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By Observer Staff |
September 9, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 11-17

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: City to require Lido Beach passes

Vehicle passes will be required to make four-hour reservations at Lido Beach.

April Fools

By Vinnie Portell |
July 22, 2025

Sarasota Paradise ends amateur era with playoff loss

The soon-to-be professional soccer club will have a new look in 2026.

East County
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
April 9, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Morgan Peggs

Peggs held the No. 20 team in the nation in check in a 4-1 Riverview win at CoolToday Park.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
August 6, 2025

Teen diver takes initiative cleaning up local waters

Inspired by her watery surroundings on Longboat Key, 15-year-old Coco Claypoole recently started her own scuba-certified youth cleanup crew in Florida.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
June 4, 2025

Chapel lends a helping hand with medical supplies

Longboat Island Chapel helps community members get needed support through free medical supply gift closet.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Emily Leinfuss |
August 20, 2025

These conservationists of a threatened species may just surprise you

The Heritage Ranch Gopher Tortoise Preserve offers a long-term refuge for slow movers with a big ecological role.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
July 2, 2025

Sarasota Youth Opera campers perform scenes they produced

Kids created their own lyrics and choreography for four opera scenes, which they performed for their families on the last day of camp.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 2, 2025

Longboat cops respond to Jet Skiers gone wild in Sarasota Bay

Police were called on rogue Jet Skiers ignoring no wake zones. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Tom Knight | District 3 Sarasota County Commissioner |
July 30, 2025

With the gravy train about to crash, now is the time for county officials to start a diet

Sarasota County’s budget has grown 56% in the last four years. As revenue growth slows, spending needs to be trimmed to prepare for the future.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
April 10, 2025

Mira Mar preservation plan passes first test

In a split decision, the Sarasota Planning Board recommends Comprehensive Plan and rezoning approval for a plan to build condo towers and preserve the Mira Mar building.

Sarasota
News

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

By Observer Staff |
July 18, 2025

One more suspect charged in 2017 Longboat Key homicide case

Damien Garvin is charged with first degree murder of Zota Beach hotel clerk and security guard eight years ago.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 10, 2025

Town advances first vote in favor of 2026 budget

Staff pay raises and unchanged property taxes highlight the next fiscal year Longboat Key town budget.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 25, 2025

School zone, red light cameras yield nearly 50,000 tickets in a year

Despite 49,320 citations in a year, Sarasota Police Department reports photo and video enforcement is resulting in a downward trend in citations.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 7, 2025

Temple Beth Sholom apartment plan rejected

The Sarasota City Commission declined a Comprehensive Plan amendment that would allow the century-old synagogue to sell for development a portion of its 10-acre property.