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By Observer Staff |
April 22, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 24-30

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Dana Kampa |
May 29, 2025

St. Armands Circle aims for readers' choice award

Sarasota's St. Armands Circle hopes to take the title of USA Today's top shopping center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Tidewell Foundation |
May 29, 2025

Empath LIFE: Empowering Seniors to Live Safely at Home

Empath LIFE empowers adults aged 55+ to continue living at home while receiving extra care during the day.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Manatee School Board fires superintendent

Mainly citing concerns over communication, the Manatee County School Board on Tuesday fired Superintendent Jason Wysong with just over 13 months remaining on his contract.

East County
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
May 29, 2025

Sarasota hobbyist used recycled parts to rebuild Volkswagen Beetle

Jae Honda has been working with cars his whole life, from the time he was a child driving them on the beach in Hawaii.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
May 6, 2025

Out-of-Door Academy football readies for 'best season'

The Thunder are armed with seasoned seniors and promising underclassmen.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 20, 2025

Suspicious box of rotten fruit delivered to resident

No motive was discovered during the police investigation into the suspicious incident. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 7, 2024

Who pays for Hurricane Helene damages in Manatee County?

Manatee County will have to tap its reserves to cover repairs while waiting on reimbursements from the state and federal governments.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 18, 2024

Van Wezel flooding highlights repurposing engineering study

Hurricane Milton damage prompts Karins Engineering's update to the Purple Ribbon Ribbon to focus on water intrusion mitigation.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Snider |
May 16, 2025

LWRMC chief nursing officer leads with empathy-first approach

An empathic and servant leader’s mindset — like the time she covered a shift on Christmas Eve — pushes Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's top-level nurse Judy Young to set up her team and community for success.

East County
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
May 1, 2025

Sarasota High football believes it's ready to win again

The Sailors are hopeful they can have a winning season for the first time in four years.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 7, 2025

Investments trend positive for Longboat in fiscal 2025

Longboat Key finance personnel's mid-FY25 update showed positive trends in investment income, but work still to be done on recuperating financial losses from the hurricanes.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 7, 2025

Longboat Key readies for 2025 Citizens Academy class

The town of Longboat Key still has seats open for the upcoming Citizens Academy starting on Jan. 15.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lauren Tronstad |
March 29, 2023

Meet Longboat's new face of code enforcement

Chris Kopp left his post with the town March 24, leaving Bryan Wisnom as the sole code enforcement officer.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 23, 2025

Resiliency projects top focus of Longboat Key’s 2026 planning

Projects in response to the 2024 hurricane season are among the top priorities during the commission's strategic planning retreat on April 21.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
May 29, 2025

Harry's Continental Kitchen to feature local seafood at benefit dinner

Longtime Longboat Key restaurant Harry's Continental Kitchen is partnering with Sammy's Seafood and Jackson Family Wines for a one-night "Sea-to-Table" fundraiser.