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By Emma Burke Jolly |
May 4, 2024

3 spots for tasty Mexican brunch, dinner and dessert in Sarasota

Make the most of Cinco de Mayo in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
June 30, 2025

Debut Miss Longboat Key shares experience competing for state title

Madison VandenBrekel, who spent her summers growing up on Longboat Key, said she enjoyed connecting with fellow competitors at her first pageant of this scale.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
August 27, 2025

Concession Golf Club owner builds a village

Bruce Cassidy takes on general chair role for the 2026 Senior PGA Championship.

East County
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
January 8, 2025

Manatee County serves its youth with parks upgrades

Pickleball, sand volleyball and youth travel leagues are among the hot trends for Manatee County in 2025.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
October 29, 2025

Il faut cultiver notre jardin

Delving into a pile of history books during a sabbatical revealed a depressing truth: Nothing has changed. To improve society, we must tend our own garden.

Sarasota
Opinion

By 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

By Jay Heater |
March 1, 2023

Renowned trumpeter takes center stage in Lakewood Ranch

Vincent DiMartino is the featured soloist during the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble's Spring Concert at Peach Presbyterian.

East County
Neighbors

By Niki Kottmann |
March 13, 2019

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe alum lands role in 'The Lion King'

'The Lion King' is bringing prior Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer JoAnna Ford back to the city that kickstarted her career, Sarasota.

Arts + Culture

By Emily Leinfuss |
August 14, 2024

FST shines the spotlight on addiction with The Recovery Project

Director Sean Daniels uses storytelling to diminish the stigma of addiction and support artists in recovery.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
May 28, 2023

Bay Runner trolley hours change for offseason

Starting June 1, the free Sarasota trolley service will start and end earlier.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
June 9, 2021

Lakewood Ranch hosts paw-fect canine event

Lakewood Ranch canine event at paw-fect

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
April 2, 2023

New Kilwins opens in Siesta Key Village

Siesta Key native Lance Cassagnol returns to his childhood roots with the new dessert shop in Davidson Plaza.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Nat Kaemmerer |
May 2, 2021

Garden Club hosts Arbor Day picnic

The picnic was the club's first significant in-person event since the pandemic.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 9, 2009

Another era ends on Longboat Key

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Robin Roy |
May 4, 2009

City to reconsider $5.5 million land purchase

A second appraisal of the Michael Saunders and Co.-owned lots came in about $900,000 less than the first appraisal.

Sarasota
News

By Pam McTeer |
May 15, 2009

After a deal with Ada's Natural & Organic Foods fell through several months ago, Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty has secured a lease with Good Earth Natural Food Store. The deal was finalized Thursday.