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By Observer Staff |
December 24, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 26-Jan. 1

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Vinnie Portell |
January 22, 2025

Bashaw Elementary plants garden to further campus improvement project

The school garden will be used for cooking, math, science lessons — and lunch.

East County
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 12, 2024

Sunset Volleyball keeps sand between their toes at Waterside Place

MVP Sports organizes pickup league games every Wednesday night at Waterside in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 1, 2025

Manatee buys 13 acres to complete its ownership of a Braden River island

The county already held the deed to 66 acres of Pine Island.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 30, 2025

Lake Club Women's Giving Circle grows into an important community resource

The circle started with 10 members over 10 years ago and has since doled out over $220,000 worth of grants.

East County
Neighbors

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 Letter to the Editor |
February 26, 2025

City should treat public’s treasures with care

Sarasota needs to invest in protecting the signature Van Wezel, a reader says.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 21, 2025

Art Center Sarasota welcomes a new leader on eve of 100th birthday

Katherine Ceasar was promoted from education director to executive director in December.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 11, 2025

Lakewood Ranch blood center needs donations to stock shelves

SunCoast Blood Centers provides blood to area hospitals and the Sarasota Fire Department.

East County
Neighbors

By Dylan Campbell |
January 1, 2025

The top 10 Sarasota athletes to watch in 2025

These 10 athletes are poised to have special seasons in the new year.

Sarasota
Sports

By Matt Walsh |
January 22, 2025

The Gulf of America: Yes!

Given what Mexico has done to the United States, Mexico doesn’t deserve to have that wonderful body of water named after it.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
July 30, 2023

Sarasota considers expansion of ordinance regulating vacation rentals

Current vacation rental fee revenues fall short of city's regulatory expenses by roughly $100,000.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
March 13, 2025

Dag Fest aims to preserve the memory of entertainer Dagmar Beavers

The March 22 concert will be held at the Myakka City home of the late circus performer and singer.

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
August 23, 2024

Summer Night Out builds community between new and longtime Longboaters

Whitney Plaza businesses hosted a night of shopping, free samples and relationship building for residents in the area.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 22, 2025

Manatee County chips away at comprehensive plan rewrite

Residents will get another chance to weigh in on the process this summer.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 11, 2024

Boat lift restrictions under review after residents experience losses

Longboat Key residents spoke up about how boat lifts under current restrictions didn’t stand a chance with the storm surge from Hurricane Helene.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 14, 2025

Longboat Kiwanis presents check to Children's Guardian Fund

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key has long supported the Children's Guardian Fund, a Sarasota nonprofit supporting children in the juvenile dependency care system.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
May 10, 2025

Veteran politician files for Sarasota City Commission

Former Florida legislator and Manatee County elections supervisor Michael Bennett has moved to Sarasota and wants to provide "senior leadership" to the Sarasota City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 6, 2025

Manatee County 'only' granted $253 million for hurricane recovery

Unmet needs from the 2024 hurricane season total over $1 billion.

East County
News

By Dylan Campbell |
January 22, 2025

Casey Galvanek is more than just a high school coach

Sarasota Crew Head Coach Casey Galvanek overcame chemistry issues with his crew en route to coaching the U.S. men's four boat to a historic gold medal in the 2024 Olympic Games.

Sarasota
Sports

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