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Lesley Dwyer
May 6, 2023

Rocco's Tacos throws a block party in Lakewood Ranch

Margaritas were the drink of choice at the Cinco de Mayo celebration.

East County
Neighbors

Lauren Tronstad
May 6, 2023

Longboat police officer Adam Montfort promoted to sergeant

Montfort started with the department in December 2021 after serving in New York and the U.S. Marine Corps.

Longboat Key
News

Ryan Kohn
May 6, 2023

2023 Dick Vitale Gala has record-setting fundraising night

The event raised $12.4 million for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Black Tie

Ian Swaby
May 6, 2023

Celebrations take to the streets on Cinco de Mayo

Multiple block parties were held in the downtown Sarasota area on May 5.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
May 6, 2023

Applications open for committee to explore future of Van Wezel

With composition and mission parameters approved, seven seats on the Purple Ribbon Committee to recommend future use of the iconic performing arts hall are up for grabs.

Sarasota
News

Sidra Wali
May 5, 2023

Longboat Island Chapel dinner wraps up the season

Over 60 members got together at the chapel for the season's last hurrah.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Marty Fugate
May 5, 2023

Pop’s Sunset Grill honors restaurant’s roots — and its shrimp Rangoon

Great team. Great food. Sensational views and location. The secret of Pop’s success is no secret at all.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Observer Staff
May 5, 2023

Indian Beach waterfront estate hits the market at $10.9 million

The estate includes a main house, a guest cottage, a carriage house and 210 feet of private beach along Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
News

Lesley Dwyer
May 5, 2023

An exploration of Lido’s mangrove tunnels reveals heart of our coastal ecosystem

Key Life’s intrepid reporter encounters Florida’s unique ecosystem on a kayak tour through Lido Key’s magical mangrove tunnels.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mark Gordon
May 5, 2023

The Bay Park begins to take shape — and it’s just getting started

A core group of business, civic and philanthropic leaders in Sarasota came together over the past decade for one common cause: to turn a parking lot into a world-class park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
May 5, 2023

Sun shines through clouds in sculpture chosen for Fruitville roundabout

A year after a rejection of Dwell, the city's Public Art Committee picks another sculpture concept, Sun Always Shines, by Sujin Lim. The selection must be approved by the City Commission.

Sarasota
News

Liz Ramos
May 5, 2023

New firing range and driving pad breaks ground in Manatee County

Bradenton Police Department and Manatee Technical College's firing and driving range being built in Myakka City will serve all law enforcement agencies in Manatee County.