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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 9, 2024
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi to open Lakewood Ranch restaurant Jan. 20

After years of delays, the Japanese restaurant is opening the State Road 70 location on Jan. 20.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 4, 2025
Orchestra releases schematics of its planned Music Center

As it aims toward a 2027 groundbreaking, the Sarasota Orchestra has released designs of its new Music Center campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 15, 2025
Lakewood Ranch community rallies to support seniors with shoebox event

Community Holiday Shoebox Collection Drive heads toward another record year in donations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos and Ian Swaby |
  • September 27, 2022
Manatee County says it's ready for Hurricane Ian

Officials and residents of Manatee County are working furiously in the face of Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 16-22

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 27, 2023
Seven places to take in Manatee County's natural beauty this summer

From parks to preserves to farms, East County has plenty of spots to enjoy the outdoors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 12, 2021
Medieval vs. Renaissance: Faire plays showcase life long ago

Our reporter steps back in time to explore who wore history better in two Sarasota-area events.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 25, 2022
Longboat residents urged to prepare, act during hurricane season

Evacuation orders don't come lightly, so follow them when issued, leaders say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2022
Rams football hopes 2022 brings a deep postseason run

Riverview has another strong squad led by five-star defensive back Charles Lester III.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2009
Shape Your Booty: Boot camp yields results

Lakewood Ranch resident Maria Smith already is seeing results halfway through a six-week pre-holiday exercise boot camp.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Our View

Focus on the business climate

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 2, 2012
Observed: Students tackle greatest fear

This year, fifth-grader Alex Kumar and his speech, 'Boys are just Different,' edged out his fellow Willis classmates. Filled with plenty of wit and humor and delivered with the skill of a professional orator, Alex's speech emerged as Willis' best.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 21, 2016
Artistic Directors’ Letters to Santa

Sarasota artistic directors share their holiday wishlists.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2019
Binge Blog: This must be the place

Denis Villeneuve's 'Blade Runner 2049' and Jonathan Demme's 'Stop Making Sense' are this week's must-stream selections by Sarasota Observer Binge Blog author Ryan Kohn.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 21, 2016
Former addict now leads church group in Lakewood Ranch

Harvest United Methodist Church supports man's redemption in leading recovery ministry.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2016
Obsessed: Sarasota's Whiskey Obsession Festival

Turner Moore has turned his infatuation with whiskey into one of the biggest whiskey festivals in the country.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 31, 2013
Art Falls meant business for 28 years

Longtime Key businessman and community supporter Art Falls died July 27 - exactly one month before his 87th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • August 20, 2024
Sarasota voters head to the polls on primary election day

Balloting off to slow start countywide

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 8, 2025
Readers sound off about Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival

The price, length of concert and name recognition were all concerns noted by the residents.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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