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"Metaphors: Finding the Poetic in the Mundane" will open at SPAACES gallery March 2.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 2-8

The best of arts and entertainment in Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The purple line running from the Key to the orange dot represents the town-owned wastewater pipeline.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 28, 2023
Town progresses toward replacement of sewer line under Sarasota Bay

The town of Longboat Key has obtained permits to dig up the underwater bed of the bay and install the pipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Instead of cutting a ribbon, community members hold the hose and drop it.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 27, 2023
Banyan Bay Club goes native with planting project

About 30 community members dropped a hose, instead of cutting a ribbon, on Feb. 27 to celebrate a native planting project at the Banyan Bay Club on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Olivia Shephard rounds the bases after hitting her first varsity home run.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 27, 2023
Defending state champion Mustangs off to fast start

Despite heavy graduation losses, the Lakewood Ranch High girls softball team is going for their third consecutive softball state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
It's not uncommon for the three regulation courts and two temporary courts on one of the tennis courts to be in use simultaneously at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 27, 2023
Longboat pickleball expansion contingent on parking

Town commissioners opted to move forward with adding a temporary pickleball court under the condition that additional parking spots are found at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Junior League of Sarasota Committee Chairs Caroleen Brej and Kari-Jo Koshes end the 46th Annual Tour of Homes with a celebratory happy hour at CinéBistro on Feb. 25.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • February 27, 2023
Junior League of Sarasota celebrates Tour of Homes

The nonprofit's 46th Annual Tour of Homes returned in-person and ended with happy hour at CinéBistro.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Daytona's Jo Stevens and Kathy Gately play along with Tyler Austenfeld at the first Aloha UkeFest on Feb. 25, 2023.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 27, 2023
Ukulele Festival in Lakewood Ranch brings together talent

Renowned musician Tyler “Ten Thumbs” Austenfeld highlighted the first Aloha UkeFest, held by the Lakewood Ranch Communities Activities Club Aloha Ukulele.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • February 27, 2023
Barry Lee Napiecek

Barry Lee Napiecek passed away February 1, 2023 following a brief illness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
New Music New College presents "Frankenstein" in a whole new light.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 27, 2023
'Frankenstein' returns to New College

New Music New College reprises a high-voltage tribute to Mary Shelley’s tale of a modern Prometheus.

  • Arts + Culture
Andres Evans, Unicorps CEO Chuck Whittall, Bob Moss, Mike Ogorek and Josh Mutchler speak to attendees at Friday's topping-off.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 27, 2023
St. Regis celebrates completing the building's structure

After the topping-off ceremony, the condo project on Longboat Key is expected to take another 16 months to complete.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ariel Rischer sells her handmade bracelets at the Young Entrepreneur Market at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • February 26, 2023
Young CEOs set up shop at The Bazaar

The fourth annual Young Entrepreneur Market brings young CEOs to sell their creations at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artists from all over the country display their work at the Town Center Green.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 26, 2023
Longboat Key art festival draws a crowd

The Longboat Key Festival of the Arts was held Feb. 25 and 26 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eleven-year-old Liam Pacheco (No. 12 on his shirt) roasts a marshmallow during the Community Campout.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 26, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's Community Campout fires up interest

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities had to expand from 50 to 80 campsites to accommodate families for the annual event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A glass-encased stairwell extending from the north elevation of the Sarasota County Administration Center will be the dominant architectural feature.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 26, 2023
New county administrative center emphasizes health, fitness

A glassed-in staircase and views of Celery Fields are intended to promote fitness and vitality among staff. The $75 million building is also planned to be more public-friendly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mooney senior Olivia Davis goes one-on-one with Miami Country Day's Kristina Godfrey.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 25, 2023
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball falls in state championship game

The Cougars lost 54-38 to Miami Country Day School on Saturday in Lakeland.

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  • Sports
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