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The musical "Waitress," with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, runs through Jan. 5 at FST's Gompertz Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 31-Nov. 6

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Blues artist Dylan Triplett gets up close and personal with the fans during the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 12, 2025
Local promoter plans next Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival

Morgan Bettes Angell is considering tweaks to better serve the community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Mirabai Holland
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 16, 2024
Health coach offers holistic wellness education on Longboat

Mirabai Holland's Lose-to-Win program teaches participants how to balance diet, stress, exercise and sleep.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
It's time to hit the reset button with the new year
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • December 28, 2024
It's time to hit the reset button with the new year

Health is more than being sick or not. It is about balance and can lead to a smoother lifestyle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Riverview senior Caroline Steinwachs has provided invaluable leadership for a young girls lacrosse team that won a district championship.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 10, 2025
Young Riverview girls lacrosse team eyes district title

11th-year Rams coach Ashley McLeod has readied a young team for the district tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Rev. Robert Dziedziak, Rev. Kenneth Blyth, Rev. Julia Piermont, Rev. David Marshall, Rabbi Stephen Sniderman, Rev. Brock Patterson and Rev. Jeffrey Nunes processed together in the church for the Interfaith service.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 9, 2024
Where to worship on Longboat Key for the holidays

The Interfaith Ministerium of St. Armands and Longboat Keys host services for all Longboaters to celebrate the holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sisterhood for Good founder Angela Massaro-Fain says many who attend the nonprofit's All That Jazz, Cabaret for a Cause Feb. 21 will dress to the jazz age of Chicago during Prohibition.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2025
When it comes to philanthropy, Sisterhood for Good can dress the part

All That Jazz: Cabaret for a Cause will raise thousands for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 22, 2023
Resident golfers discount quadrupled for Bobby Jones Golf Club

Sarasota officials pressed the Bobby Jones course management company to increase the greens fees discount for city residents from 10% to 40%.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The No Trespass sign leading to William Pugh's residence on Hog Town Lane in Myakka City. Pugh has accrued $1.4 million in fines from Manatee County code enforcement violations.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 1, 2023
Residents owe Manatee County $26.3 million for code violations fines

Code enforcement can't force compliance, so fines accrue at $100 a day for years on end.

  • East County
  • News
Heroes' Village in Newtown expects to begin welcoming tenants this summer.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 1, 2025
Affordable apartments for veterans are nearly completed

Heroes' Village, a 10-apartment development dedicated to affordable veterans housing, will welcome its first residents this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Resident Lenny Nelson, who said he was pleasantly surprised by the community open house, picks up a free book and checks out other local resources.
  • 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
The seating area of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has no center aisle, requiring patrons seating toward the center to step over dozens of others to enter or exit their rows.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 13, 2025
Van Wezel engineering report: Good as is for now, not for later

Karins Engineering update to the Purple Ribbon Committee indicates long-term current use, without significant modifications, is less than ideal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's new EcoRover will provide waterside access to the mobility challenged at Lido Beach.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 14, 2024
Public mobility options make beaches accessible for those with disabilities

The new EcoRover and Longboat Key Fire Rescue's sand wheelchair empower people to explore area beaches independently.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Maggie Yull has been a dominant presence on the girls varsity soccer team this season, leading the team with 11 goals.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • February 12, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Maggie Yull

The sophomore forward has been the offensive engine for the Out-of-Door Academy girls varsity soccer team this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tom and Sue Reese discuss their plans for dinner parties and other social activities once their home is rebuilt.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 12, 2025
Community finds ways to 'bounce forward' from hurricanes

As 2025 has gotten underway, Longboat Key residents have pushed to find new ways of moving forward from the hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Irene Langlois races to the ball during her match.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 21, 2025
Observer Challenge tennis tournament players praise new format

Participants in the 25th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament widely praised the new format of brackets, which eliminated singles matches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Celebrants cut the ribbon for the official opening of Café on St. Armands.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 27, 2025
Revamped St. Armands restaurant blends new, classic styles

Owners of the newly opened Café on St. Armands blended the familiar feeling of the 100-year-old building with an updated aesthetic, hoping to help revamp St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner's thoughts on moratoriums are misguided
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • February 18, 2025
Commissioner's thoughts on moratoriums are misguided

Please use caution when Sandhill cranes are present, a reader says.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Guest speaker Walter Gilbert extolls the perseverance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Friday Shabbat service at Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 20, 2025
Shabbat service recognizes optimism of Martin Luther King Jr.

Walter Gilbert offered his interpretation of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "How Long? Not Long" speech at a Friday Shabbat service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nine-year-old Joey Wolf, a member at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, has qualified for the national finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt competition at Augusta National Golf Club.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 26, 2025
9-year-old Lakewood Ranch golfer to compete at Augusta

Joey Wolf has qualified for the national finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt competition.

  • East County
  • Sports
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