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By Observer Staff |
March 18, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 20-26

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Madison Bierl |
March 25, 2025

Braden River High junior wins Black History Month essay contest

Aaron Gordon, who loves music, picked Ray Charles as his subject for the essay.

East County
Schools

By Eric Garwood |
April 16, 2025

Post-hurricane real estate market hard to pin down

Generally, metro area's prices take a tumble, but that's not true everywhere.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 8, 2025

Major progress toward rebuilding Longboat's beaches still far out

Longboat Key’s flatter beaches — thanks to hurricanes Helene and Milton — will need federal funding to assist the town in rebuilding.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
April 10, 2025

Manatee planning board agrees to end boundary-line exceptions

Commissioners will have the final say in firming up the Future Development Area Boundary.

East County
News

By Dylan Campbell |
January 29, 2025

Playoffs look like tough prospect for high school basketball teams

The Braden River High Pirates' win over the Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs on Jan. 21 shows they are on an upward trajectory.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
August 31, 2024

Sarasota High football shuts down Braden River High

The Sailors won a 10-6 game in which defenses ruled the day.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 4, 2025

Longboat Key commissioner forum coming Feb. 9

The forum will include both candidates for the contested at-large commission seat, plus information about the referendum and charter amendments on the upcoming ballot.

Longboat Key
News

By Michael Harris |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: Sarasota to give street racers a course of action

During weekend evenings, organized drag racing on Fruitville will become an avenue racers will enjoy.

April Fools

By Louis Llovio |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: DeSantis to recast Unconditional Surrender as the Trumps

The governor has included an amendment in an existing bill to fund the project that will replace the sailor and nurse in the iconic Sarasota statue.

April Fools

By Dylan Campbell |
January 8, 2025

Rams charging ahead with a full combo effort

The Riverview High boys basketball team looks to find its identity under first-year head coach Jeff Harris.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lori Sax |
November 18, 2024

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates 25th anniversary in style

More than 450 people enjoyed a night of drinks, dinner, dancing and dazzling performances to mark the milestone for WBTT.

Black Tie

By Marty Fugate |
February 26, 2025

Asolo Rep revives a lost world for 'Anna in the Tropics'

Through historical research and a field trip to Ybor City, Asolo Repertory Theatre brings a 1920s-era cigar factory to life.

Arts + Culture

By Eric Snider |
February 21, 2025

Fire chief prepares to pass the torch of public safety

Lee Whitehurst's passion to become a firefighter was kindled as a teenager. Five decades later, with retirement looming, he remains devoted to the craft.