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Results for: Scoop Hero Mesa is a local poop scooping company in Mesa, AZ

  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 26, 2025
Law limiting personal watercrafts on South Lido still a year away

Sarasota County decides to pursue a lighter touch to resolve excessive personal watercraft activity at Ted Sperling Park, but relief may still be a year away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 27, 2025
Requests to fund and dredge bayous approved by Sarasota County

Sarasota County approves nearly $24 million in Resilient SRQ funds for Whitaker Bayou and Hudson Bayou, which will improve stormwater drainage.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 7, 2025
Canasta and Mahjong mean socialization and strategy for women's club

Beginners receive instruction and patience when they join the Lakewood Ranch club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 24, 2016
Top Story — March: EnsembleNewSRQ's new-school musical vision

New music. New masterpieces. A new group brushes the dust off the concert experience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 1, 2025
Outback Steakhouse opens in Lakewood Ranch on Nov. 11

The popular Australian-themed restaurant will open on the corner of State Road 70 and Crossland Trail on Nov. 11.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 4, 2025
Town manager, attorney get solid reviews from commissioners

Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to give Howard Tipton a 3% raise while Maggie Mooney’s firm may see an amended contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 1, 2025
Manasota BUDS creates lifelong friendships

The group supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 14, 2026
Longboat Key Democratic Club to launch newsletter, raise funds for flippable races

Club President Lucie Lapovsky shared new initiatives with about 160 attendees at the most recent luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 21, 2026
Struggling for funds is a way of life at the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

Grants, like the $20,000 received through the Manatee Community Foundation, are essential to the nonprofit's survival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 14, 2026
Van Wezel heirs join with SPAF to support new Performing Arts Center

Grandchildren of the late Lewis Van Wezel have joined the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation in support of a new venue and a "unified cultural campus."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 19, 2026
Unkempt lots a town concern in Longboat

Weeds, overgrown grass and litter have attracted the attention of residents and town staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 24, 2026
Longboat volunteer supports conservation through celebration of life

Cathy Ann "Cam" Maddox, a passionate supporter of the Longboat Key Turtle Watch, spotlights conservation in her memory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 19, 2026
'Water for Elephants,' 'Six' and 'Hell's Kitchen' lead Van Wezel's 2026-27 lineup

Ten Broadway shows are making their way to Sarasota's Purple Palace.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: Developer: 'Hard to see' any issues with 32-story Sarasota condo proposal

Project leader known for sports venues brings his 60-years-in-the-making plan to contentious city.

  • April Fools
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 9, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation honors 2025 grant recipients

The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation gave $90,000 worth of grants to 22 nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 30, 2026
City works to add parcel to workforce housing project

At its April 6 meeting, the Sarasota City Commission will be asked for input on a staff proposal to purchase a third parcel on First Street for a city-led workforce housing project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 20, 2026
Garden club uplifts environment, education with record funding

From one student to a dozen, the club worked to dramatically expand its outreach to support continuing education.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for June 23-29

Don't miss multiple theater production openings, or enjoy a benefit concert to help Ukrainian refugees.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 26, 2016
A Sense of Place: How John D. MacDonald shaped Florida fiction

John D. MacDonald changed the landscape of Florida fiction. In celebration of his 100th birthday, revisit the Sunshine State as he saw it: seedy, sophisticated — and ever beautiful .

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 15, 2025
Ken Ludwig takes a creative journey with Asolo Repertory Theatre

Ludwig talks about developing his Asolo Rep world premiere, "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard," in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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