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By Observer Staff |
June 26, 2025

Fourth of July 2025 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From parades to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ryan Kohn |
March 13, 2020

Binge Blog: Don't worry, you're going to figure it out

"Devs" and, well, whatever else you need, are this week's recommendations.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Amanda Sebastiano |
April 20, 2016

Manatee County School District needs more Greene

Superintendent says passing half-cent sales tax is key to funding better education.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
August 31, 2022

Longboat Key voters opt for challengers in Sarasota School Board election

In contentious race, the town leaned toward opponents of all three countywide winners.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
July 22, 2015

Setting the Stage

The Sarasota Heat 16U travel softball team will compete in the ASA National Championships for the first time July 26 through Aug. 2, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
March 30, 2011

Letters to the editor

Longboat Key must keep its pension plans; What is going on with the beach renourishment?; Departing local leaders are Longboat's loss; Watch out for dangers of the cardboard palm

Longboat Key
Opinion

By David Conway |
June 24, 2015

Q&A with Doug Logan

The city's new chronic homeless initiatives director has received some criticism from the public, but he's dedicated to helping address an ongoing issue in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 2, 2024

Neighbor accosts family over dock blocking his view

A man was ordered to cease contact with neighbors after verbally assaulting them over a new dock as they returned from a boat outing. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Jack Nelson |
December 24, 2025

Holiday hoops make for a merry time

The area's high school basketball teams will travel across the state and beyond for tournament play.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
September 30, 2009

Update: What lies in store for the Colony?

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, still in the process of closing its hotel operations, was quiet and mostly deserted Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Longboat Key
News

By Kristen Herhold |
August 21, 2015

Rare shark tagged in Cuba discovered near Virginia

Mote scientists tagged a longfin mako shark Feb. 14 and tracked its movements until July 15.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
February 26, 2016

UPDATE: Lakewood Ranch High School administration calls off lockdown

The school received an anonymous threat over the phone this morning.

East County
News

By Harry Sayer |
October 30, 2020

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office hosts Drive-Thru Halloween

The first drive-through event was held Oct. 30.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
January 30, 2020

Senior Friendship Center promotes mission at Blooming Friendships

The event was hosted Jan. 30 at Michael's on the Bay

Black Tie

By Kristen Herhold |
June 29, 2016

Lazy Lobster to raise money for Orlando

On June 30, the Lazy Lobster will raise money for the OneOrlandoFund.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Alex Mahadevan |
July 1, 2013

Boat capsizes in Sarasota Bay

Sarasota Police did not report any injuries to the four adults on board the 15-foot vessel.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 7, 2011

Our View: Community center: Act III

Rather than let that 9,400-square-foot restaurant property continue to sit empty and deteriorate, it could be converted to a community center and perhaps satisfy the vision of creating town-center activities clustered around Publix.