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By Observer Staff |
June 3, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 6-11

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Adam Hughes |
July 10, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for June 23-27 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home on Siesta Key on Shell Road tops the week’s sales at $4.4 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Dana Kampa |
June 18, 2025

Mote Marine begins its process of moving aquarium

July 6 will be the last day the public can visit the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium facility on City Island.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
June 24, 2025

Cirque St. Armands Beachside features pop-up abstract artist

The luxury hotel invited the public to enjoy the pop-up, and leaders said they hope to feature more community events.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
May 21, 2025

Sarasota names new interim manager, relaunches search for permanent one

Veteran local government executive Dave Bullock will succeed Doug Jeffcoat in the city's top temp job as City Commission seeks a new batch of candidates.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
May 3, 2025

Past Braden River Elementary students gather before graduating high school

Seven years after graduating elementary school, Manatee County seniors reunited with old friends and teachers to reminisce before graduating high school and heading separate ways once more.

East County
Schools

By Vinnie Portell |
April 9, 2025

A golf fan's guide to watching the LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood National offers some challenging shots to Korn Ferry players.

East County
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
May 13, 2025

LECOM strikes deal with Lakewood Ranch Prep for future acceptance

Lakewood Ranch Prep is the fourth high school in the nation to strike such an agreement with LECOM.

East County
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 23, 2025

Home under construction catches fire in Lakewood Ranch

The home is located in Wild Blue at Waterside.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
May 30, 2025

Two Lakewood Ranch High teachers retire after 38-year careers

Bryan Thomas has taught at LWRHS since its opening while Daniel Bryan-Beachler has taught at the school since 2001.

East County
Schools

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 Lesley Dwyer |
June 18, 2025

Myakka City couple on the road to all 50 states

Rich and Diane Bartoszek will have visited all 50 states together by September.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
May 9, 2025

Third man charged in fatal 2024 Twin Lakes Park shooting

18-year-old Bradenton man charged with murder in connection with the Nov. 3 incident.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
July 16, 2025

Corcoran's compelling case

When you see what is occurring at New College, Richard Corcoran’s vision for consolidating three institutions deserves serious examination.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Eric Garwood |
April 29, 2025

Sarasota Police officer leaps aboard speeding runaway boat

The operator of a 26-foot vessel fell overboard, prompting multi-agency response.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
May 21, 2025

Nonprofit provides financial literacy tips to youth aging out of foster care

Harbor58's Money Talks program has a meeting once a month at Oasis Church in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
July 4, 2025

St. Regis lands AAA Travel's five-diamond rating

As the resort approaches its first-year anniversary, Forbes' rating is still pending.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 3, 2025

After Longboat nature parks receive cost-saving bid, staff prep for construction

The repairs were originally slated to cost $2 million but will now cost around $700,000. Bids for other projects, like the town docks, are still pending.