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Booker High rising senior Tyren Wortham committed to Michigan State on June 22 after mulling over offers from 32 other Division-I programs.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 3, 2025
Booker High receiver picks Michigan State among 33 Division-I offers

Tyren Wortham has mapped out his path to the NFL.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The archry show concludes, with Attila Toth at the center of the group.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 4, 2025
Hungarian festival connects people of different nationalities

The event, now in its 18th year, features archery, falconry shows, live music and dance, and other offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The duo Zeman Quick Change delights audiences at the Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs through Aug. 9 at The Ringling.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 12-18

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Taylor and Sydney Nichols, co-founders of Le Shop, opening soon on St. Armands Circle, said they are excited to bring high-end espresso and wine to shoppers.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 8, 2025
High-end espresso and wine shop coming to St. Armands Circle

The owners aim to bring a little something special to the area, providing provisions for the perfect beach picnic and a go-to spot for high-quality beverages.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Parrish resident Billy Gallagher used to live in Lakewood Ranch. Now, he visits monthly for the car show.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 7, 2025
Car show drives business to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Ed's Tavern hosts the Classic Car Show on the first Wednesday of each month from 5-8 p.m.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Teacher Heather Gomez, River Marshall, 8, her sister Millie Krystyniak, 3, and student Bryan Marchan, 11, meet Scout the Eagle.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 27, 2025
Eagle Fest spreads wings across the community at Alta Vista Elementary

The school closed out its summer school with Eagle Fest, held for its families and featuring inflatables, games, activities and community resources.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Florida Studio Theatre's "Jersey Boys" runs through May 31 at FST's Gompertz Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 6, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Jersey Boys' moves from streetlights to spotlights

The character-driven musical tells the true-life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch High senior Jonathan Leatt currently ranks ninth in the 800-meter run in 4A Region 3 after posting a 2:01.09 on Feb. 28.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 4, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Jonathan Leatt

Leatt helped the Mustangs win the Lakewood Ranch Invitational with three top-three finishes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Christopher Laney says the labor market in Sarasota County is OK for the moment, but the forecast has clouds on the horizon.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • November 21, 2024
Sarasota's labor market may see big shortages

Market analyst says the area's aging population is not being replaced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peter Hotaling, 13, represented R. Dan Nolan Middle School at the HOSA International Leadership Conference June 18-22 in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 4, 2025
Nolan Middle student places third at international HOSA event

Peter Hotaling, 13, entered his speech in the Health Career Preparation category against students from around the world.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch High girls sophomore golfer Phoenix Scanlan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High sophomore girls golfer wants to get the Mustangs back to the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Scooby Doo, a dog who belongs to Mike and Victoria Collins, who came from St. Pete to support the location, loves playing in the foam.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 20, 2025
Sarasota celebrates reopening of beloved dog bar

Dog Bar Sarasota, originally Boo’s Ice House and Dog Bar, had closed in January but now has reopened as a sister location to Dog Bar St. Pete.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Tyranny of Trump's tariffs
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 30, 2025
Tyranny of Trump's tariffs

Who is ripping off whom in international trade. How can Donald Trump know more about tariffs than 250 years of economic evidence? Tariffs punish everyone.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The town of Longboat Key honored Vice Mayor Mike Haycock with a plaque to celebrate his nine years of service to the town.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 12, 2025
Vice Mayor Mike Haycock reflects on nine years of service to Longboat Key

Haycock reaches his term limit for commission but hopes to continue giving back to the community after some world travel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Author and physical therapy expert Karen Gabler leads one of her classes.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 1, 2025
Author and bodyworker to lead physical therapy workshops

Karen Gabler, a physical therapy expert, author and licensed massage therapist, leads two workshops in March at The Paradise Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Heather Kasten and Daniel DeLeo at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick address attendees.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 25, 2025
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses with spectacle

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honored winners in 10 categories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Charles A. Bear
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Charles A. Bear

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Sarasota friends Veronica Muñoz, Maria Veronica Guillen Vasquez and Benito Enriquez, who are from Mexico, and Maria Stephens, who is from Venezuela, dressed up to represent their home countries. "I love Mexicans and I think they're my brothers and my sisters," Stephens said.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 6, 2025
El Melvin hosts Cinco de Mayo Block Party

The event still featured an elevated VIP deck, outdoor vendors, costume performers and live music by the Bri Rivera Band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The flag flies over the pier on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 22, 2025
Siesta Key resident honors military service members with flag ceremony

Every day, rain or shine, except Sundays, Wayne Bundy raises and lowers the flag at Beach Access 2 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
It was a case of ammo lost, ammo found
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 1, 2025
It was a case of ammo lost, ammo found

A missing parcel of a certain level of importance turns up eventually. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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