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Results for: Simpleswap Promo Code : (ARCH30) Exclusive 10% Off On Trading Fees

  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2025
Sisterhood for Good's gamble for charity was in the bag

A record 293 players showed up for the annual fundraiser at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 17, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe shows off its heart and soul at fall gala

Lively performances brought the night — and fundraising mission — to life at the organization's annual fall fundraising event Nov. 15.

  • Black Tie
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 18, 2025
Braden River High transforms into Winter Wonderland

The annual event was organized by the school's Student Government Association.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 9, 2026
Crowds come out en force for Royal Rummage Sale

The fundraiser sale at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church saw pre-opening lines extending to Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 14, 2026
Sarasota schedules tax-season shredding event in March

Residents can bring four boxes of documents and electronic gear and catch the music of The Garbage Men.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 21, 2026
Man arrested in deadly Manatee County crash

An 18-year-old from Cocoa was booked on vehicular homicide charges in Monday's Interstate 75 incident.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 5, 2026
Dakin Dairy Farms' Bull Bash attracts 2,000 fans on Easter weekend

From egg hunts and slides, to mutton busting and bull riding, families had their choice of a variety of activities at the dairy in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 4, 2026
Dancers show off their moves at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Musician Chuck Black realized a longtime dream by playing with his band Silver Thunder at Music on Main.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 9, 2025
Stillpoint Mission brings holiday spirit to community

With the support of Longboat Island Chapel and other local organizations, the group delivered toys, clothes and fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2025
Shop with a Cop event returns Saturday

The annual Shop with a Cop will pair 125 underprivileged kids with Sarasota Police Department officers for an early morning shopping spree on Saturday, Dec. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 20, 2026
Cooking for Wishes serves up funk, flavor and dreams that do come true

The event raised over $1.1 million for Make-A-Wish Southern Florida's Suncoast Chapter, and granted a wish for fifth grader Keegan Hipsher to go to Switzerland.

  • Black Tie
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 18, 2026
Braden River High School presents 'Godspell'

With a cast and crew of 22 students, theater and dance director Tabetha Walter directed her first show at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2022
Benderson Park paddling coach steers in a positive direction

Beloved Coach Angela Long has high hopes for the future of Nathan Benderson Park's four dragon boat teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 28, 2024
Decadeslong debate over reopening Midnight Pass continues

A big debate over a tiny body of water has gripped the region for some 40 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 19, 2025
After long layoff, Lakewood Ranch High wrestler regains his excellence

Aiden Sanders, who had to sit out years due to concessions, has his sights set on a state tourney berth.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 27-March 5

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 1, 2025
Florida photographer Clyde Butcher takes a stand against 'Alligator Alcatraz'

The National Medal of Arts winner wants the Big Cypress National Preserve to remain pristine.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 18, 2023
Developer reveals transformative plans for Sarasota Square mall

Torburn Partners is planning 1,200 apartments and 500,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and commercial space on the former mall site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2020
Carl Abbott: Architect of Time

The seventh annual SarasotaMOD Weekend honors the  once and future legacy of architect Carl Abbott.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 8, 2023
Manatee students prepare to be career-ready with hands-on experience

Changes in career and technical education keep the school district adjusting to meet industry needs.

  • East County
  • Schools
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