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11-year-old Charlie Rayner practices riding with the help of his mom, Erin Rayner, the owner of Opportunity Farm. Charlie Rayner is riding 18-year-old Popcorn.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 27, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: New opportunities in East County

Riders of all ages jump at Opportunity Farm in east Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
At low tide, Commissioner Phill Younger says that concrete teeth, or baffling, used to help stop the flow of sand to hold a beach, are non-existent right now in the seaward sections of the groins that jut into the Gulf. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2015
Sand saving groins questioned

Two groins installed to hold sand on the north end of Longboat Key will be left alone for now. But commissioners made it known Monday they want frequent updates on their performance before more sand is placed there.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles is investing in Longboat Key's future by adding a second story to his Longboat Key restaurant.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Ed Chiles

The longtime Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key restaurant owner thinks a pro-business attitude will bring a sense of community to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission approved a new fiscal year budget Monday night that includes a 5.3% millage increase
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 20, 2011
Commission approves 5.3% millage increase

Sarasota city commissioners approved on second reading tonight a new fiscal year budget that raises the millage rate to 2.9249 mills.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Dixie Swim Club" runs through June 22, at The Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 13, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Dixie Swim Club'

'The Dixie Swim Club' is making a big splash this month at The Players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 19, 2020
Doing the Most Good

As it learns more about local needs, Lakewood Ranch Community Fund works to engage more donors.

  • LWR Life
Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch board member Susan Giroux and President Debbie Rubin are eager to get the new facilities open to the public.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2011
Humane Society opens facilities

The Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch officially opened June 18 its new adoption center and consignment boutique to the public.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2012
News Briefs

Visit Sarasota County names new board

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rouchers' airy living room was the location of many great Jazz Club parties. A triptych by Syd Solomon, at right, adds color to the space. The painting at center is by David Shapiro.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 27, 2014
Home of the Month: The Music and the Memories

A Siesta Key home masterfully embodies the Sarasota art world.

  • Arts + Culture
2.  Rollerblade
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 28, 2020
You Can Do It: Alternative Ways to Exercise

Gyms are closed, weights are nearly impossible to buy. Still, you can work out and have fun with a few substitutions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jade Rhodes leads Auburn with 17 home runs so far this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2015
Power hitter

Former Sarasota High infielder Jade Rhodes has helped blast the Auburn University softball team to a No. 3 national ranking.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A sari, circa 1867, from Bengaluru, Karnataka; made of silk and metal-wrapped thread — Photos courtesy Victoria and Albert Museum, London
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 14, 2019
'The Fabric of India' explores the global importance of textiles at The Ringling

The latest exhibit in the Searing Gallery tells the woven history of India's most important good.

  • Arts + Culture
Layden Kraut, Sophia Marzonie and Isabella Moncion, first graders at B.D. Gullett Elementary School are all used to using laptops. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 10, 2021
A year of COVID-19: Schools adapt in east Bradenton

Parents, teachers say the School District of Manatee County has navigated the pandemic well.

  • East County
  • News
A new Aldi is headed to East County.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 9, 2015
Aldi approved for East County

Aldi is adding a second grocer location to Manatee County and its first East County location.

  • East County
  • News
Eighth-grader Gianna Silipo attempts to brush Libby, left, and Lennon, right, at the same time. Silipo said she enjoys taking care of the pigs because they're loving.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 9, 2019
Haile Middle School pigs get new pen

New swine facility at Haile Middle School causes students to never want to leave

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 30, 2019
Public park, public funding

It's exciting to envision a $100 million park on Sarasota Bay. But then there's the issue of money. From where will it come? Now, the hard part has begun — figuring which taxpayers will pay.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 18, 2013
An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said state drive-up testing results show Florida's infection rate for COVID-19 to be below 3% currently.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2020
Governor lauds Florida's COVID-19 testing in Sarasota

Sarasota's new COVID-19 testing site gets visit from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 18, 2012
DSA expands First Friday to every Friday

A popular First Friday event sponsored by the Downtown Sarasota Alliance will now be held every Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
My View: Sell every last parcel

At first, we thought it was another one of our April Fools' spoofs. The news report last week said Sarasota city commissioners instructed city staff to compile a list of the city's top 10 properties that could be sold to the private sector to raise cash.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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