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Gertrude and Endana Collymore sell plenty of clothing at the 2022 Newtown Juneteenth Block Party.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 15-21

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Buy a Bud Light and toast the distributors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2023
Buy a Bud Light and toast the distributors

If you’re one of the Anheuser-Busch beer drinkers who was totally offended by the Mulvaney fiasco, apply some perspective.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 17, 2016
SailFuture reveals next steps

The organization also hosted Welcome Home party for new sailboat

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Sessions, the CEO of Willis Smith Construction, which combined with Fawley Bryant Architecture to build and design the new library, said it's a great balance of being functional and attractive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Library's design based on what's inside the box

Fawley Bryant Architecture and Willis Smith Construction delivered a simple, and yet beautiful, modern library.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 18, 2022
Longboat Harbour hosts first pickleball tournament

After residents became interested in the sport a couple years ago, talent grew until a tournament was necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Following a ceremonial start to demolition, site clearing is expected to begin at the Sarasota Kennel Club in the coming weeks.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 13, 2024
Demolition set to begin at Sarasota Kennel Club

After 95 years, the 26-acre site on University Parkway will be cleared for unspecified future development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 11, 2022
Rotary holds annual Veterans Day event at Temple Beth Israel

Tuskegee Airman George Hardy was the guest of honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Out of an abundance of caution, all ceiling tiles in the ticketing area at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport were removed following roof damage caused by Hurricane Ian. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 14, 2023
SRQ sets February passenger count record

Neary 400,000 passengers traveled through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Communities' Morgan Bettes-Angell and Nicole Hackel love seeing people enjoy the Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch, which has been named No. 1 in Florida.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch farmers market is named No. 1 in Florida

The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch is entering its sixth season.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Robert Wentzell announced May 4 that Bradenton Insurance has become Guided Insurance Solutions.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 13, 2020
Bradenton-based insurance company has new policy for doing business

Bradenton-based insurance company has new policy for doing business

  • East County
  • Business
The Unconditional Surrender statue is cleaned.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 18, 2024
Meet the 'invisible' team cleaning Sarasota's sidewalks and statues

Gorilla Kleen staff describe the thankless task of cleaning landmark locations while the city sleeps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town officials say changes to the sign code will affect Longboat Key's real estate community.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 9, 2017
Longboat to host discussion on sign code changes

Town officials say the changes will impact local businesses and real estate sales.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In 2021, developer Gary Kompothecras proposed a seven-story hotel with up to 120 rooms at 1260 Old Stickney Point Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 14, 2023
Repealed ordinance clears the slate for Siesta Key hotels

Sarasota County commissioners repeal comprehensive plan changes that led to county approval of hotels later ruled illegal in court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2023
Sarasota Police Department to hold school supplies drive

'Pack the Patrol Car' runs from July 19 through Aug. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Art Center Sarasota holds its Creative Kids/Emerging Artists camp each week throughout the summer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2023
2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - Arts

Your guide to summer camps this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Fifth graders Finley Hendricks, Alisa Sabodash, Noah Johnson and Danica Hall are excited to compete at the VEX Robotics World Competition after placing fourth at the regional competition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 2, 2022
Lakewood Ranch elementary robotics team advances to world competition

Robert E. Willis Elementary fifth graders of Lakewood Ranch secure a spot at the VEX Robotics World Competition in May.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • A time to celebrate |
  • October 19, 2022
Piper Anne Dawson

Longboat Key has a NEW (youngest) resident!

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
This is just a practice run on Kore Steakhouse. The street lights will be covered with garbage bags during the exhibit to provide a darker background for the projections.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 9, 2024
Visual art display celebrates 30 years of Lakewood Ranch

"Ranch Reflections," a showcase of moving murals, runs from Jan. 14-20 at Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Fully Committed" comes to the Sarasota Jewish Theatre from Jan. 31 through Feb. 4, 2024.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • October 9, 2023
Sarasota Jewish Theatre's shows echo real-life events

The confluence between news and arts has surprised Artistic Director Carole Kleinberg.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 5, 2021
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts fourth food drive

The church welcomed friends and residents into the parking lot to donate nonperishables.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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