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The Van Wezel Performing Arts Halls will continue with current COVID protocols for selected acts as demanded by artist contracts.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 4, 2022
COVID-19 regulations change for arts organizations

A number of local arts organizations have elected to modify their existing pandemic regulations.

  • Arts + Culture
SPD officers tell noisy apartment residents to be quiet
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 29, 2023
SPD officers tell noisy apartment residents to be quiet

Noisy neighbors, a shed eviction and nonpayment for a car sale are among reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Zach Stobaugh and Tatiana Clegg play Mary and Joseph.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 3, 2022
Live Nativity is a lasting tradition

St. Armands Circle was abuzz with holiday cheer Friday night. While the tree was being lit in the park, St. Armands Key Lutheran Church held its annual live nativity scene.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A survey shows an 18% decline in seagrass in Sarasota Bay. Seagrass affects more than 75% of marine life. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 20, 2021
Seagrass decline in Sarasota Bay is cause for concern

A survey of Sarasota Bay shows an 18% decline in seagrass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Brown urges communities to work together

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown hopes the town will work more closely with its neighbors to reduce the costs of future beach projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Myakka City residents Heidi and Wayne Minihkeim stand in front of Myakka City's "triangle," located at the intersection of State Road 70 and County Road 675. They oppose commercial development at the site.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 31, 2021
Myakka 'triangle' rezone proposed again at S.R. 70 and C.R. 675

Will Myakka City triangle be developed for commercial use?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 10, 2019
All Angels members gather for annual brunch

About 70 church members attended the brunch and meeting on Feb. 10 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carol Hayes cleaning up the inside of Coastal HoBo
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 2, 2023
Local businesses encouraged to take damage survey

The survey asks for both physical and economic damages caused by Hurricane Idalia.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 27, 2022
Babies on parade at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

The Women's Center Halloween event returns to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
Rubinovitz
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 29, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Resolutions

We asked Longboaters what their New Years plans and resolutions are.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Freshman Addison Shea, senior Hailey Marston, sophomore Maeve Ingham, senior Gracie Marston, sophomore Tamlyn Leatt and senior Aurora Melzer hope to run the Mustangs to a state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs cross country takes aim at state title

The Lakewood Ranch girls cross country team has its sights set on a state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chief Transportation Planner Colleen McGue discusses the Sarasota in Motion master plan with resident Patrick Gannon at a workshop Tuesday, March 10.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
City transportation plan emphasizes biking, walking, public transit

Sarasota planning officials believe projects focused on alternate modes of travel will create a better balance on city streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A smoking station stands at the Broadway beach access point Monday morning. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2022
Longboat Key adds to list of municipalities passing smoking bans in parks and on beaches

The ban was approved on first reading Sept. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Diego Munoz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Diego Munoz

The Lakewood Ranch wrestler talks his takedowns and his best advice.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arizona College of Nursing students practice their skills in the simulation lab, which provides hands-on learning opportunities for students. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 17, 2022
Arizona College of Nursing to open campus in Manatee in August

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center will be among regional hospitals to benefit from new college of nursing.

  • East County
  • Schools
Shepard Englander is 57.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 3, 2021
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee takes on new CEO

Shepard Englander is making his way to Sarasota this September.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River safety Devontay Seabrooks, left, and defensive end Paul Wiggins helped push a woman's van out of flood waters and onto dry land Aug. 31.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pirates rush to save woman from sinking

  • East County
  • Sports
Stuart Ullman thinks adding more to the Cooper Creek area is "irresponsible" and will only add to traffic, pollution and other problems.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2018
Cooper Creek plan raises concerns

Nearby residents question whether growth will compromise quality of life.

  • East County
  • News
Alyssa Lopez and Alyssa Snider
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 24, 2023
Sarasota and Siesta Key natives team up on 'The Challenge'

Alyssa Lopez from Sarasota and Alyssa Snider from Siesta Key formed a close bond while filming the reality TV series' current season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Duke speaks to veterans on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 14, 2022
Gratitude America hosts veteran's retreat on Siesta Key Beach

Veterans worked through traumatic experiences through nature-based activities.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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