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SMART retired Executive Director Gail Clifton, advisory board member Nick Drizos, Barn Manager Samantha Toomey, Board member John Moore and Executive Director Brandi Ezell are excited the arena now can be used year round.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2018
Bradenton riding therapy program takes cover

SMART's five-year fundraising campaign leads to a covered arena.

  • East County
  • News
Pending approval, the project could begin in the first or second quarter of 2014. The hotel will close for 16 to 18 months for construction.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2013
Longboat Key Hilton unveils $24 million project

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd. seeks to close the resort for 16 to 18 months for a project that would add 85 tourism units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jane Herrin. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Fire marshal was with Bush team at Emma Booker

Herrin was in the same building as the President and watched the tragedy unfold from the media center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to online learning

Following state directives, students in the Sarasota County School district will learn online until at least May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ed Kelly said he likes to compete against himself while bowling — and he would likely do it more often with a bowling facility in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents get their bowling fix despite no easy-access lanes

MVP Sports and Social provides an outlet for bowling fans despite the long drive to Bradenton's Bowlero center.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 25, 2019
Oil: villain or lifeblood?

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 248-120 on a bill to ban permanently oil drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The four-way stop signs are already in place, west across Ocean Boulevard.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 23, 2022
Siesta Key gains a new four-way stop intersection

County commissioners OK extra stop signs in Siesta Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 9, 2022
Truly Valued brings New Orleans food to Michael's on the Bay

The event was held Oct. 8.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 9, 2022
Sarasota's Fresh Friday event raises money for Hurricane Ian relief

The monthly event was held Oct. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"We call it like we see it," Jack Littman-Quinn says of his and his wife's food reviews.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 28, 2014
Food reviewers love to share their meals

Jack and Beth Littman-Quinn started reviewing food because they wanted to have a hobby together. Seven years later, they still enjoy sharing the experience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 28

MaryAnn Parks captured this dragonfly taking a rest in Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 2, 2019
Cops Corner: They're not suspicious, they're just fine

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ryder Wahlsmith, a rising senior at Lakewood Ranch High School and a Manatee Technical College student, wipes down the plane as he continues to work on it. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 23, 2021
MTC students have plane fun in east Bradenton

MTC automotive technology students on board for new challenge.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Out-of-Door Academy's Reece Whatmore, a senior, and Harper Campbell, a sophomore, are EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors committed to educating people on how to protect local water resources. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 14, 2020
Ambassadors of change in east Bradenton

Two ODA students work to educate others on how to protect water resources.

  • East County
  • News
Kyle Scott Battie is leading the incumbent in District 1, while Liz Alpert and Erik Arroyo are ahead of the top vote-getters in the August primary for Districts 2 and 3. File photos
  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2020
Battie, Alpert, Arroyo win City Commission races

Two newcomers and one incumbent are set to claim the three district seats on the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 5, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Tayler Brothers

Tayler Brothers, 20, of Osprey, got his first boogie board for his fifth birthday and has not been off his surfboard since.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Anya Taylor-Joy in "The VVitch." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2019
Cringe Blog: Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?

"Evil" and "The VVitch" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kevin Allen (right) bonds with Corrine Wagner (left) and Maggie and Ron Magee over a bottle of chardonnay at a pop-up meeting of the Lakewood Ranch Wine Club.
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 23, 2018
Sip and Tell

A Lakewood Ranch wine dilettante uncorks three bottles of vino with the town’s wine club.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 7

Danelle Yerkey captured these flamingos at Sarasota Jungle Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Simpson, Bob Feller, William Perkins, Nancy Castro, Craig Hazelton and Terry Byce worked together on the renovation.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 19, 2018
A Lakewood Ranch village builds a home

Harvest United Methodist Church members combine to renovate Bradenton veteran's home.

  • East County
  • News
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