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By Observer Staff |
March 24, 2026

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 26-April 2

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 17, 2026

Put these two Sarasota dance companies on your radar

Sarasota Contemporary Dance is celebrating its 20th season while Azara Ballet is finishing its third.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 1, 2026

DOGE questions Manatee County's capital expenditures, additional staff

The purchase of an administration building in Lakewood Ranch and the expanded Information Outreach department were cited as examples of excessive spending.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2026

Man falls for electronic payments scam of $6,000

While liquidating assets prior to a move, a man transfers three transactions to an alleged buyer before finally figuring out he was conned. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
March 30, 2026

City works to add parcel to workforce housing project

At its April 6 meeting, the Sarasota City Commission will be asked for input on a staff proposal to purchase a third parcel on First Street for a city-led workforce housing project.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 27, 2026

Longboat families connect with first responders

Visitors of all ages got the chance to check out new first responder equipment and the big rigs at the Station 92 open house.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 12, 2026

Suspects flee police, flood into hotel room on Longboat Key

The case is ongoing, with hotel footage potentially needed to identify the suspects.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
March 29, 2026

A fashionable event for the University Park Women's Club

Held at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch, the fashion show celebrated 25 years of the club.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 17, 2026

Police investigate after shell casings, not shells, reported washed up on beach

An anonymous caller reported finding gun shell casings washed up on the Longboat Key beach. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
March 25, 2026

LECOM Suncoast Classic generates more than $1 million for students and charities

LECOM's Student Scholarship Fund has benefited by more than $700,000 for its Lakewood Ranch campus students.

East County
Opinion

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 3, 2026

Man dropping off business card gets police called on him

Longboat police responded to a suspected burglary that, upon further review, was just a solicitor. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 11, 2026

Florida agricultural intelligence unit protects country assets

Law enforcement and wildlife officers meet monthly to share resources and intel.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 30, 2026

The Landings neighborhood showcases its natural landscapes

Nature Day by the Bay allowed the public to explore the neighborhood's trails, which run through its 78 acres of mangroves.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 13, 2026

Sarasota pastor home safe after war breaks out during Holy Land pilgrimage

St. Armands Lutheran Church Pastor Ken Blyth was one of 23 American clergy on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land whose trip turned into a journey to escape a war zone.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 26, 2026

Local artist makes larger-than-life versions of nostalgic objects

After a career in construction, Joel Benham, known as "GWAK," decided to make a living full-time with his detailed, large-scale re-creations of familiar products.