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Republicans against Trump must stand up
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 4, 2025
Republicans against Trump must stand up

Those who state they don't like him, just sit back and watch without speaking up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: FPL calls quits on undergrounding, will begin overgrounding utilities

After the undergrounding utility project faced one too many hiccups, Florida Power & Light decided to revert to overhead utilities.

  • April Fools
Brian D. Coats and Imani Slates star in "From 145th to 98th Street," which runs through June 29 at Urbanite Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 11, 2025
Telling a tale of Black family life without the usual cliches

Urbanite's "From 145th to 98th Street" has a few big moments but focuses on small decisions.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jeff Toale took over as president of the board of the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation June 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 11, 2025
New leader takes over at Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation

Jeff Toale becomes president of the board June 1.

  • East County
  • News
“Bag Work” by Tanaka Yu Fukuromono, “Red Vessel” by Ogawa Machiko, and “Untitled (Crushed Asahi Beer Box)” by Mishima Kimiyo  are part of the “Radical Clay” exhibit at The Ringling through May 11.
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 28, 2025
Add these 5 sizzling arts events to your spring calendar

Theater, art and a walk in a musician’s garden highlight our top arts picks.

  • Arts + Culture
Graham Rueping, Nico Villanueva and Lane Tamberino were among the campers who learned all about plant science, animal science, environmental science and leadership at the Junior Ranchers camp.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 11, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Junior Ranchers learn about agriculture through camp

Counselors help the kids learn hands-on lessons about cows, snakes and insects.

  • East County
  • Schools
'Save the Mira Mar' is inappropriate form of horse trading
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • May 21, 2025
'Save the Mira Mar' is inappropriate form of horse trading

Seaward's development plan rests on two shaky pillars that lacks an economic need and historic preservation, a reader says.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Independent Jones' Antonio Hernandez, Paul Benjamin of Benjamin Productions and Independent Jones' Morgan Bettes Angell stand at the bridge leading into Waterside Park. The bridge will serve as the entrance into the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival Dec. 7.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2024
Final preparations in order for inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival

Producer Paul Benjamin says the Lakewood Ranch location should be a great place for the event to prosper.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jane Macedonia works in the glassware section of the Royal Rummage Sale on March 4, 2023.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 6, 2024
Royal Rummage Sale returns March 8-9

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church on Longboat Key will hold its annual sale March 8-9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Brill, chair of the Republican Party of Sarasota County, Sen. Joe Gruters, Sen. Jim Boyd, Graci McGillicuddy, Rep. Fiona McFarland, Rep. James Buchanan and Rep. Will Robinson.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 8, 2025
Graci McGillicuddy presented with Lifetime Achievement Award

Republican Party of Sarasota County recognizes her work on behalf of abused children, including through her co-founding of All Star Children's Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new Mote Marine Lab and Aquarium building is part of the view from PopStroke's UTC mini-golf course.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 6, 2024
PopStroke at UTC in Sarasota just got a little cooler

Fans and misters were installed on the mini-golf courses, along with a few other upgrades.

  • East County
  • Business
A missed opportunity?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 28, 2025
A missed opportunity?

With a looming $14 million library-community center a football field away from the $2.1 million Tidewell building, it makes you wonder.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mary Bilkie and Clay Wakefield have been long-time volunteers with Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies, which recently received a $40,000 grant from Christ Church of Longboat Key to built a permanent facility.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 3, 2025
Longboat church gives major boost to fight childhood hunger

Christ Church of Longboat Key selected Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies to receive a $40,000 grant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Firefighter Paramedic Chris O'Brien (left) walks in front of the group with Michelle Floril, who is traveling the east coast with Carry the Load.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 17, 2025
Longboat Key Fire Rescue joins Carry the Load to remember fallen heroes

Longboat Key is on one of Carry the Load's national routes that sends volunteers across the country to walk alongside first responders and families of service members every May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The rear of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stands just feet away from Sarasota Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 2, 2025
Early draft reports suggest the Van Wezel is 'obsolete'

Purple Ribbon Committee members submitting their draft portions of the final report lean toward no reuse of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall if replaced by a new facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shannon Elyse Curry speaks at the reception
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 10, 2025
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative hosts exhibition at Van Wezel

The exhibit, “Tradition and the Abstract: Improvisations and the Norm,” is part of the “Beyond Regional Boundaries” initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • May 12, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Sarasota Vortex Tour

Tap into Sarasota’s wild side with a tour blended with nature, energy and mindfulness that promises to awaken your senses and elevate your spirit.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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Connie Schindewolf and Caleb Jameson finish walking their zone by marking two nests next to each other. They both have a long history of volunteering with Longboat Key Turtle Watch.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 20, 2025
Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Arrival From Sweden, a ABBA tribute band, comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, April 29.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 24-30

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Stillpoint Mission's Marge Slepica, Gene Tischer, Linda Burman, Gary Scott and Jim Keiner and Annual Appeal fundraisers Bob Smith, Diane Brune, Judy Balmer and Bob Keehn celebrate the record $84,017 raised.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 30, 2025
Stillpoint Mission Appeal sets another record for Bob Smith and friends

Time to celebrate charity, and to get some swim lessons, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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