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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 7, 2025
Check out free St. Armands art fest this weekend

Admission is free to this annual art show, which will feature mixed-media artists, painters and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 4, 2023
'Paralyzed' explores duality of life in gripping world premiere at FST

A suicide note sparks spirited soul-searching in Florida Studio Theatre's play "Paralyzed."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2020
Kings of the road: What if you wore the crown?

Readers let us know where they stand on solutions to perennial roadway backups.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 23, 2019
Who pays to dredge Longboat canals?

Having to mitigate damaged sea grasses raises the cost of dredging canals exponentially. It's looking as though Longboat Key needs a pay plan similar to beach renourishment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 18, 2023
One final trip to Jiggs Landing in Manatee County

The 88-year-old nephew of founder Al "Jiggs" Metcalf visits the Braden River fishing camp one last time.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 15, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Main Street motors past a milestone

Some tenants have left. Others have been there for 10, or even 20, years. Amid the changes, Main Street at Lakewood Ranch maintains its original calling: a go-to gathering spot.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 21, 2026
Manatee County Sheriff's Office finds a home in Myakka City

East Manatee Fire Rescue sells the old fire station in Myakka City to the Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 28, 2021
44th Avenue bridge over Braden River 75% complete

Manatee County provides an update on massive project that will connect Lakewood Ranch with Cortez Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • February 8, 2017
Famous Myakka bear trainer's legacy will survive

Bearadise Ranch will remain open despite Johnny Welde's death.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 29, 2016
Colony Beach Resort unit owners offered $186,000 average buyout

Beleaguered Longboat Key condo and resort association needs 75% approval from unit owners

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2015
East County schools see continual increase in student population

Seven of 13 schools out east are over capacity as the area continues to grow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 9, 2024
Elizabethan-era stage adds authentic touch to 'Romeo and Juliet'

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of the beloved Shakespeare play makes the audience part of the action with a set based on a historic stage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Jaleski Resigns

Commissioner Gene Jaleski resigned from the Town Commission Tuesday, May 25. In his resignation letter, he apologized to the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee, which he offended in an e-mail he sent Saturday, May 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2022
This Week in A+E: June 16-22

Music and theater festivals are on tap in the Sarasota area this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 29, 2022
This Week in A+E: March 31 to April 6

Festivals dot the landscape, including Chalk, Film and La Musica, in an action-packed week of Sarasota arts and entertainment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kat Hughes and Emily Walsh |
  • October 4, 2022
Thankful? Great. Now be helpful.

Amidst the wreckage Hurricane Ian left behind, the rainbow after the storm emerges: When our neighbors need help, we know how to respond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2024
The best things to do this spring in Lakewood Ranch

The don’t-miss events during March, April and May 2024 in and around Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 24, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 13, 2015
Summer camps to offer kids sun and fun

The sun is out, and soon the children will be out as well — from school, that is.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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