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From left, Drayton Saunders, Marty Hylton, Mollie Cardamone and Dave Bullock comprised the panel for the Sept. 4 Tiger Bay Club meeting.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2025
Panel shifts focus from Van Wezel to new performing arts center

Tiger Bay Club program on Purple Ribbon Committee report puts new Sarasota Performing Arts Center at center stage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brooke Pavek (left) and Xochitl Napoles (right) skate down the path at Nathan Benderson Park on Oct. 18. Both will be active in this year's marathon.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 22, 2025
Florida Inline Skating Marathon celebrates fifth anniversary in Sarasota

The Nov. 8 event at Nathan Benderson Park will be the largest marathon of its kind in the state.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Public Works Director Charlie Mopps speaks at a town commission meeting Oct. 6, 2025 where he spoke about the rebuilding efforts of the town following back-to-back hurricanes in 2024.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 8, 2025
Longboat Key waits on insurance, FEMA money from storm cleanup

A year after hurricanes Helene and Milton ravaged the Gulf Coast, town officials are still rebuilding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
Town Center Green will be the focal point of celebrations when Longboat Key celebrates its 70th anniversary.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 11, 2025
Save the date for Longboat Key's 70th anniversary bash

The town of Longboat Key is ringing in 70 years of existence in a big way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County commissioners approve the purchase of Mixon Fruit Farms for $13.5 million July 29, exactly two years after the farm's last day of business.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 6, 2025
Manatee County moves forward with Mixon Fruit Farms purchase

The property will be purchased for $13.5 million and be developed into a living museum, a library and other public uses.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota suspect arrested in 2006 child-sex case
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2025
Sarasota suspect arrested in 2006 child-sex case

A man was arrested Thursday in Tennessee on capital charges.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lunara is located in Sapphire Shores, just south of the Ringling Museum along Sarasota Bay.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 9, 2025
Priced at nearly $19 million, Sarasota home offers a touch of California style

The Sapphire Shores property includes a collection of features alongside Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parents, teachers and community members gather in the cafeteria Sept. 18 to voice concerns in a school district-led meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 23, 2025
Community suggests alternatives to Wilkinson Elementary closure

During a Sept. 18 meeting with parents, staff and community members, the Sarasota school district collected alternative ideas to the possible closure of the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Longboat Key Town Commission met at town hall Monday, Sept. 22 to hold a workshop where legislative priorities, canal dredging and more were discussed.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 24, 2025
Early results say no to changing Gulf of Mexico Drive

A mention of Gulf of Mexico on the town's list of legislative priorities launched the Longboat Key Town Commission into debate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 4, 2025
Rev your engines for exotic cars on St. Armands

The Exotic Car Show On The Circle takes place Saturday on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
District 5 Commissioner Bob McCann votes against approving Manatee County's FY2026 budget.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 22, 2025
Manatee County commissioner calls DOGE audit 'accurate'

Commissioner Bob McCann said it's time to "tighten the belt and cut some people loose."

  • East County
  • News
Raleigh Moseley II and Jazzmin Carson star in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Purlie," which runs through Nov. 9.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 22, 2025
A theater critic presents his picks for the fall season

A Black preacher, movie monsters and stranded travelers are among the characters on Sarasota stages.

  • Arts + Culture
Chris and Sue Udermann stand outside their partially-raised house in The Village in Longboat Key, nearly a year after Hurricane Helene dumped feet of floodwater into their retirement home.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 10, 2025
Longboat residents raise houses, foundations in storm rebuild

Stilts, raised lot elevations and unique construction techniques are all being utilized by Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota's Tori Bruinsma, 6, blows her whistle after catching another fish. Dad Kevin Bruinsma says that fishing is the first activity his daughter has gravitated towards on her own.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 4, 2025
Lakewood Ranch fishing tournament reels in nearly 100 kids

The Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club hosted the tournament Oct. 4 on Lake Uihlein.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian sophomore Gabe Milliken poses for a photo. The cross country standout finished eighth among 150 runners at Saturday's SSAA championships.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 23, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Gabe Milliken

The sophomore for Sarasota Christian cross country has set a winning pace.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Yacht Club Sailing Director Dalton Tebo and teammate John Casey won the overall title at the 2025 Formula 18 North American Championship, which pitted 30 global teams against one another in a four-day competition.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 18, 2025
Locals take prestigious sailing title

Sailing Director Dalton Tebo and teammate John Casey took the Formula 18 North American Championship title in Rhode Island.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joel Morris poses for a photo during a Sept. 16 practice. The senior is a dual-threat quarterback for Booker football, and put on a dominant display in Week 4.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 16, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Joel Morris

The senior quarterback tossed four touchdowns in a big-time Week 4 victory for Booker football.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rex Jensen will have his name added to the C. John A. Clark Humanitarian Award plaque at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch as the 2025 honoree.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 22, 2025
Developing Lakewood Ranch with a humanitarian's touch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's Rex Jensen honored for creating an environment that leads to giving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This bridge on Singletary Road in Myakka City is due for a $3 million replacement.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 16, 2025
2 East County projects make Manatee's legislative priorities list

Manatee County is asking the state and federal government for $24 million across seven projects.

  • East County
  • News
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