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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 9-16

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 16, 2017
Longboat group plans wide-ranging forum

LBK North will bring town officials and experts together this week to discuss erosion, traffic and drainage problems.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 7, 2013
Commission determines retirement fate next week

The Town Commission will decide whether to give the same retirement options to general employees that it gave this year to police and firefighter/paramedics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 28, 2022
Manatee School District considers how to use vacant land to address growth

The district has three parcels totaling 186 acres in the Lakewood Ranch area on which to build new schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 20, 2017
Tensions remain high at Colony referendum meetings

Chuck Whittall was grilled by some Longboat Key residents last week, while others complimented the plans to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Public shares concerns on plans

Citizens say the I-75/University design makes sense, but they worry about the timing of improvements.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2025
2025 general summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the general camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

  • Summer Fun Guide
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 2, 2022
Jewish Federation of Sarasota Manatee kicks off film festival

The 2022 Mort Skirboll Jewish Film Festival started with an opening brunch on March 1.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2012
TOPSoccer set to kick off fall season

The Braden River TOPSoccer program will kick off its sixth season Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 17, 2010
Bridge stunts conclude with fiery explosion (WITH VIDEO)

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new action TV series "Miami 24/7" Sunday on the John Ringling Bridge. Some drivers sat in traffic for up to 30 minutes during an exciting stunt when a car was driven off the bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 18, 2011
Circus star rises to the occasion

Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr, one of the stars of Circus Sarasota showed off his daredevil skills at 11:30 a.m., Jan. 18, atop Watergate Condominium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Columnist . |
  • August 7, 2019
Drink This: Cucumber Jalapeño ‘Rita

This summer cocktail with a kick is the perfect way to cool off this month.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2019
East County weather page photo: March 21

Richard Bottorff captured this moment off State Road 70 near Myakka City as a calf stopped before jumping around and having a great time.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 14, 2018
Sarasota Film Festival celebrates opening night

The 20th anniversary Sarasota Film Festival kicked off April 13 with a block party along Pineapple Avenue between Sarasota Opera House and Five Points Park.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 9, 2014
Sheriff's Office calls off Caspersen Beach search

Four hours after finding an abandoned dive flag in the Gulf of Mexico, local law enforcement ceased the search for a potential missing diver Monday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 24, 2022
Manatee School District addresses bus driver shortage and bus upgrades

During the driver shortage, Myakka teachers have volunteered to learn to operate a bus.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First United Methodist Vacation Bible School

First United Methodist Church kicks off vacation Bible School First United Methodist Church kicked off its vacation Bible school Monday, June 25. Students enjoyed snacks, prayers and various games and activities on their first day of camp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 14, 2012
Battle of the Bands

Braden River, Lakewood hope to bring joy to their shows at the FMBC State Championships.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 20, 2016
Fashion Insider — American Fox

Local fashion muse Karlenn Peluso talks vintage clothing and her brand American Fox.

  • Black Tie
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 13, 2018
Asolo Conservatory Dog Days Theatre puts haunting spin on 'The Turn of the Screw'

Jeffrey Hatcher's fresh spin on Henry James’ 1898 novella, "The Turn of the Screw" is a scary story about monsters that are all too real. Now playing at FSU Center for the Performing Arts in Sarasota, put on by The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Trainin

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