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 Olivia Yagy, Tyler Blair, Jake Pearlman, Shawn Genther, Joshua Little and Brandon Follis, of ManaSota Films, are creating a single-shot film.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2016
Lights, Camera Collaboration

Area filmmakers pool their talents to learn and improve their craft.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Six Women with Brain Death'

'Six Women with Brain Death' takes audiences on a wild ride at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Corey Vandenhoe snorkeling during the Great Scallop Search
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 18, 2025
Help scientists while enjoying a day on Sarasota Bay

Sarasota Bay Watch is hosting its annual citizen science-led survey of scallops in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Progress at University will be located next to the former Sarasota Kennel Club, which may be developed into another apartment complex.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2023
One SRQ-adjacent apartment complex progresses while a second remains on hold

The City Commission gave the go-ahead for the 280-unit Progress at University apartment development. Meanwhile the legal battle over Aventon apartments next door will go on at least through the spring.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Weldon  Frost, 84, writes and taps out letters to the editor on his keyboard to the Longboat Observer when he feels important issues need to be addressed.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
A Conversation with Weldon Frost

Longboat Key resident Weldon Frost, 84, writes and taps out letters to the editor on his keyboard to the Longboat Observer when he feels important issues need to be addressed. He recently sat down with the Longboat Observer to discuss everything from oil

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 14, 2009
Finalists chosen for McNeal principal

Barry Dunn, James Horner and Norma Scott will meet staff and the public at a community forum May 14.

  • East County
  • Schools
The municipal parking lot between Avenida Madera and Avenida de Mayo is one of two commercial lots on Siesta not linked to specific businesses.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 21, 2011
SKVA gets update on parking, housing rentals

A county code enforcement officer says Siesta Key property owners are charging drivers up to $20 a day to park illegally in residential areas. Some property owners are violating a county ordinance that supersedes a state law on short-term rentals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
Maintenance Corp. ordinance set for hearing

The County Commission this week approved a Feb. 21 public hearing on a new Maintenance Corp. ordinance for the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
State Rep. Greg Steube urged Peridia residents to get organized and work with Manatee County commissioners to get the 44th Avenue East extension project stopped at U.S. 301. Peridia residents Peter Schneider and Loretto Sadkin sat next to him.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 6, 2013
Peridia residents oppose 44th Avenue expansion

Part of Manatee County's Comprehensive Plan since 1987, the road-widening project will connect Cortez Road on the west to Lakewood Ranch on the east.

  • East County
  • News
Laila Ward, an eighth grader, and Mason Engelsberg show off the trophy they received for placing first in Challenging Technology Issues during the Technology Student Association state competition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 11, 2020
Big effort for Mona Jain TSA in debut

Mona Jain's TSA club surpasses expectations in first year

  • East County
  • News
Former FEMA director Craig Fugate says recovery from a hurricane is a difficult, long-term process.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 31, 2017
'Don't kid yourselves,' disaster expert tells Longboat residents

Former FEMA director Craig Fugate says recovery from a hurricane is a difficult, long-term process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Lou Johnson is currently working on a second photography book.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 23, 2019
Mary Lou Johnson captures lure of Longboat

The local photographer’s book, ‘The Lure of Longboat Key: Sunrise to Sunset,’ has sold more than 1,200 copies in Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Victor DeRenzi and Executive Director Richard Russell welcome guests. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 5, 2019
Sarasota Opera reveals its 2019-2020 season

The upcoming season will include a return to several operas the company hasn't performed in more than a decade.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch resident Virginia Craig uses tools, like increasing font size, on websites to help her see better.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2019
New look in store for government websites?

Government websites struggle to balance cost, information offerings for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.

  • East County
  • News
Desmond Lindsay became the first ODA baseball player to be drafted when he was selected by the New York Mets with the 53rd overall pick in the 2015 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft June 8.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2015
East County: Top 5 Moments of 2015

East County: Top 5 Moments of 2015

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 27, 2016
Persistent peacock population peeves Longbeach Village residents

As a contractor continues rounding up the local peafowl, Longbeach Village residents think the problem may be bigger than town officials originally thought.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Riverview High volleyball team finished the regular season 19-1 and earned the No. 2 seed in the Class 8A-District 6 tournament.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2015
Rams find success when it counts

The Riverview High volleyball team finished the regular season 19-1, the No. 2 seed Lady Rams will play for the Class 8A-District 6 title Oct. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
St. Armands Circle. File photo
  • By Edward G. Rosenblum |
  • March 26, 2014
Fournier's Circle allegations are groundless

The St. Armands Residents Association is not picking art festival 'winners and losers.' It simply wants common sense - and safety for all.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Photo by Jen Blanco Thirteen-year-old Connor Park and his younger sister, Heather, 9, both plan to compete in trampoline next year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2014
Going for Gold

Siblings Connor and Heather Park began taking trampoline and gymnastics lessons at Kids Supergym about three years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
Booker High junior J.P. Lattimore has emerged as a leader this season on the boys varsity basketball team.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 30, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: J.P. Lattimore

The junior forward is leading Booker High in scoring this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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