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By Observer Staff |
November 28, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 30 to Dec. 6

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
December 12, 2023

New College agrees to purchase 31 acres from SRQ airport

New College of Florida's East Campus sits on land it leases from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The lease is set to expire in 2056.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
April 15, 2024

99 Bottles marks five years in Sarasota with block party

The fifth anniversary Block Party at 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop included live music, food trucks and new beer releases.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 27, 2024

Lakewood Ranch nonprofit curates community resources

Making An Impact’s Community Connections Resource Guide contains information on more than 300 local organizations that provide assistance to residents.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
April 6, 2024

Better Together Block Party celebrates the community in style

The event offered butterflies, bubbles, fun activities and more.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 1, 2024

APRIL FOOL: Former Mote aquarium to become interactive seafood restaurant

The restaurant, “Fresh Catch,” will allow guests to do just that: catch their own seafood for meals.

April Fools

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 25, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra's search for an authentic 'Eroica'

David Alan Miller conducts the Sarasota Orchestra’s performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in its Masterworks series.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
May 30, 2023

The Players sees opportunity in Payne Park

Community theater leadership is scripting renovations to boost other arts organizations and grow with what's next in downtown.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
March 21, 2024

Rule of laws: Always grow

To stop a few vacation rental bad actors, city commissioners adopted new ordinances that have spawned a new bureaucracy. This is America: Collectivist laws that snuff out individual liberty.

Sarasota
Opinion

By James Peter |
December 28, 2023

See Sarasota's 2023 in photos

Classroom lizards, high-flying hoopsters, knights in shining armor and dancing reindeer made 2023 a year to remember in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 17, 2024

Opa, St. Barbara Greek Festival is back in Sarasota

The annual Greek Glendi is in its 40th year and runs through Sunday at the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

East County
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
July 9, 2024

Resident wants to give back to the community through school board seat

Mark Stanoch says serving on the Manatee County School Board will be an opportunity to make the district better for his grandchildren and all children.