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Bobby Jones Golf Club has received $3.2 million in major on-course investments in the past 30 years, staff said, but deteriorating infrastructure and drainage issues persist.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
Bobby Jones issues remain unsettled

The city hopes community workshops and an advisory board will help establish a strategy for addressing the golf course’s financial woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
Monaca Onstad stands at Waterside Place in front of a window promoting the farmers market.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 27, 2021
Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch makes its move to Waterside Place

Vendors, organizers excited about the Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch moving to Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission has operated with six commissioners since March 22.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 12, 2021
Goals and Objectives meeting is next week

The pandemic prompted the cancellation of the April 2020 Goals and Objectives meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lorna Bieber's "Natural World" opens at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art on May 20 and runs through Oct. 15.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 18-24

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
John Wishart loves the 289 high performance engine in his 1964 1/2 Mustang, the first of its kind to roll off the assembly line.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 13, 2021
Longtime Mustang car show returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The Ponies Under the Palms car show in Lakewood Ranch raises money for Take Stock in Children and Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Open Mic Night is every Tuesday at 10 p.m. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 28, 2018
The Mable features many remnants of the old Growler's Pub — with a twist

Goodbye Growler’s Pub, the beloved North Trail establishment Hello Mable. Tyler Yurckonis and Mark Caragiulo reinvent Sarasota’s most artful watering hole.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Recycling collections in the city will resume on their normal schedule on Monday. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 7, 2022
Sarasota city, county recycling collections to resume on Monday

The City of Sarasota's recycling receiving vendor will be back in operation this weekend. Collections will resume on their normal schedule beginning Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Randall and Maria Wagner are excited their dog, Carmella, won "cutest" in the Lucky Dog Parade in 2020.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosts Irish Celtic Festival

The Irish Celtic Festival will return to Greenbrook Adventure Park on March 11 for day of Irish music, food and fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Duncan McClenn's "Duncan’s Garden in Glass"
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 9, 2020
Shine Bright: Selby Gardens hosts third annual glass exhibition

The "In Dialogue with Nature: Glass in the Gardens" glass exhibition opened Aug. 8.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Heather Manley, the co-founder of World of Wonder Academy, engages with children during story time.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 11, 2022
World of Wonder Academy provides home-school enrichment

The new academy in Lakewood Ranch supplements home-school education.

  • East County
  • Schools
The town of Longboat Key completed phase one of the Town Center project in the summer of 2020. Phase two work of further improving the outdoor venue is ongoing. Phase three is the development of new facilities at the site.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 21, 2021
Commissioners differ on Town Center next steps

Phase three of Longboat Key's Town Center project calls for the development of new facilities at the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
P&Z still has familiar faces

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board was reduced from nine to seven members Monday. Stephen Madva is the only new member.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key continues to sort through enforcement of the resident permit parking program in the Longbeach Village neighborhood, which started on Jan. 1.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key preps for spring break visitors

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about some changes along with new parking rules implemented at the start of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
During his introductory press conference Jan. 29, Jim Rieser said he would continue to prioritize the community policing philosophy favored by former Chief Bernadette DiPino. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 10, 2021
Conversation with Jim Rieser

The new chief of the Sarasota Police Department discusses his transition into the top law enforcement position and his priorities for the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“People from all over the country can support you, your pet and the shelter at the same time," says HSSC Executive Director Kristi Dorman.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 28, 2014
Humane Society searches for pet models

The Humane Society of Sarasota County will be accepting entries for its 3rd annual 'The Real HousePets of Sarasota County' Pet Calendar and Photo Contest. The winner will be featured on the cover of the 2015 calendar and each of the top 12 finalists will be showcased as a pet of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Jessica Barfield
  • A time to celebrate |
  • February 22, 2018
Just Married: Brian and Matthew Craft

On Jan. 11, the couple started their love story at the Powel Crosley Estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Braden River High School graduate Chloe Carnegie walks across the field with her diploma during the school's graduation ceremony at LECOM Park in 2020.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 9, 2021
School Board of Manatee County approves graduation date changes

Manatee County high school graduations will take place in the first week of June.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Historical Society accepted bids until Nov. 11 on the larger L-shaped cottage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 23, 2020
Longboat Key historic cottages planning to move in 2021

The cottages currently sit at 521 Broadway St. in the Longbeach Village neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although portions of the parking lot and beach access at Ted Sperling Park were still underwater Thursday afternoon, the city said all major streets were reopen following Tropical Storm Eta.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2020
City, county assess Tropical Storm Eta’s effects

Although the region avoided the worst of the storm, officials responded to reports of flooding and debris Wednesday and Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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