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By Observer Staff |
October 8, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 10-16

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Vinnie Portell |
May 20, 2025

Braden River's baseball run one of top stories of year in East County

Record-breaking runs, championships and breakthroughs make this spring special.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 16, 2025

Have S'more fun at Lakewood Ranch Community Campout

About 130 people pitched tents in Greenbrook Adventure Park for the annual campout.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 11, 2025

Republican Club of Longboat Key ready to kick off 2025 year with first event

After a brief hiatus, the club is looking to return better than ever, starting with its first event on Feb. 18.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jim DeLa |
March 5, 2025

Willis Elementary students recall grandparents' love in essay contest

Willis Elementary gets top two spots in Manatee County Retried Educators' Association contest.

East County
Schools

By Ryan Kohn |
April 21, 2024

Tim Widing wins 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Widing outlasted Patrick Cover and Steven Fisk to get the win at Lakewood National Golf Club.

East County
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
April 26, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High senior ready to begin career at US Naval Academy

Vicente Rivera says he loves structure so a military academy is a great fit.

East County
Schools

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 Dana Kampa |
June 6, 2025

New owners of Euphemia Haye excited to save 50-year-old restaurant

Preserving and celebrating this Longboat Key staple is personal for Rachel Ghormley's family.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 18, 2024

Swim and pickleball center at Premier North nears groundbreaking

Manatee County expects the facility to break ground by February and to be finished by summer 2026.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
April 25, 2025

Longboat Island Chapel builds resilience against future storms

From replacing flood-damaged pews to installing a new metal roof, the church that sustained damage from Hurricane Helene is guarding against future challenges.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 21, 2025

Upcoming capital projects frame town's first 2026 budget discussion

Longboat Key's first fiscal year 2026 budget discussion focused on $166.8 million in capital improvement projects over the next five years.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Snider |
March 28, 2025

Two brothers clean up Sarasota's waterways — one oyster shell at a time

Oyster shells can create habitat for all kinds of water-cleansing critters. Two brothers — both under 30 — have made it their mission to spread them far and wide.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 21, 2023

Downtown Sarasota multifamily projects move through review committee

Four condo and apartment developments will bring nearly 300 new units in the city.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 31, 2025

Sarasota County issues rabies advisory after raccoon tests positive

Rabies was found in a raccoon in the Bee Ridge area just outside the Sarasota city limit. The Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County is monitoring.