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By Observer Staff |
December 31, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 2-8

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Loren Mayo |
May 12, 2011

FAMILY REUNION: USS Sarasota crew reunites

About 30 former crew members of the USS Sarasota Naval ship visited Sarasota this week, 20 years after the group's inaugural reunion.

Sarasota
News

By Amanda Postma |
December 27, 2022

Opening date for Rosemary District dog bar delayed

The owners behind what they believe will be the "doggiest space to hang out" battle various construction delays.

Sarasota
Business

By Harry Sayer |
January 9, 2022

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation pulls off virtual gala

Staff switched to an online format shortly before the gala's debut.

Black Tie

By Jen Blanco |
August 15, 2012

Changing of the Guard

For the past five years, Mike Mullen has preached the importance of family and unity.

East County
Sports

By Jen Blanco |
November 11, 2009

Athlete of the Week: Tevin Bryant

The Observer spotlights Braden River running back Tevin Bryant.

East County
Sports

By Amelia Hanks |
September 5, 2018

Advisory committee remains stalled in Manatee County

GreyHawk resident hopes school board unleashes financial advisory committee soon.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
October 14, 2016

Braden River's dreams of perfection foiled by Venice

The Pirates couldn't get a stop when they needed it the most.

East County
Sports

By Jen Blanco |
September 4, 2013

Running Wild: Chad Rex

Quarterback Chad Rex accounted for six touchdowns in leading Lakewood Ranch to a 55-34 victory over Southeast Aug. 31.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
September 5, 2013

Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By S.T. Cardinal |
August 26, 2025

Couple caught hiding underwear in pockets at beach access

An illegally parked car led police to a couple fooling around on the beach, and a man had police called on him for limping. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Dora Walters |
December 2, 2009

Rev. Maiden goes Outback for 10 days

The Rev. Dan Maiden, of the Longboat Island Chapel, is in Australia attending a 10-day meeting of the World Parliament of Religion.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dylan Campbell |
January 30, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: J.P. Lattimore

The junior forward is leading Booker High in scoring this season.

Sarasota
Sports

By David Conway |
July 24, 2014

Citizens show support for Payne Park auditorium

As city staff works on mapping out an updated long-term vision for Payne Park, residents are fighting for the continued preservation of the Payne Park Auditorium.