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Bob Gardner Park offers a mile of trails, sports courts, frisbee golf, pavilions, a kids’ gravity rail and dog parks, all set against peaceful wetland preserves.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 19, 2026
A few of our favorite (Lakewood Ranch) things

Here is a short list of cool pleasures, delightful encounters and only-in-the-Ranch moments.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River senior running back Carlos Crawford scored a touchdown in the Pirates’ 21-6 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2014
Sports: Top moments of 2014

The Observer recaps the top sports moments of 2014.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 21, 2017
Asolo supporters cook up tasty fundraiser

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s annual end-of-season fundraising event, Men Who Cook and Brew, took place on May 21 at Mattison’s Bayside at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
The workshops will educate attendees on safe lighting during sea turtle nesting season, which begins May 1. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 9, 2019
Longboat Key to host two turtle nesting workshops

On April 24 and 25, the Sea Turtle Conservancy will visit Longboat Key to present on the best lighting practices during sea turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A digital sign placed to caution panhandlers about the enforcement of the new ordinance, effective April 29.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 25, 2013
Panhandling ordinance enforcement begins Monday

Sarasota police officers will be issuing court summons or making arrests of anyone caught soliciting cars in traffic right-of-ways starting Monday, April 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new store will go in the space formerly occupied by Random.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2013
Main Street welcomes new tenant

Shirts and Stones will open this week on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
The Bridge Shack Restaurant as it looked in the early ’50s. Courtesy photo
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 3, 2012
The legend of New Pass Grill and Bait Shop

The Legend of New Pass Grill and Bait Shop dates back to 1929.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Darryl McCullough, owner of SweetSong Groves, searches for fruit on his farm. Photo by NIki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
Transition Sarasota's Eat Local Week changes the conversation about food

Eat Local Week teaches residents about the benefits of home growing and sustainable food choices.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Maddie Egan
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 27, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: ASHTON ELEMENTARY (WITH VIDEO)

Students at Ashton Elementary got to travel the world and experience different cultures and customs for the school's annual International Celebration of Diversity Day held Thursday, Jan. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Workers install Poly in the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street on Wednesday night.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 10, 2025
Poly sculpture installed at 14th Street roundabout

The long-awaited $208,000 sculpture was placed Wednesday night as part of Sarasota's Art in the Roundabouts program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith of the Diocese of Southwest Florida was present at the installation of Rev. John C. N. Hall Saturday, Feb. 23 to present him as the new rector.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Installation of St. Boniface New Rector John C. N. Hall

Parishioners welcomed Rev. John C. N. Hall Saturday, Feb. 23 as their new rector. Ted Copeland, St. Boniface's rector for 20 years, retired last spring. The committee has been searching for a new rector since November and after narrowing down a list of 50 candidates they chose Hall. The church was looking for someone who could embrace the church's welcoming nature and someone who could run a large church like St. Boniface. 'This is a place all people are welcome and where we are serious about changing this place and the world for the better, and introducing people to God in new ways,' Hall said.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album — watch a clip in today's headlines!
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2013
April 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee Schools to create new positions, eliminate assistant superintendents; Vandalism reported at Colony; Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album; Weekend Best Bets

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
Subcommittee revises Longboat's tree code

The town's new tree code subcommittee made changes it hopes the Town Commission will review next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Lopez on the Miami set of "Parker." Photo by Pacific Coast News.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 28, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota's bourgeois beckoned for J. Lo film; Lakewood Ranch rocker records second album; Puppets open the Van Wezel season

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2009
Cafe on the Bay closes

A new restaurant will open in the restaurant's Centre Shops location this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Jewish Theatre’s May 2024 production of “The Immigrant” has received three nominations in BroadwayWorld's 2024 regional theater awards.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • November 17, 2024
Sarasota Jewish Theatre moves closer to being ensemble driven

Carole Kleinberg's fledgling company has been nominated for three regional theater awards.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 26, 2014
The Ringling announces RIAF 2014 lineup

Ringling International Arts Festival 2014 offers 30 performances of seven international productions in three-and-a-half days.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 2735 Gulf of Mexico Drive has glass walls overlooking the Gulf and a roof-top terrace. (Courtesy Roger Pettingell)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2014
Former Wal-Mart CEO sells Longboat home for $5.75 million

H. Lee Scott sold his home on Gulf of Mexico Drive for $5.75 million, the highest year-to-date sale on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The gleaming towers of downtown Sarasota as viewed from the Ringling Bridge provide a backdrop for a variety of date-night options.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 29, 2024
Sarasota named best date-night city in the US

When it comes to a night on the town, Sarasota tops 160 cities across the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beverly Sutton spoke at the 2019 Christmas party. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 8, 2021
Longboat Key church makes holiday bright for families

Christ Church of Longboat Key quadruples its fund-raising goal of $8,500 for Bradenton's 13th Avenue Dream Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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