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By Observer Staff |
June 24, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 26-July 2

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 29, 2025

Longboat Key earns high marks in 2025 Citizen Survey

Residents continue to express high satisfaction with the quality of life, and insights show town communications remained strong throughout Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
July 18, 2025

Hearts of ODA camp in Lakewood Ranch provides volunteer time and talent

The student campers have volunteered at nonprofits such as All Faiths Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.

East County
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
July 22, 2025

Pioneering 'living wall' project comes to Longboat's Bayfront Park

Meant to encourage filter-feeder growth along the bayshore, this innovative project is breaking ground on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
May 20, 2025

Manatee School Board fires superintendent

Mainly citing concerns over communication, the Manatee County School Board on Tuesday fired Superintendent Jason Wysong with just over 13 months remaining on his contract.

East County
Schools

By Madison Bierl |
June 20, 2025

Superintendent applications open for Manatee County School District

In a special meeting, the school board further discussed its expectations and approved a new timeline.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
March 31, 2025

Clarinet, piano duo delight audience at penultimate concert

Chamber musicians celebrate Ukrainian and Brazilian cultures at The Education Center.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
April 27, 2025

City of Sarasota celebrates Take Your Child to Work Day

The city's Bring Your Kids to Work Day offered a glimpse into the workings of the local government and its police department.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 3, 2024

Man frustrated with broken ATM calls Longboat Key police

The man needed cash and thought the police could assist. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
July 2, 2025

Nathan Benderson Park expands July 3 fireworks show

This year, the Fourth of July fireworks show has been stretched from 15 minutes to 18 minutes.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
August 12, 2025

Manatee detectives investigate shooting, stabbing incident in Silver Lake

A 23-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times while a 21-year-old male was shot twice.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
August 29, 2025

A single food truck helps rebuild a St. Armands Italian family tradition

Le Colonne, a longstanding Italian restaurant on St. Armands Circle, plans to reopen as Nōnnō Umberto later this year.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

In Memoriam |
June 24, 2025

Ora Mendels

Ora Mendels passed away at the age of 88 in her home on Longboat Key, FL, on June 23rd, with her family around her.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Observer Staff |
August 5, 2025

Meeting on planned Sailing Squadron building set for Aug. 13

Sarasota Sailing Squadron is seeking a zoning waiver for planned Youth Education Building.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 10, 2025

Hermitage hurricane damage repairs still a year away

As negotiations to sell the Manasota Beach property continue on a parallel track, Sarasota county commissioners are told the complete Hermitage Artist Retreat campus restoration timeline is still unclear.