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Lakewood Ranch's Tom and Kristine Scott attended All That Jazz: Cabaret for a Cause Feb. 21 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota to support Sisterhood for Good.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 22, 2025
Sisterhood for Good's All That Jazz proves a smashing success for charity

The Sarasota event, that featured the Suncoast Swing Band and Lady Z and Jonathan Cortez, raises funds for nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The world premiere of Ken Ludwig's "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" runs through Feb. 8 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 30-Feb. 5

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jim Howell and Jack McCaffrey are students at Florida Studio Theatre. McCaffrey studied animation and design at the Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 28, 2025
Free acting class series coming to Lakewood Ranch Library

Florida Studio Theatre employees will lead classes on Improv for All, Acting Foundations, Reader’s Circle and Intro to Playwriting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deborah Miller with her book "One Little Pill"
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 17, 2024
Longboat resident shares her road to recovery from opioid addiction

Deborah Miller's memoir challenges the stigma of addiction stereotypes and gives hope to those struggling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peter Salefsky, Barbara Bostic and Gail Duerst
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 31, 2024
Seniors get into costume at Halloween Boo Bash

The Halloween Boo Bash at Senior Friendship Centers showed there are no age limits when it comes to enjoying Halloween.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 3464 Mistletoe Lane has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,367 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 15, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 30 to Jan. 3 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Corey’s Landing home on Mistletoe Lane tops the week's sales at $3.3 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Rising founder Jeffery Kin poses on a parking lot downtown with the post-Milton skyline of Sarasota in the background.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 6, 2024
Rise and shine at Sarasota's first Living Arts Festival

Three years in the making, the festival arrives in time to heal a battered community.

  • Arts + Culture
This Country Club home at 7258 Lake Forest Glen sold for $875,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,496 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 31, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 9-12 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Portlight Court tops the week's sales at $2.35 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Darwin is a 12-year-old sulcata tortoise.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 23, 2025
Beloved tortoise returns home after five days on the loose

Since being adopted from a rescue in 2019, Darwin has endeared himself to his owners, extended family and neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Is a little fear of technology app-propriate?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2024
Is a little fear of technology app-propriate?

Columnist tries to overcome anxiety to try two new apps that will benefit Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sales of Waterside homes, such as this Lakehouse Cove home that sold for $1,775,000 in January, continue to go to contract much faster than the countywide average.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2025
Lakewood Ranch is still a seller's paradise

With its lifestyle draw, Lakewood Ranch has been insulated against trends in other parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties that have seen real estate sales slow down.

  • East County
  • News
Maria Swirczyuski, 10 showcases her artwork from Lina Rincon Art Studio. She also created the painting of the heron to the left.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 30, 2025
Creative Kids SRQ hosts first block party event with Youth Art Fest

The nonprofit, which aims to empower young artists, expanded its Youth Art Fest into the streets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The intersection of General Harris Street and Norton Street after Hurricane Debby at high tide around 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 5.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 28, 2025
Drainage improvement projects garner allocations in upcoming fiscal year

Although still pending Town Commission approval, Longboat Key's five-year capital plan includes several drainage improvement projects that are in various stages of design and surveying.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pirates senior Nick Curbelo celebrates scoring the first run of a 9-3 win over Manatee on a triple by senior Camden Pope in a regional semifinal game on May 1 at Braden River High School.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 7, 2025
Braden River baseball's playoff run is no accident

A senior-laden Pirates team is playing as if every game is its last.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alyssa Gay says she just wants to serve her community.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 5, 2025
After unsuccessful campaign, candidate finds new ways to serve Manatee

Alyssa Gay is keeping busy after campaigning for the District 72 House seat.

  • East County
  • News
Cynthia Paris
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 17, 2025
Community members laugh together at laughter yoga event

The Florida Day of Laughter was held the weekend of April 5, spanning the Hyatt Place Sarasota Airport and the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Republican Club of Longboat Key hosts a dinner on April 11, 2023 at the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 11, 2025
Republican Club of Longboat Key ready to kick off 2025 year with first event

After a brief hiatus, the club is looking to return better than ever, starting with its first event on Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Participants in the walk head down the path at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 1, 2025
All Faiths Food Bank hosts Walk to End Summer Hunger

The annual walk kicked off the food bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Veterinarian lands honor of working at Nate's in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2025
Veterinarian lands honor of working at Nate's in Lakewood Ranch

Dr. Sharon Pindar will be the first on-staff vet at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • Business
Commissioners Bob McCann and Amanda Ballard question the efficiency of Manatee County's hiring practices and budget process.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 9, 2025
Manatee County commissioners debate whether a hiring freeze is needed

As the budget season approaches, commissioners question the current processes.

  • East County
  • News
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