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The Bolds Brothers perform at WBTT on Aug. 19 and 20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 17-23

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota County's planned shuttle service between downtown and SRQ would utilize trolley-like vehicles every 20 to 30 minutes.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 25, 2023
SRQ-to-downtown shuttle service to begin before year's end

Sarasota County sets the fares for a new trolley route that will serve the airport and five stops downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Save Our Seabirds' soiree will include live and silent auctions, live entertainment and food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort. File photo
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 5, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Soiree

Event will feature food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort and string musicians.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The outdoor patio space doubled in size after Sips began leasing its second space.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 29, 2024
Sips marks one year on Longboat with gelato shop expansion

The new gelato spot, a sister business of Longboat Key coffee shop Sips, opens March 1 in Whitney Plaza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lincoln Clauss stands center stage as the Emcee in Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret.'
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 3, 2022
Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret' turns the context inside-out

The musical’s songs remain the same in this Asolo Repertory Theatre production. In Josh Rhodes’ bold reinterpretation, its story is now based on respect.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Leila Schaedler-Luera, 10, goes all-in for the challenge.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 4, 2023
Ice cream eating championship helps support Rise Up Cafe

The competition helped support Rise Up Cafe, a nonprofit-run coffee and ice cream shop in downtown Sarasota operated by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In his retirement, Chris Sachs works on his new job: Building community
  • By Eric Snider |
  • March 28, 2024
In his retirement, Chris Sachs works on his new job: Building community

As president of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key, Chris Sachs has found a deeply meaningful way to give back.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Keith Green is making a run for the District 7 at-large Manatee County Commission seat.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2024
District 7 candidate hits Lakewood Ranch streets

Keith Green explains why he hopes to unseat incumbent George Kruse.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Renderings of the playground being built at Tom Bennett Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 31, 2024
ADA-accessible playground coming to Tom Bennett Park

Manatee County commissioners and the Bradenton Kiwanis Club celebrated the groundbreaking on a state-of-the-art playground that will be accessible to all children.

  • East County
  • News
Since he had a widowmaker heart attack in 2015, Sarasota artist Fabio Dal Boni has been seeking to recapture what he saw during that time.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 29, 2023
Artist's work represents his experience with a life beyond

Fabio Dal Boni says his paintings on aluminum are inspired by a visit to the afterlife in 2015.

  • Arts + Culture
The Greenbrook Adventure Park pavilion was burned down over the Fourth of July 2023 and is expected to be rebuilt by July 2024.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 19, 2023
Greenbrook Adventure Park pavilion rebuild due in July

The Inter-District Authority is working on the design of the new pavilion after the previous one was destroyed by fireworks in July.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key commissioners were all present and ready to kick off the first meeting back on Sept. 11.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 13, 2023
Public concern, project updates kick off Town Commission’s return

The Sept. 11 regular commission meeting included concerns about emergency dispatch, undergrounding updates and a few resolutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By The Ronto Group |
  • May 9, 2024
Life at The Owen Golden Gate Point: Between the City and the Sand

Situated in one of downtown Sarasota’s most cherished historic locations, and framed by Sarasota Bay, the gated Owen Golden Gate Point is being developed by The Ronto Group in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Pianist Garrick Ohlsson helps the Sarasota Orchestra celebrate its 75th anniversary on Feb. 15.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 6, 2024
5 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Sarasota

Romance is in the air and on stage in Sarasota as Cupid searches for a target.

  • Arts + Culture
Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. offers Special Olympics Florida's Registered Training Program for Manatee County athletes.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 1, 2024
East Bradenton equine therapy program needs room to grow

Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. offers therapeutic horseback riding and trains athletes for the Special Olympics.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Woman unable to locate her car in parking lot asks for police assistance
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 6, 2024
Woman unable to locate her car in parking lot asks for police assistance

The responding Longboat Key officer went on the hunt for the citizen’s vehicle in the public parking lot. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2016
Lakewood gears up for coed summer hoops camp

Lakewood Ranch High will hold its annual summer basketball camp for four weeks.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave Otterness says his wife Jennifer's support allows him to give back to the community through the LWRBA.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2024
Willis Smith exec takes over as LWRBA chair

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Chair David Otterness says he will put new vision and mission statements into action and increase the nonprofit's advocacy in 2024.

  • East County
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's Nicole Durbal signs freshman Sara Johnson's T-shirt.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 26, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Prep freshmen celebrate end of school year

The inaugural upper school class looks forward to moving onto the next school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
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