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By Marty Fugate |
November 24, 2025

Mark Twain is alive and well and living in Sarasota

Twain impersonator Alan Kitty is launching a festival to honor the noted author's 190th birthday.

Arts + Culture

By Jim DeLa |
December 21, 2024

Your Observer's most-viewed stories of 2024 reveal not-so-surprising observations

Thirteen of the 25 most-viewed stories of 2024 on YourObserver.com were hurricane-related.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 3, 2025

E-bike regulation considered by Longboat Key

With the rise in popularity of e-bikes, Longboat Key is mulling an ordinance to manage the rising mode of transportation.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 24, 2025

Key Chorale kicks off its 41st season with music fit for a king

The title of the symphonic chorus's Sept. 27 concert, "Coronation: Music Inspired by Royalty," comes from Mozart's Coronation Mass.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 17, 2025

The Van Wezel wants you to have 'A Very Broadway Christmas'

Broadway veterans who now live in Sarasota and St. Petersburg are staging the holiday spectacular.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
September 30, 2025

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

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jay Heater |
August 19, 2021

In the Shadows

Although their teams drew crowds in the tens of thousands, traveling the country to play America’s pastime, many of their experiences were never recorded. Lakewood Ranch resident Leon Harris Jr. remembers his time in the Negro Leagues as one of many ano

LWR Life

By Observer Staff |
November 17, 2021

This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 18-24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Spencer Fordin |
February 1, 2022

This Week in A+E: Feb. 3-9

Charity dinners, festivals and fundraisers will share the scene with great music, art and theater offerings this week in Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Spencer Fordin |
March 1, 2022

This Week in A+E: March 3-9

Ballet, theater, concerts and comedy flood Sarasota this week, bringing a wide array of entertainment options.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Spencer Fordin |
May 25, 2022

Mourners find restful oasis in Patriot Plaza

A public-private partnership yields special art and amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery.

Arts + Culture

By Adam Hughes |
August 3, 2022

Country Club home tops sales at $2.55 million

A Country Club home on Tailfeather Way topped this week's sales at $2.55 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
February 24, 2021

Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton area home sales at $1,895,000.

East County
Real Estate

By Mark Gordon |
October 15, 2009

College Collision

Two-year colleges across Florida are trying to break though the education establishment. One Gulf Coast school is primed for battle.

Sarasota
News

By Michael Eng |
September 7, 2011

9/11: Essays

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11, the East County Observer partnered with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. and Florida Bank to host an essay contest open to students throughout the area.