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Comedic daredevil Johnny Rockett (left) and Master of Ceremonies Ty McFarlan deliver joy at Wonderland Circus: Illuminate, which runs through Jan. 5 at the Big Top near UTC Mall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 5-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The traditional turkey dinner at the Lazy Lobster
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 20, 2024
Where to get Thanksgiving dinner on Longboat Key

Restaurants gear up to serve holiday favorites on Thanksgiving Day as snowbirds arrive back on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Gracewater at Sarasota |
  • February 29, 2024
Gracewater at Sarasota is now open. Come visit!

The community’s three stunning model homes will give you a glimpse at life in this amenity-filled, resort-inspired lifestyle community.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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The Mall at University Town Center's anchors are Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Dillard's, and the mall includes more than 125 specialty stores and restaurants.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 15, 2024
The Mall at UTC celebrates 10 years

A mall on the Sarasota-Manatee county line once looked like a long shot to be not only successful, but even built. Now it's a landmark economic driver.

  • East County
  • News
Shannon Hunt
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 14, 2025
Wellness lounge, cacao cafe opens in Rosemary District

The space, established by nonprofits Conscious Cause and Streets of Paradise Inc., is intended to foster contributions from the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioner-elect Steve Branham will become the new at-large commissioner on March 24.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 19, 2025
Branham looks forward to new Longboat commission seat next week

Steve Branham will take an oath and his at-large commission seat during a statutory meeting on March 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat is far different than it was in 1955
  • By Letters to the Editor |
  • April 15, 2025
Longboat is far different than it was in 1955

Many things like gas and operating expenses cost more now than back then.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Windjammers Unlimited, more formally known as the Circus Music Historical Society, will perform with the Sailor Circus on Jan. 11 after their weeklong convention in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 9-15

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Lakewood Ranch High School's Maya Gilkison, Maya Kopija, Isaiah Schulz and Ryniah Milner work in the blood lab at SunCoast Blood Centers.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 21, 2024
SunCoast Blood Centers give Lakewood Ranch students glimpse at medical field

The students started as volunteers and were hired to work in the blood lab.

  • East County
  • Schools
Spanish Main Yacht Club in Longboat Key is comprised of 212 units and is situated on Sarasota Bay.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 18, 2024
Spanish Main Yacht Club almost recovered from hurricane damage

Two months after hurricanes Helene and Milton, residents of the condominium community are still unable to live in their units, but the board said the recovery effort is turning a corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Garden Party to support UF/IFAS Extension sensory garden
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2025
Garden Party to support UF/IFAS Extension sensory garden

A 1960s-themed garden party to support UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County's sensory garden will be held March 29, rain or shine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ketch Lane would be one of the Country Club Shores roads to gain a turn lane with the project.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 19, 2025
Residents, town compromise on alterations to Country Club Shores project

Country Club Shores residents and Longboat Key staff worked together to address concerns raised by the residents about the turn lane project's curbed medians.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Michael Landis welcomes attendees to a celebration of the club house's final month before demolition and reconstruction.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 17, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club starts countdown to demo day

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club united for one more evening of fun as they prepared for the rebuild of their 65-year-old clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota City Hall.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 20, 2025
Sarasota begins drafting the next two-year strategic plan

Meticulous wordsmithing of the mission and vision statements sets the tone for the list of project goals for city's 2026 blueprint.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key commissioners continue to meet about a fair canal maintenance tax for town residents.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 2, 2025
Canal maintenance tax methodology refined toward more equity

Longboat Key town staff and consultants presented a new method, which gained more appeal from commissioners than previous iterations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota dancer comes home with Twyla Tharp Dance
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 24, 2025
Sarasota dancer comes home with Twyla Tharp Dance

Nicole Ashley Morris takes center stage when the legendary dance troupe celebrates its 60th anniversary March 4.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota High boys basketball senior Mike Drayton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mike Drayton

The Sarasota High senior boys basketball player was named the FACA District 16 Class 7A Player of the Year on Feb. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Julie Fanning holds the ceremonial gavel in taking over as the 2025 chair of the board for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2025
Maintaining a positive direction is key to new LWRBA chair

Julie Fanning will guide the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance through its 20th anniversary year.

  • East County
  • Business
With costumed "friar" Rich Irr at the center of it all, members of the Longboat Key Club Friars ring in their annual dinner and awards ceremony.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 31, 2025
Don Kreiss honored at annual Friars Club gathering

The tight-knit cohort of Longboat golfers celebrated a year of increased membership and kinship among existing members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Morgan Bettes Angell carries donations to help those affected by Hurricane Milton to the Lakewood Ranch bus during Ranch Nite Wednesdays at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 17, 2024
Lakewood Ranch collects supplies for those in need after Hurricane Milton

You can make donations to Hurricane victims on Sunday at the Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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