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By Dana Kampa |
March 11, 2025

Second Town Green open house on Longboat Key unites community

Nonprofits, religious groups, small businesses and educational services all came together for a community open house on Saturday.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
February 25, 2025

'Belles of Broadway' delights Longboat audiences

Delores McKenzie belted out tunes from "Hamilton," "Wicked," "Waitress," "Les Misérables" and many more iconic Broadway shows in her newest act.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 19, 2025

Myakka hog and horse make unlikely pair

A 3-month-old feral pig persistently pestered the 9-year-old horse until he was accepted.

East County
Neighbors

By Miri Hardy |
February 23, 2025

Myakka marks backcountry with numbered posts

New trail markers will enhance wayfinding and help rangers locate park visitors in need.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 15, 2025

Woman discards suitcase with $22,000 check inside

Angry over stolen money, a woman threw out her boyfriend's suitcase full of clothing and a check he had to deliver to his boss. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
March 11, 2025

Bird Key Women's Association smashes doggy fundraising goals

The Bird Key Women's Association said it more than doubled the money raised at its last dog parade to support Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 7, 2025

Last planned Ringling roundabout opening delayed until spring

Supply chain and storm-related setbacks postpone the planned January opening of the roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 4, 2025

All Angels featuring 26 pieces of iconography artwork through April

A local artist who has been creating these intricate portraits and scenes from Christianity for the past several decades is showing her works on Longboat Key and St. Petersburg.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 29, 2025

Lakewood Ranch-area medical services expand with population

Hospital and safety officials say more facilities can mean better outcomes for the patients due to proximity.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 14, 2025

Future seawall panels at Bayfront Park will improve marine ecosystem

The town of Longboat Key and Sarasota Bay Estuary Program hope this seawall addition will start construction by the end of 2025.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 16, 2025

Christ Church moves forward with long-term expansion plan

The church hopes to increase parking and add outdoor space for the organization by repurposing the lot at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
January 21, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund kicks off 2025 with polo event

Polo with the Pros packed the pavilion despite a storm that canceled the actual polo match.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 12, 2025

Women's club mixes fun with philanthropy

The Women's Club at Cascades of Sarasota fosters camaraderie by raising money for local nonprofits.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 19, 2025

Hurricane damage to Sand Branch Creek stretches its neighbors thin

Manatee County is stepping in to repair the damage hurricanes Debby and Milton left behind.

East County
News

By Vinnie Portell |
March 17, 2025

Lakewood Ranch flag football off to record start

A senior-laden Mustangs team has been hard to beat in 2025.

East County
Sports

By Janet Combs |
November 3, 2024

Sarasota Art and Dance Night delights with performances and art displays

Art Ovation hotel welcomed more than 200 guests for a night that celebrated young performers and a variety of artists.

Black Tie

By Dana Kampa |
March 6, 2025

All Angels art fundraiser surpasses $10K

The donor-supplied art sale helps support community organizations, specifically Turning Points this year.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
March 19, 2025

O'Mariah Gordon ready for final March Madness test with FSU

The former Braden River High star has been a key to the Seminoles being the second-highest scoring team in the nation.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
November 18, 2024

Storm debris drop-off sites in Sarasota County to close Nov. 23

Sarasota County’s two public drop-off sites for residential vegetative storm debris will close permanently at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, the county announced Monday.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
March 17, 2025

The past is present in Asolo Rep's 'Dancing at Lughnasa'

For Joe Dowling, directing Brian Friel's play is like visiting an old friend — and making a new one.

Arts + Culture

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