fun

Senior Friendship Centers hosted couples 50 and older for a prom night of dancing and dining.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 21, 2023
Longboat couple encourages safety online and in-person

Mike and Lynn Madden are co-founders of Center for Aging Resources and Enrichment, a New York-based program focused on the well-being of retirees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nathan Benderson Park holds four summer camps for kids ages 6-14.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2023
2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - Sports

Your guide to summer camps this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Golf legend Nick Price tells the crowd about what went into planning the golf course and what it will be like to play the course.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 12, 2023
Soleta Golf Club plans to put Myakka City on the map as golf destination

Golf legends Nick Price and David Leadbetter are part of the team behind the Soleta Golf Club.

  • East County
  • News
The Players Centre for Performing Arts and Bay Park Conservancy are vying for control of Municipal Auditorium. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota City Commission sends Municipal Auditorium lease back to staff

After The Players Centre and Bay Park Conservancy failed to reach a compromise on leasing Municipal Auditorium, the City Commission sent the matter back to staff for further evaluation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Goldfarb previews the newly released brochure for the 2023-2024 year at the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 13, 2023
Temple Beth Israel Education Center courses open for sign-ups

Program Director Susan Goldfarb has planned a year jampacked with new courses for its many Education Center students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This vacation rental property at 234 Grant Drive is one of three on Lido Key involved in a Bert Harris Act claim against the city for alleged devaluation resulting from a city ordinance that caps overnight capacity.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 9, 2023
City won't make exceptions to vacation rental policy for Lido Key houses

The Sarasota City Commission's ordinance to expand the vacation rental restrictions citywide could resolve possible lawsuits and balance costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota PD grants 4-year-old's wish, swears in youngest officer
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 28, 2023
Sarasota PD grants 4-year-old's wish, swears in youngest officer

At age 4, cancer patient Andrew Pickart's beach trip wish was enhanced as he became an honorary officer of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Country Creek's Mila Goetting always keeps her eyes on the next obstacle. In this case, she's thrusting herself from one hopscotch to the next.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2023
Ninja courses no obstacle for Bradenton 12-year-old

Country Creek's Mila Goetting grew to love such competitions by watching "American Ninja Warrior."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Samantha Duval plays Audrey, the crush of nerdy flower-shop assistant Seymour (Sam Seferian), who names his carnivorous plant Audrey II in her honor.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 2, 2023
Comedy, horror and cool tunes bloom at FST's 'Little Shop of Horrors'

A florist shop clerk meets a carnivorous plant from outer space in this 1980s musical farce.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Eyla Grayce Jackson, Jewel Love Jackson and Skylar Rae Jackson receive prizes for reading books as part of Music Compound's Rock Your Summer Reading program.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 30, 2023
Music Compound encourages reading with summer program

Children can earn prizes based on the number of books they read.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Loomis Bros. Circus appears at Hobart Arena from Aug. 4-6.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 3-9

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
As executive director of Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, Rhonda Leiberick has found work that is deeply meaningful.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2023
Get-it-done attitude put to work for Meals on Wheels of Sarasota

Rhonda Leiberick, a Lakewood Ranch resident and the executive director of Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, finds her calling creating meaningful connections.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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