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Richard Thomas stars in "Mark Twain Tonight!" at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Dec. 19-20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 18-24

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kiernan Shipka in "The Blackcoat's Daughter." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 9, 2020
Cringe Blog: Waiting a million years, just for us

"The Blackcoat's Daughter" and "Picnic at Hanging Rock" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Man wants wife in jail so he can get some quiet time
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2023
Man wants wife in jail so he can get some quiet time

A man recovering from knee surgery asks police to put his wife in jail for a couple days. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Craftsman Steve Weinberger built the metal menorah for Temple Emanu-El's in-person lighting for Hanukkah 2020.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 7, 2020
Temples prepare for Hanukkah during COVID-19

Socially distanced and virtual events compose Hanukkah events this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Father John Bociu stands in front of the icons at the entrance to the altar at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 5, 2022
Greek Festival in Sarasota puts Byzantine-style art on display with church tour

Festival offers chance to view Byzantine-style with a tour of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Pirates run away with spring game victory

Led by junior running back Tevin Bryant, Braden River racked up 377 yards of total offense on its way to a 35-20 win over Riverview May 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
My View: Speeds shouldn't be based on seasonal factors

The exception does not or should not make the rule. Speed limits on Siesta Key, we must trust, became set after careful thought of the Florida Department of Transportation staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Berry Boss berries grown in Dover, can be found at Publix ($2.50 per pound for the week of Jan. 2).
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 11, 2012
EDIBLES: Ten berry easy ways to use strawberries

Every visit to the produce department should begin by asking the most senior manager you can find: 'What's good?' Last week, Dale Rodgers, produce manager at the Publix on Longboat Key, answered emphatically: 'Strawberries! They are coming from only 70 miles away. They are tasty, and they are cheap!'

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Incorporation proponent Keith Davey, with Tom Thomaides, said incorporating would create a long-term plan for the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2011
TAKING SIDES

Pro- and anti-incorporation groups faced off Monday for the first Lakewood Ranch Incorporation debate hosted by the East County Observer.

  • East County
  • News
Willis Elementary student Alex Kumar shows off a replica of a statue he saw while visiting China.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2011
STORYTELLER

Alex Kumar won first place in the 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Contest. Braden River's Levi Waxler took home third.

  • East County
  • News
Artist Patrick Dougherty needs a lot of sticks. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 12, 2012
Scene & Heard

Artist needs help picking up sticks; A&E votes Yea for '1776'; My flight into Veronese

  • Arts + Culture
Roughly 141,050 people have visited Siesta beach from March 1 through March 19 this year. The number of beachgoers has decreased 45% from 260,100 in the same timeframe last year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 21, 2013
Siesta Key deputies stay alert for youth influx

Cool weather has pared crowds of students spending spring break on the island, but law enforcement remains bolstered.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Childhood interrupted for East County girl

Family and friends help Panther Ridge 6 year old celebrate last day of chemotherapy.

  • East County
  • News
Ron Morrisette has been playing tennis on Longboat Key since the days of Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 26, 2018
Tennis players, friends rally behind Ron Morrisette

Morrisette, a Sarasota resident, was diagnosed with lymphoma in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nan Miller and her dog Lance regularly volunteer with the pet therapy program.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 11, 2019
Humane Society of Sarasota spreads puppy love

Nearly 100 volunteers provide pet therapy to various Sarasota County organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Draped in a cold towel and toting her water bottle, Sandy Schonhoff heads off the court.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 10, 2019
Longboaters turn up the heat on their love for summertime tennis

Even when most run for cover in air conditioning, Longboat Key's dedicated tennis players head to the court.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kimberly Martinez believes she contracted Zika while traveling in the Virgin Islands.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 26, 2016
Newest Sarasota Zika victim speaks out

Residents who suspect they have Zika should visit their primary physician before going to Sarasota Memorial Hospital or the health department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Burn 2016 Easton Team finished third in the 77-team Perfect Game USA 18U WWBA East Memorial Day Classic May 22 through May 25. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2015
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian wins Sunshine Cup; Sunshine State Games heads to SRQ; National Championships coming to Benderson Park

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Although the beach is packed, buses to the beach are virtually empty Jan. 31. Beach patrons said riding the bus wasn’t convenient.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 11, 2016
The routes not taken

Encouraging the public to embrace alternative transportation on, and off, Siesta Key, may require a perception shift on buses and trolleys.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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