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By Observer Staff |
May 14, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 16-22

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 17, 2024

Lakewood Ranch area offers support for new moms

Various local groups help mothers stay fit enough to handle the challenges of motherhood.

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
October 17, 2023

Grammy-winning artist talks fantasy surrealism at live art show

Jim Warren, who painted the cover for Bob Seger's "Against the Wind," was at Wyland Galleries on St. Armands Circle to meet fans and show his artwork.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
February 6, 2024

Proposed density increase in Newtown criticized as 'ghetto'

The Sarasota Housing Authority seeks higher density for new developments. A city Planning Board member says doubling the number of units at the Bertha Mitchell community will burden Newtown.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 16, 2024

St. Regis hiring event draws large turnout as resort nears completion

More than 500 people attended the event on June 12, which was intended to help fill some 400 open positions.

Longboat Key
News

By Brynn Mechem |
April 7, 2020

Siesta property owner places fence on beach

A Siesta Key property owner placed a chain link fence near Siesta Key Beach Access 2, but county staff says it's not allowed.

Siesta Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 21, 2023

Lakewood Ranch High football shows promise with preseason win

There are changes on the sidelines and on the field for the Mustangs in 2023.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
July 19, 2023

Woman finds her bag on a porch and then is paid $40 to leave

An evicted noisy short-term roommate kept calling police for help while an officer was on the scene. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
January 12, 2024

Local author brings taste of Italy to Bird Key Yacht Club

Chef Robert Gaglio's new book documents his tours of Italy and journey of self-discovery following the 2008 financial crisis.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lori Boyd, Marketing Director of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
September 8, 2022

A Day A Local Family Will Not Forget

A 3-year-old’s visit to the ER turns into a positive experience.

Health

2024 arts summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the arts camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Summer Fun Guide

By Adrian Moore |
April 18, 2024

The city is not a developer

The city manager wants Sarasota to develop an $80M affordable housing project. Good intentions, but this approach always fails. A voucher program would be better.