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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 25, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: 1 Hot Cookie and Ice Cream

We definitely agree with their motto, "Cookies big enough to share but taste so good you won't."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
"America's Got Talent" star Aidan Bryant performs on the aerial straps at the Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs through Aug. 9 at The Ringling.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 10-16

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Braden River senior Rhys Klein pitched six shutout innings in a 1-0 district semifinal win over St. Petersburg Hollins on April 15.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 23, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Rhys Klein

The Braden River senior threw six shutout innings in a pivotal district win.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview volleyball's Jason Mocherman looks on during a match. The third-year coach previously led the program to the 2024 FHSAA Class 7A regional quarterfinals.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 8, 2025
Columnist reflects on Sarasota-area girls volleyball as playoffs near

The Observer's sports columnist shares his thoughts on the volleyball teams at Cardinal Mooney, Riverview, Sarasota Christian, Sarasota and Booker high schools following the regular season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
MJ Price competed in the Face of Halloween contest, which involves fans of the holiday from across North America.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 23, 2025
Laurel Park resident places in national Halloween contest

MJ Price competed in the Face of Halloween contest, which involves fans of the holiday from across North America.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeffrey Kahane spent 20 seasons as music director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra before being appointed music director of the Sarasota Music Festival in August 2016.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 25, 2025
Sarasota Music Festival music director steps down

The 2026 festival will be scaled back to two weeks as the Sarasota Orchestra looks for Jeffrey Kahane's successor.

  • Arts + Culture
Gorjana stylist Sydney Scovill and Taylor Lingreen, the store manager, want the customers to feel comfortable and beautiful when shopping at their store.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 14, 2025
California-based jewelry company opens location at UTC mall

Gorjana makes Sarasota its 106th location.

  • East County
  • Business
Peppercorns Steak and Seafood opens on State Road 70
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 9, 2025
Peppercorns Steak and Seafood opens on State Road 70

Owner Justin Boudreau is eager to perfect the menu at the Bradenton restaurant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A drone picture shows the state of Gulf of Mexico Drive two days after Hurricane Helene.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 5, 2025
Longboat Key estimates $5.3M financial impact from 2024 hurricanes

While that number may continue to grow, staff will also pursue insurance and federal claims to be reimbursed for these costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lounge lets you create your own old fashioned ($16) with enhancements like flavored cubes, gold flakes and more.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • June 7, 2025
Bottoms up on the best bourbon toasts in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Celebrate National Bourbon Day neat, on the rocks or crafted into cocktail magic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A large crowd of Florida Studio Theatre supporters participated in the Oct. 29 ceremonial groundbreaking for the McGillicuddy Arts Plaza.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 1, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre starts Arts Plaza construction

Florida Studio Theatre's McGillicuddy Arts Plaza will include three new performance venues, structured parking and residential units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deena King says the Lakewood Ranch market is full of buyers who don't care if their art matches the sofa and the drapes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2025
Fine arts gallery tests the waters in Lakewood Ranch area

Expressionist painter Deena King brings her brand of art to the border of Waterside.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota school bus driver charged with sexual misconduct
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 15, 2025
Sarasota school bus driver charged with sexual misconduct

Authorities in Manatee County were alerted by Sarasota County Schools' in-house police department in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the town's Planning, Zoning and Building Department attended a community meeting with Gulfshore and Twin Shores residents on Feb. 20.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 25, 2025
Mobile home communities ask for easier permit process to elevate units

Owners wanted to make resilient improvements on their units but were met with a stop work order from Longboat Key's Planning, Zoning and Building Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Sara Simmons, Hand and Wrist Specialist at Coastal Orthopedics, poses for a photo. The former elite rower is heading to the World Rowing Masters Regatta this week.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 9, 2025
For love of the sport, local doctor heads to world rowing regatta

Sara Simmons returns to competitive rowing 30 years after winning gold at the World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Interim superintendent Kevin Chapman's contract was finalized in a special board meeting May 29. He will be interim until January 5, 2026 or whenever the school board hires someone in his place.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 4, 2025
Manatee school board wants fast process to find new superintendent

The School Board of Manatee County aims to have a new superintendent in place by the time the 2025-26 school year begins in August.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Sutton family hand feeds the cownose rays at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort's Under the Sea Lagoon.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 16, 2025
Longboat Key St. Regis closes in on first anniversary

Luxury resort makes an impact on Longboat Key and beyond.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota's Ariana Swayka, 4 and Alexia Swayka, 6 are in the full holiday spirit with their Halloween themed shirts and face paint.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 11, 2025
Hunsader Farms kicks off 34th annual Pumpkin Festival

In case you missed it, the festival continues every Saturday and Sunday in October.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key Garden Club president Susan Phillips and current president Melanie Dale thoughtfully map out a phased approach to rebuilding Bicentennial Park from hurricane damage.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 2, 2025
Longboat Key Garden Club digs into Bicentennial Park renovation

After working hard to raise funds through the Taste of the Keys, Arts in April and other efforts, the Longboat Key Garden Club is moving ahead with fixing up Bicentennial Garden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota School Board Chair Tim Enos to resign
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 13, 2025
Sarasota School Board Chair Tim Enos to resign

The Sarasota County School District said District 5 representative Tim Enos had announced his resignation Aug. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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