Neighbors

Jay Heater
March 22, 2025

Dag Fest celebrates Dagmar Beavers, and a bit of her hippie lifestyle

The late Myakka City resident wanted to host a music festival to benefit the community.

East County
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
March 22, 2025

Meet Longboat Chamber of Commerce's newest addition

Event coordinator Ellen Thomas looks forward to offering new activities for Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Business

Ian Swaby
March 20, 2025

Art students spotlight service, guide dogs' relationships with handlers

Featuring graduates and service and guide dogs of Dogs Inc., the showcase by Ringling College of Art and Design students will be hosted at Discovery Day on the Dogs Inc. campus.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
March 19, 2025

Myakka hog and horse make unlikely pair

A 3-month-old feral pig persistently pestered the 9-year-old horse until he was accepted.

East County
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
March 19, 2025

Community finds a spotlight at Sarasota County Fair

Held from March 14-23, the fair features rides, food, livestock exhibits, entertainment and more, with chances for community members to showcase their own projects.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
March 19, 2025

Second Heart Homes' annual art auction brings support and surprises

The auction raised funds for the renovation of a duplex that will house 12 homeless women while featuring some familiar faces to the organization on canvas.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood
March 19, 2025

New library app a boon for Manatee residents

More than 7,000 newspaper and magazine titles can be accessed for free with PressReader.

East County
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
March 19, 2025

Diamond Collar Society forges ahead with Humane Society fundraising

Longboat Key's premier "secret society" that holds animal welfare at its core offered a glimpse into its progress at a membership drive.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
March 18, 2025

'Remarkably Bright Creatures' author shares process of writing debut novel

Shelby Van Pelt's lecture at Selby Library was part of the One Book, One Community program, for which the bestselling novel was this year's selection.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
March 18, 2025

Shamrock Pub celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

The pub hosted a four-day party in honor of the holiday, featuring live music and dancers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
March 18, 2025

St. Armands turns into St. Patrick's Circle for holiday celebrations

Local groups, families and visitors to Longboat Key displayed every color of green imaginable at various St. Patrick's Day events this week.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
March 18, 2025

After 30-plus years of managing Beachplace, head staffer bids farewell

Family and friends commended Maintenance Manager Bob Kolesa for his three decades of hard work keeping things running smoothly at the condominium complex.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
March 17, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club starts countdown to demo day

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club united for one more evening of fun as they prepared for the rebuild of their 65-year-old clubhouse.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
March 17, 2025

Being a caregiver includes caring for oneself

Community partnership specialist Kelly Garrett offered advice on how caregivers can make sure they are taking adequate care of themselves while helping their loved ones.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 17, 2025

Set the Bar cocktail contest returns to Ed Smith Stadium on April 13

This year's event features the addition of a Bar Bite Competition for attendees to vote on.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

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