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Will Thomas follows through on an approach shot at the Qdoba Tournament of Champions on Oct. 3 in Davenport. The sophomore is in his first year on varsity for the new-look Mustangs.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 8, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team looking to take the next step

After placing second in the state the past two years, the Mustangs have high hopes despite heavy graduation losses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carole Kleinberg, co-founder and artistic director of the Sarasota Jewish Theatre.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • October 6, 2025
Sarasota Jewish Theatre founder and artistic director is stepping down

The 2025-26 season will be Carole Kleinberg's last at the helm of the theater.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 465 E. Royal Flamingo Drive sold for $4.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 8, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for September 22-26 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on East Royal Flamingo Drive tops the week's sales at $4.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Joseph Evans Lembo (1963-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 19, 2025
Joseph Evans Lembo

Joseph Evans Lembo, 61, passed away on August 7, 2025, following a brief illness.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota County Public Works Director Spencer Anderson briefs the public about flooding during the 2024 hurricane season.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 2, 2025
New stormwater department to separate from Public Works

Citing public perception of slow response to 2024 flood mitigation, the Sarasota County Commission votes to remove that function from the Public Works Department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Bob McCann stands behind the amendment he brought before the commission in January that would reinstate additional wetland buffers in Manatee County. He says the amendment is not more "burdensome or restrictive" because it was already in place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 13, 2025
Upcoming Manatee land use meeting should grab your attention

Wetland buffers and the Future Development Area Boundary will be discussed.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Incoming Longboat Key Chief of Police Russ Mager speaks during a ceremony in 2022 when he was Delray Beach's chief.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2025
Longboat Key gets a new police chief on Aug. 4

Public is invited to morning swearing-in ceremony of Russ Mager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hermitage Artist Retreat hires new development director
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2025
Hermitage Artist Retreat hires new development director

Melanie Vadzemnieks previously held the same role at Erie Art Museum in Pennsylvania.

  • Arts + Culture
Sharon Hillstrom, president and CEO of the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation, asks commissioners to extend the contract through December, but commissioners opt to let it expire Sept. 30.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 1, 2025
Manatee cuts funds to EDC, Longboat impacts likely limited

The Bradenton Area EDC is jointly funded by public investments and private donors, according to its annual report, which shows $1.1 million in revenue in 2024.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Setter Layla Larrick is one of a few key returners who expect Cardinal Mooney volleyball to make another run deep into the postseason.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • August 13, 2025
Cardinal Mooney volleyball sets sights on state tournament

A young and deep Cougars team believes it has the players to make a run at a title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Eva Bennett, 6, and her mom Kelly Bennett
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 27, 2025
City of Sarasota celebrates Take Your Child to Work Day

The city's Bring Your Kids to Work Day offered a glimpse into the workings of the local government and its police department.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bozza is serenaded by Bradford Anderson, who played Damian Spinelli on "General Hospital."
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch bubbles with excitement during soap stars' visit

More than 100 fans attend Lakewood Ranch Country Club event to meet their favorite stars supporting Samantha's Friends.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The St. Regis Longboat Key at night on August 14, 2024. The resort's lights were an issue during the 2024 sea turtle nesting season.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 17, 2024
No fines added after final St. Regis hearing finds resort in violation

After a slew of lighting violations resulted in $6,850 of fines, representatives from the St. Regis say resort staff is working on compliance and education.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Country Club Village home at 7210 Desert Ridge Glen sold for $1.9 million. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,487 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 14, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 29-Oct. 3 in Lakewood Ranch

A Riverdale Revised home on Regatta Way topped the week's sales at $2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Acoustic guitarist and singer Ross David played some tunes on Aug. 17 at Lido Beach.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 27, 2025
Music performers keep Longboat Key, St. Armands entertained

Musicians Eddie Tobin, Steel Pan Dan and Chad Tallman share what they enjoy about playing at area venues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Payton Marshall, along with her mother-in-law Marie Marshall, cheer on No Filter. The band played at her wedding on June 22, 2024.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 3, 2025
Ranch Nite Wednesdays returns in Lakewood Ranch after summer break

The weekly event is back every Wednesday through May with food trucks, music and cornhole.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home at 8532 Pavia Way sold for $3.15 million. Built in 2023, it has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,162 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 21, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Lake Club topped the week’s sales at $3.15 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Three new commissioners are sworn in on Nov. 19. The new Manatee County Commission from left to right: Tal Siddique, Carol Felts, George Kruse, Mike Rahn, Amanda Ballard, Jason Bearden and Dr. Robert McCann.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 18, 2025
6 Manatee County commissioners face lawsuit

The lawsuit claims Bradenton Times Publisher Joe McClash used his outlet to influence election in his favor.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 2554 Arlington St. was built in 2024 and has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,906 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 9, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for September 22-26 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Palmer Ranch home on Legacy Estates Boulevard tops the week's sales at $2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Emergency Operations Center call center works in "pods," each team working on a certain aspect such as fire dispatch, law dispatch and call taking.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 17, 2025
911 callers in Sarasota will soon receive surveys

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office rolls out new feedback tool that will reconnect with callers to both emergency and non-emergency lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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