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By Abby Weingarten |
May 15, 2025

New restaurant seeks local following with fresh-first take on casual dining

An Arizona restaurant concept popular with yogis, foodies and lots of health-conscious people in between choose the Lakewood Ranch area to make its Florida debut.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Madison Bierl |
April 12, 2025

EGGstravaganza hosts more than 700 children at Waterside Park

Those children make more than 10,000 plastic eggs disappear in an instant.

East County
Neighbors

By Janet Combs |
April 6, 2025

Children First enchants guests with the 25th Anniversary Fairytale Ball

Gala treats supporters to a magical night with its "Magic is All Around Us" theme.

Black Tie

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 14, 2025

Save the date for these fall arts and entertainment events in Sarasota

Here are six shows that you won't want to miss.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 13, 2025

Police investigate suspicious knives stabbed in the ground

The intention of the act was unclear, but a resident called to report the odd sighting in front of a residence. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
May 2, 2025

Early draft reports suggest the Van Wezel is 'obsolete'

Purple Ribbon Committee members submitting their draft portions of the final report lean toward no reuse of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall if replaced by a new facility.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 29, 2025

Sarasota hobbyist used recycled parts to rebuild Volkswagen Beetle

Jae Honda has been working with cars his whole life, from the time he was a child driving them on the beach in Hawaii.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 3, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 6-11

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 20, 2025

Dakin Bull Bash attracts hundreds to Myakka City

The Elite Bullriders Association event includes mutton busting, bull riding and barrel racing.

East County
Neighbors

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

By Matt Walsh |
May 29, 2025

Two stormwater storms

County commissioners are facing two storms that could blow them away: how to pay for and prevent another 2024 and dumping stormwater on the city.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Madison Bierl |
May 30, 2025

Two Lakewood Ranch High teachers retire after 38-year careers

Bryan Thomas has taught at LWRHS since its opening while Daniel Bryan-Beachler has taught at the school since 2001.

East County
Schools

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 31, 2025

Sarasota architect Frank Folsom Smith dies at age 93

The Virginia transplant designed Plymouth Harbor and helped shape downtown.

Arts + Culture

By Marty Fugate |
May 6, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre's 'Jersey Boys' moves from streetlights to spotlights

The character-driven musical tells the true-life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 27, 2025

Escape the heat — and the news — with FST's Summer Cabaret series

Three musical revues will transport you to another world, if you turn off your cellphone.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
March 20, 2025

2025 sports summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the sports camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

Summer Fun Guide

By Adrian Moore, Eliza Terziev |
May 21, 2025

How to boost affordability

There are some simple steps Sarasota city and county can take to relieve the lack of housing that is affordable — and it’s not requiring public subsidies.