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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 13-19

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

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 18, 2026
Potential New College takeover of USF Sarasota-Manatee campus looms

A local group is fighting back against the move, with a former USF Sarasota-Manatee top official saying this would sacrifice one public school for another's dreams.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 6-12

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

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  • By Eric Snider |
  • January 30, 2025
Take a trip back to Longboat Key's humble beginnings

From pirates to luxury resorts, discover the fascinating facts behind Longboat Key's unique history as it approaches its 70th anniversary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 4, 2023
The legendary local hot spots of the past

Before the condos and traffic, Lido, Siesta and Longboat keys housed a whole host of haunts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 18, 2025
6 Manatee County commissioners face lawsuit

The lawsuit claims Bradenton Times Publisher Joe McClash used his outlet to influence election in his favor.

  • East County
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  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 3, 2023
From research to lawsuits, nonprofit defends local waterways

Suncoast Waterkeeper is a significant force in protecting and restoring local waterways. A new patrol boat makes that job easier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 8, 2023
2023 Dick Vitale Gala another special evening

The event raised $12.4 million for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, breaking its own record.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • May 17, 2023
Scout & Molly’s new owners share their roots in fashion

When Scout & Molly’s former owner died last year, John Simon, Nikki Pelier Simon and their daughter Ashley Sanchez decided to carry on the legacy of this popular boutique.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 27, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 29 to July 5

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

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2023
Three notes on this week's Sarasota sports scene

A high-quality league begins play, a former Ram earns a top ranking, and a baseball star keeps finding success in Korea.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 4, 2023
New Lakewood Ranch Community Fund president takes the helm

Mark Clark says he wants to build the momentum that outgoing board President Nicole Ryskamp began.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 28, 2023
College degree leads to new opportunities for first-generation graduate

Bradenton's Shelbie Ricks will pass on her family's agriculture knowledge and legacy as a teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2023
ODA grad helps Sarasota Crew women's 8+ boat place fifth at Youth Nationals

Ada Giraldo, who rowed in the No. 5 seat at Nationals, will row for Boston University in 2023-2024.

  • East County
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 27, 2023
New mural in Rosemary District celebrates local Black history icons

The mural on the Planned Parenthood health center features Lewis and Irene Colson.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High welcomes new theater director

Dave Springer will perform in Manatee Performing Arts Center's "Songs for a New World" as he starts teaching at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 30, 2023
Tuttle Elementary teachers write children’s books

Science teacher Justine Holcomb and math teacher Eric LoStorto self-published children’s books to educate and inspire students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2023
Idalia causes anxiety but little damage in Myakka City

Since Hurricane Ian left destruction in its wake, residents are now prepared for anything.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 6, 2023
Longboat Key takes stock of Hurricane Idalia flooding damage

Water damage, transformer failures and beach erosion are among the issues Longboat Key faced due to flooding.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2023
City customers to pay more for utility connections and waste collection

Commissioners approve rate hikes that staff say will help cover the cost of providing services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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