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By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 18, 2025

Take a road trip to see Sondheim's tale of buccaneering brothers

FreeFall Theatre's "Road Show" stars Sarasota's Joey Panek as architect Addison Mizner.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
March 5, 2025

City Hall fountain and courtyard to be fenced

Sarasota city commissioners determine an outdoor patio space at City Hall does not constitute a public park in deciding to secure the area as part of a $625,000 repair and renovation contract.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 19, 2025

Men being too 'touchy' banished from a city park

An intimate encounter with inappropriate exposure results in two men being trespassed from Laurel Park. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
November 28, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 30 to Dec. 6

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 20, 2025

Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
June 4, 2025

Cohenour's Children: Local tennis coach's legend will live on

The Cary Cohenour Tennis Foundation will soon be finished at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota.

Sarasota
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
July 25, 2023

Broadway flop became fodder for Ann Morrison’s one-woman show

Stephen Sondheim's “Merrily We Roll Along” debuted on Broadway to poor reception in 1981. Morrison, an original cast member, tells the story in her one-woman cabaret.

Arts + Culture

By Jim DeLa |
October 2, 2024

Demand for high school sports officials in Florida tests associations

Growth in school sports programs is outpacing that of the number of officials.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 14, 2024

Agriculture experts say overdevelopment will have terrible consequences

Farmers and ranchers of the East Manatee Preservation group discussed the future of Manatee County agriculture and suggested actions that would counter urban sprawl.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 23, 2024

Major shift in Manatee County election personnel causes concern

With a presidential election looming, the Supervisor of Elections office ushers in a new administration.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 25, 2024

Manatee County approves twice-denied Concession development

Developer Kevin Daves will withdraw an $8.9 million lawsuit against Manatee County.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
October 30, 2024

Longboat Key small businesses seek public's help after losing everything

After hurricanes Helene and Milton affected them greatly, local businesses ask for help from the Longboat Key community to keep their businesses from closing down.

Longboat Key
Business

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 Ian Swaby |
October 20, 2024

Selby Gardens goes purple with annual orchid show

The Orchid Show 2024: PURPLE!, continuing despite the impacts of Hurricane Milton, highlights an significant color of the plant world.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 31, 2024

"Love Junkie" gives Robert Plunket fans another fix

The Sarasota septuagenarian's second novel has been republished just in time for summer reading season.

Arts + Culture

By Madison Bierl |
September 10, 2025

ODA football captain raises $5,400 to benefit local storm recovery

Dylan Walker draws up the strategy for a fundraiser at a rivalry game in Lakewood Ranch to donate to Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund.

East County
Schools

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.