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By Observer Staff |
April 16, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 18-24

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 14, 2023

Local experts search for red tide answers

Red tide blooms are like chili: Everyone’s recipe is different, said one panel member at the "Red Tide in the Gulf Coast" discussion.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 20, 2023

Debate ends with a traffic light at Lorraine Road, Players Drive

The Manatee County Commission voted 7-0 on Nov. 14 to move away from a roundabout and to build a traffic light instead.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
June 16, 2025

'Dames at Sea' director makes a splash at Florida Studio Theatre

Former theater kid Ben Liebert has directed eight shows in the past year at FST.

Arts + Culture

By Carlin Gillen |
July 21, 2025

Life-saving CPR classes aim to teach, inspire people to take action

Longboat Key Fire-Rescue regularly trains residents in a simpler method designed to overcome fear.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
February 21, 2024

Social media restrictions for teens should be left to families, residents say

The Florida Senate prepares to vote on a bill that would restrict the use of social media by teens. Sarasota residents weigh in on the idea.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 22, 2023

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrates its 50th anniversary

A Florida gardener's legacy has left a lasting imprint on Sarasota's waterfront.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
January 13, 2010

Letters to the Editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
March 4, 2010

Our View: Our 'in-the-margin' governor

"Government in the margins" certainly makes it easier to get elected or re-elected, but it does little to address what should be addressed.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
August 25, 2010

Resist. Resist. Resist. Resist the devilish temptation to do what Longboat Key has always done - overwrite and over-legislate, pick at every detail to the detriment of individual freedom and market forces.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Pam Eubanks |
January 2, 2013

Looking ahead: Sports Tourism

Joe Pickett, who heads up the Braden Area Sports Commission, says he expects lacrosse to be the area's fastest-growing sport, with the area becoming a 'hub' for the sport within the next five years.