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By Observer Staff |
May 27, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 29-June 4

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Madison Bierl |
May 7, 2025

Manatee County aims to fill school bus driver shortage

Between sick days, vacations and leaves of absence, Manatee County needs more bus drivers to ensure students get to school efficiently.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
July 29, 2025

Lawsuit adds to Spanish Main's recovery uncertainty

The repair bill totaling more than $13 million remains unpaid, the company says.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 5, 2025

Manatee County trashes plans to sell property near Lena Road Landfill

The county was in negotiations to sell the land to D.R. Horton, but commissioners voted to cancel negotiations.

East County
News

By Louis Llovio |
April 23, 2025

Sarasota waterfront house listed for $15 million

The house on Lido Shores is just the latest Sarasota property priced at more than $10 million.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
August 18, 2025

New high school will be built in Lakewood Ranch

High School AAA is estimated to cost $200 million with the goal of opening in August 2027.

East County
Schools

By Eric Garwood |
June 30, 2025

Longboat budget settles in with familiar tax rate

Overall town values climb more than 5%, even with damaged properties.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 13, 2025

Sarasota County hosts community conversation on hurricane preparedness

The event welcomed local and federal officials to speak on ways to be prepared for the next hurricane season, starting June 1.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 7, 2025

Unincorporated Manatee County residents can file police reports online

In the first two weeks of service, about 200 online reports were filed through the Manatee County Sheriff's Office website.

East County
News

By Vinnie Portell |
June 25, 2025

Lakewood Ranch baseball player tries a different path to college ball

Mark Prisco Jr. will attend Omnia Sports Academy in Palmetto.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
July 9, 2025

Mira Mar restoration project wins rezoning approval

The historic Mira Mar property along South Palm Avenue will be restored with the addition of twin condominium towers in a multi-use redevelopment.

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
May 27, 2025

Restaurant on US 41 in Sarasota sells for $2.1 million

A veteran restaurateur purchased the building on South Tamiami Trail, which spans more than 5,500 square feet.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
June 4, 2025

Neal launches new home development in Lakewood Ranch

Waterbury Park will offer 21 homesites in the rapidly growing eastern segment of the community.

East County
News

By Dylan Campbell |
January 8, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Tiernan George

The Out-of-Door Academy senior is the defensive lynchpin on the girls varsity soccer team.

East County
Sports

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
May 7, 2025

Your Weekly Taste: Grove Restaurant

Sip, Savor, Repeat: Drink of the Week is Shrub Me Down.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Irate man strips down in the middle of the street

After being asked to move along, a man exposed himself in the middle of the road while shouting at everyone in the area. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
August 20, 2025

Jazz Jam SRQ lets the community play together

The free-to-attend, improvised performances, held at Selby Public Library, are being paired with education in the fundamentals of jazz.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
August 20, 2025

Task force advises Sarasota to keep Van Wezel running optimally

With no arts group stepping up to assume operating the Van Wezel, the Purple Ribbon Committee recommends making it last five to seven years should a replacement be built.