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By Observer Staff |
March 25, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 27-April 2

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 27, 2025

Bay Isles Association recognizes town personnel for hurricane response

At its annual community forum, the Bay Isles Association honored Longboat Key town staff and Bay Isles board members for their efforts during hurricane recovery.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dylan Campbell |
February 13, 2025

Cardinal Mooney volleyball star appointed to the Air Force Academy

Senior Zoe Kirby excelled in four varsity sports throughout her high school career.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 4, 2025

Speed cameras turned off in Manatee County school zones

Commissioners voted 5-2 to terminate the program that issued over 55,000 citations since August.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 23, 2024

Sarasota inks arts center design pact with architect Renzo Piano

The design agreement tops out at $36.9 million with "off-ramps" along the way. A design concept is due Nov. 30.

Sarasota
News

By Emma Burke |
October 19, 2024

Celebrate National Pizza Month with a slice of heaven

A savory slice from one of these restaurants is guaranteed to steal a pizza your heart.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 16, 2025

Christ Church moves forward with long-term expansion plan

The church hopes to increase parking and add outdoor space for the organization by repurposing the lot at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

By Michael Harris |
December 1, 2024

Laurel Park residents gather for clean-up duty

Volunteers get together to spruce up the local park and decorate the Christmas tree in the gazebo.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dylan Campbell |
November 16, 2024

Cardinal Mooney routs Somerset Academy 55-27

The Cougars cruised to 10-0 on the season in the Class 2A Regional Quarterfinal.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dylan Campbell |
February 9, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High alum John Rivera Jr. now runs as a professional

The 800-meter specialist signed with the Brooks Beasts Track Club in January.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 5, 2024

Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar set to open in Lakewood Ranch

The bar will open on Oct. 9 in the Center Point plaza off University Parkway.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
March 11, 2025

Second Town Green open house on Longboat Key unites community

Nonprofits, religious groups, small businesses and educational services all came together for a community open house on Saturday.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 6, 2024

Downtown master plan update committee selected

The 13-member panel will be tasked with refreshing the guiding document on the future of development in the city's core.

Sarasota
News

By Janet Combs |
November 10, 2024

New College Clambake delights with evening on the bay

The event, in its 45th year, provides scholarship opportunities and more for Florida's honors college.

Black Tie

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 24, 2025

Longboat PD attributes increase in traffic warnings, tickets to more policing

From 2023 to 2024, the department increased in personnel and, as a result, could heighten patrols of Longboat's streets.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
October 23, 2024

Sarasota City Commission District 1: Sequoia Felton

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Elizabeth King |
February 18, 2025

Big projects to keep an eye on in Parrish

With bulldozers and (lots of) building permits in tow, a pair of communities a short car ride away from Lakewood Ranch are in boom mode. "Coming soon" signs dot the landscape.