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By Observer Staff |
August 22, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 24-30

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Petra Rivera |
January 5, 2024

Democratic Club speaker advocates for access to Black history education

David Wilkins, the president of the Manasota Association for the Study of African American Life and History, spoke to the Longboat Key Democratic Club about the importance of education on racial history.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 2, 2024

Vacationers worried about beds made in the night

After returning from the pool after midnight, the guests wondered how their beds were made. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
February 28, 2024

Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2024-25

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2024-25 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
April 10, 2024

MTC instructor named US boating nonprofit's Educator of the Year

Freddie Fowler, a Marine Service Technology instructor at Manatee Technical College, uses his military experience to train students.

East County
Schools

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
June 7, 2023

2023 Sarasota Music Festival devotes its program to storytelling

Under music director Jeffrey Kahane, the festival realizes a dream deferred.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 23, 2024

Major shift in Manatee County election personnel causes concern

With a presidential election looming, the Supervisor of Elections office ushers in a new administration.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 8, 2023

Tech mogul buys historic waterfront Sarasota home for $6 million

The 2-acre Indian Beach property dates to 1894 and last sold for $150,000 in 1987.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
January 17, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madi Mignery

The Cardinal Mooney High freshman had 12 points and 14 rebounds in a Jan. 15 win against Booker High.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
October 17, 2023

Equality Florida holds Royal Masquerade Ball

The LGBTQ+ advocacy organization held its Suncoast Celebration to "let them eat cake."

Black Tie

By Janet Combs |
November 15, 2023

Aviva Senior Living keeps the dream alive for seniors

The Jewish senior living community raised funds at its annual dinner to ensure residents can stay in their homes if their funds are diminished.

Black Tie

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 3, 2024

Out-of-Door Academy raises money for Manasota BUDS

The orchestra played a 1960s-themed concert at Woodland Community Church in East County on Feb. 2.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
March 14, 2022

Sarasota Planning Board approves cigar bar and store

Corona Cigar Co. owner says operation at Lemon Avenue and First Street will be a high-end addition to the city.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
August 31, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 14-18 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in the Mark Sarasota tops the week’s sales at $3.35 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Matt Walsh |
November 8, 2023

The war is here, personal

The Israel-Hamas War is being fought 7,000 miles away. But within the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish community, the war is touching families directly. Everyone "must thrust himself … into this struggle."

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
October 20, 2023

Drunk driver sentenced to 40 years after crash that killed 4 people

The 2021 crash killed four men near a truck that was stopped on the shoulder due to a flat tire.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 29, 2023

Mote Marine thanks scientists during Oceanic Evening gala

The laboratory and aquarium gave a nod to the researchers whose programs will benefit from the evening's fundraising.

Black Tie

By Blake Fussell |
March 1, 2022

Legacy Trail's Segment 3 to open Wednesday after ribbon-cutting event

A ribbon-cutting will be held on Thursday at Payne Park to announce the opening of Legacy Trail's newest extension, which will stretch from Bahia Vista Street to Ringling Boulevard.