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Waves is ready to get back into the gulf after having surgery to remove tumors. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 30, 2022
Injured green sea turtle treated and released back to the Gulf

Mote rescued the sea turtle found tangled in fishing wire near Cortez in May and took it to its rehab hospital for treatment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This section of Old Farm Road in Mote Ranch does not have an invasive plants species problem, allowing native Florida species to grow and thrive.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 3, 2021
More demand for Manatee County grant program

Manatee County's Neighborhood Enhancement Grant program supports local communities

  • East County
  • News
Connie Dixon plans to use her love of horses to connect with students when she becomes principal at Gene Witt Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2022
Gene Witt Elementary in Bradenton names new principal

Connie Dixon has waited 20 years to be an administrator at Gene Witt Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.4.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: June 13

Michael Cohen captured this pair of parrots on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Liz Alpert

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 7, 2022
New deputy chief of emergency management joins Manatee County

Jodie Setnor Fiske brings a history of emergency responses to major incidents.

  • East County
  • News
This draft shows Manatee County’s plan for the library with 60% of the design complete. The plan is subject to change because of design tweaks and the commissioners’ budget approval process. (Courtesy of Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 23, 2021
Proposed budget for Lakewood Ranch library in Manatee County skyrockets

Manatee County commissioners debate whether a $19.9 million budget is necessary for a Lakewood Ranch library.

  • East County
  • News
Although the beach is packed, buses to the beach are virtually empty Jan. 31. Beach patrons said riding the bus wasn’t convenient.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 11, 2016
The routes not taken

Encouraging the public to embrace alternative transportation on, and off, Siesta Key, may require a perception shift on buses and trolleys.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A Wilco Electrical LLC employee works on the town's underground utilities project along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 23, 2020
Underground electricity coming soon to Longboat

The project is projected to cost about $49.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harley Quinn (Kaley Cuoco) in "Harley Quinn." Photo source: HBO Max.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2020
Binge Blog: It's almost impossible to get brains out of a cape

HBO Max's "Harley Quinn" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch's Sutton Burnstein, 5; Elliott Knight, 8; Ethan Burnstein, 9; and Bob Wayman, 10, have a little fun at a Bradenton Marauders game at LECOM Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2021
What a catch! We love baseball's beauty.

Stars shine in America's pastime, but the burning love begins in our back yards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patrick Stalionis took this sunset photo off Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: River Rays

Patrick Stalionis took this sunset photo off Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino still has his Ladder 102 hat he wore as a New York City fireman who was fortunate to survive the collapse of the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Former New York City fireman shares memories of the attack

Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino, a New York City fireman who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, says 9-11 stories need to be told.

  • East County
  • News
Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds and John Krasinski in "A Quiet Place." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 16, 2019
Binge Blog: Laughing silently to myself

"Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid" (Netflix) and "A Quiet Place" (Amazon Prime Video) are this week's recommendations from the Sarasota Observer's Binge Blog.

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A rendering of the ice skating rink at the new St. Armands Circle Winter Spectacular.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 15, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 17-23

The best of British ballet comes to Sarasota, which will also play host to comedy, live music, tribute acts and world class theater this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Craft Growlers To Go and Tasting Room is open 3-10 p.m. Monday, noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 11:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2018
Lakewood Ranch boasts diverse nightlife options — for those with early bedtimes

Lakewood Ranch has more nightlife options than it might seem. But how will that change as the area develops?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lakewood Ranch's Samantha Malcolm is a new board member for the Manatee Literacy Council.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 12, 2021
Lakewood Ranch teen joins Manatee Literacy Council's board

ODA rising senior hopes to bring a new perspective to the Manatee Literacy Council.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 29

Mark Williamson captured this Emu at Big Cat Habitat.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
New housing stock increased by 10.9% between 2010 and 2020 in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area. Over that same decade, population grew by 18.2%. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 29, 2022
Sarasota region housing stock grew 10.9% from 2010 to 2020

Far outpaced by population growth, new housing stock in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton area grew more than the national average in the decade between the 2008 recession and COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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