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Results for: Pococo Discount Code "AVA505" – Get 50% Discount

  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 14, 2023
Hermitage's Artful Lobster raises record-breaking $292,000

The 15th annual event set a new fundraising milestone to support Hermitage Artist Retreat's programs.

  • Black Tie
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 18, 2023
Sight and Sounds at Waterside Place takes on Shakespeare

The Asolo Rep on Tour presented “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Nov. 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 18, 2023
Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch showcases local talent

From jewelry to fused glass to oil paintings, artists display quality work.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 12, 2025
Mini crafters convene at Bob Gardner Park for summer camp

Demand was so big that the camp is being held at a new Lakewood Ranch site this summer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 27, 2025
Eagle Fest spreads wings across the community at Alta Vista Elementary

The school closed out its summer school with Eagle Fest, held for its families and featuring inflatables, games, activities and community resources.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • July 28, 2025
Longboat Turtle Walk hosts final walk of the summer

Mote's trained volunteer monitors led Longboat Key Turtle Walk's final education turtle walk for the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 28, 2024
Sights and Sounds hosts The-Out-of-Door Academy band

The theme for the evening in Waterside Place was Jazz Under the Stars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2024
Sandy Claws Beach Run set for Dec. 14

The event benefits the "Summer in the Parks" Adopt-A-Camper scholarship program.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 6, 2024
Sirius Day Spa of Lakewood Ranch celebrates anniversary

Ovation School Of Musical Theatre provided the entertainment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 15, 2024
ACE Hardware on Longboat Key throws barbecue after Helene

Reed and Ginny Savidge hope to bring camaraderie and free food to all those struggling on Longboat after two hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 5, 2025
WOW! What a ride for women in Lakewood Ranch

More than 200 women ride in the Women on Wheels Ride to support Selah Freedom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 8, 2025
St. Boniface hosts paw-inspiring event for pet owners

Rev. Nikki Seger led the Siesta Key church's annual pet blessing on Saturday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2025
Marine vets celebrate 250th birthday of US Marine Corps

This year's Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon in Sarasota hosted Elliott Metcalfe, the former public defender who founded the event in 2003.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2025
Little Nippers Parade is prescribed for fun at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Moms who have used the Little Nippers support program get a chance to catch up with their new friends.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 16, 2025
Breeze OnDemand reports to riders it's back to capacity

A segment of the ride system's minivans had been sidelined by a recall.

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  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 15, 2026
St. Armands Circle gets pedestrian safety improvements

Eight permanent asphalt speed tables have been installed before pedestrian crosswalks at the popular shopping and dining district.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 7, 2026
Monthly farmers market coming to Mixon Farms site

The first round opens March 15, with dates in April and May. A nine-month season will resume in September.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 13, 2026
Sarasota chamber group closes out season at St. Armands church

Musicians with the Sarasota Bay Chamber Orchestra serenaded residents of St. Armands Key with a special selection of string-based classics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 14, 2025
Manatee does it again

Learning Manatee commissioners voted to pursue voiding a contract was too much for SMR’s Rex Jensen.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 16-22

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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