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Kaitlyn Will has been a go-to pitcher and first baseman for a young Cardinal Mooney softball team.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 30, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Will

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore has been a top player in her debut season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tyranny of Trump's tariffs
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 30, 2025
Tyranny of Trump's tariffs

Who is ripping off whom in international trade. How can Donald Trump know more about tariffs than 250 years of economic evidence? Tariffs punish everyone.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
In truth, our trade deficits benefit Americans
  • By Randall G. Holcombe
  • April 30, 2025
In truth, our trade deficits benefit Americans

While the Trump administration’s economic policies are aimed at least partly toward eliminating the nation’s balance of payments deficits, Americans should understand that they benefit from those deficits.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Noted economists past and present on tariffs and free trade
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 30, 2025
Noted economists past and present on tariffs and free trade

In any discussion to understand free trade, protectionism and tariffs, there is no debate among credible economists: Free trade: good; protectionism and tariffs: bad.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Euphemia Haye would have celebrated 50 years this year, but instead, the doors are shut on the iconic Longboat Key restaurant.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 29, 2025
Longboat Key fine dining institution Euphemia Haye closed

Euphemia Haye and The Haye Loft closed abruptly last week with little notice or detail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • April 29, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Michael's On East

With 40+ years of experience, Michael Klauber & Phil Mancini are known for exceptional service and cuisine — always guided by the belief that every guest should be treated exactly as they wish to be.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • April 29, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Opua Adventures

Whether you're chasing thrills, making memories or just soaking in the sun, Opua Adventures is your go-to for fun on the Suncoast.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
The operator of this 26-foot boat fell overboard, prompting police to chase and eventually leap aboard the moving craft.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2025
Sarasota Police officer leaps aboard speeding runaway boat

The operator of a 26-foot vessel fell overboard, prompting multi-agency response.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Recipients of this year's grants from the Longboat Key Garden Club shared stories of how the funds will bolster their environmental educational efforts.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 29, 2025
Garden club focuses on youth education with grants

The Longboat Key Garden Club spent Arbor Day awarding $35,750 in grants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Orchestra's Pops concert, "Country Hits: Songs From Nashville," will conclude with fireworks at Ed Smith Stadium on Friday, May 2.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 1-7

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mason Manahan, 5, and Juniper Hassler, 6, dig in a compost pile.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 29, 2025
Families celebrate Earth Day outdoors at The Bay

The event brought together various community organizations, and was hosted alongside a city tree giveaway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kyle Schauenberg and Maria Luedeke are the cofounders of The Wellness Space and quickly connected after they met as they share similar careers and views on wellness.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 29, 2025
Self-care enthusiasts open The Wellness Space at Waterside

The Wellness Space, founded by internationally experienced practitioners Maria Luedeke and Kyle Schauenberg, will provide classes to nourish, explore, soothe and thrive.

  • East County
  • Business
Alex Benson says the current mural is much more detailed and will take more time than previous projects. His goal is to have it complete over the summer, ready for the 2025-2026 school year.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 29, 2025
Local mural artist volunteers his talent to beautify McNeal Elementary

Alex Benson has painted three murals at the Lakewood Ranch school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Saddened guitar player found on church steps after hours
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 29, 2025
Saddened guitar player found on church steps after hours

The man told police he stopped during a late-night drive to play guitar at the church, but did not have permission to be there. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The home at 7045 Portmarnock Place in the Lakewood Ranch Country Club sold for one of the highest prices ever in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 29, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for April 12-16 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club Village home on Portmarnock Place tops the week's sales at $5.9 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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