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The historic Sarasota County Courthouse.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2026
Sarasota County offers primer program on workings of local government

Registration is open for Sarasota County's 12-week Civics 101 class.

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Hand balancer Yelitza Vivas wows the crowd at the Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs through Aug. 8 at The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 25-July 2

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

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Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2026
Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From parades to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

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Class participant Michael Hartman begins to put on the AED pads to the CPR mannequin.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 18, 2026
Learn a life-saving skill this summer

The next scheduled CPR and AED training workshop date is set for July 8 at Longboat Key Fire Rescue's Station 91.

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Waves of red, white and blue flooded Bay Isles Road for the 2024 Freedom Fest parade. While the patriotic display was impressive, organizers of the upcoming Fourth of July festivities believe the activities planned for this special 250th edition will be bigger and better than ever.
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  • Dana Kampa
  • June 17, 2026
Get ready for a special edition of Longboat's 'shortest parade in America'

For the country's 250th birthday, Longboat Key is adding some memorable touches to its Fourth of July celebration.

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Kelsey Stalter teaches Katharine McLeod how to live in the moment in Florida Studio Theatre's "Dog Mom."
  • July 8, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre embraces summer's dog days with a rolling world premiere
2
Mahjong was the contest of choice for many attendees at the Go for the Cure games day.
  • July 8, 2026
Mahjong tournament coming to Longboat Key
3
Strings Con Brio is slated to perform on July 16 at Temple Beth Israel. The group's repertoire spans the early 18th century to today.
  • July 7, 2026
Classical string group to make Longboat Key performance debut
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"Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue" plays Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe from July 15-24.
  • July 7, 2026
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Beth Arthur poses with her granddaughter Sandy Arthur in front of two paintings acquired by Arts Advocates Gallery, "Bryce Canyon" (left) and "Sky Dreams."
  • July 6, 2026
Sarasota Art Colony artist refuses to be forgotten

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