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By Observer Staff |
August 27, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 29 to Sept. 4

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 1, 2024

Longboat commissioner got stuck on boat during Hurricane Helene

The day Hurricane Helene passed by Longboat Key, District 1 Commissioner Gary Coffin ended up spending the night on his boat to prevent it from slipping away.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 8, 2024

Hurricane Helene floods Save Our Seabirds, results in one casualty

The nonprofit on Ken Thompson Parkway is working to recover after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge brought up to 4 feet of water throughout the facility.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
March 26, 2024

Centennial Park boat launch will be closed April 1-5

Emergency repairs are needed to fix submerged damage resulting in hazards for boat trailers.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
May 25, 2024

Palm Aire Women's Club donates $9,000 in grants to local nonprofits

Seven nonprofits in Manatee and Sarasota counties receive grants.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 14, 2024

Sculpture placement has Public Art Committee going in circles

With storage agreements expiring, the pressure is on to find homes for some of the sculptures.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
September 28, 2024

St. Armands business owners assess damage from Hurricane Helene

"There was probably not one business on the Circle that wasn't affected by the storm," said Carolyn Conner, manager of Cigar Paradise.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
September 27, 2018

Revised form-based code coming soon

City staff will review and process the document without the input of its author, who is leaving her position this week.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 6, 2023

Manatee County approves purchase of six new ambulances

The new ambulances will replace older models that are nearing the end of their life.

East County
News

By Lauren Tronstad |
April 25, 2023

Keeping beaches dark still priority through turtle nesting season

Artificial light disorientation calls to Mote Marine Aquarium & Laboratory spiked during the 2022 turtle nesting season.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
March 1, 2017

Can anyone just ride on through?

Manatee County may give gate restrictions 'teeth'

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 5, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra composes a climate-proof future

The Sarasota Orchestra moves ahead on its new music center as it welcomes a new maestro.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 5, 2024

Welfare check turns out to be resident dodging a 'bad friend'

The caller hadn’t heard from the resident since before the hurricanes, but there was more behind the pair’s friendship. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
June 19, 2024

Sarasota School Board extends superintendent's contract

Terry Connor, superintendent of Sarasota County Schools, is now officially signed on to serve for the next five years.

Sarasota
Schools

By Mark Gordon |
May 15, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance thrives as it turns 20

As the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance readies to shed itself of its teenage years, a leader with a steady hand helps guide the organization on some big goals and aspirations.

East County
Business

By Matt Walsh |
July 24, 2024

Source of Manatee's strife

The Manatee County Commission primary races are not elections between liberal and conservative. They are about whether to eliminate antagonizing behavior.