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Lee County’s Terry Johnson participates in a preliminary round of the Special Olympics Stand-up Paddleboard Championship.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2023
What to do this summer in Lakewood Ranch

Check out the best things to do in June, July and August 2023 in and around Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Paul Lotierzo and Jason Champion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 5, 2024
Project Pride offers new gathering place for LGBTQ+ community

The organization recently established a new headquarters and hired its first executive director.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An example of a digital display board.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 3, 2024
Town looks to modernize signage with digital display boards

At a recent commission workshop, Longboat Key commissioners showed support for installing new welcome signs for the town that would include digital display boards for town messaging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rick Eggert's "Tradewind Drift" will be at Chasen Galleries 's Grand Opening Celebration featuring Emma Varga's 50th Anniversary from Jan. 21-31, 2024.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 20, 2023
In its return to downtown Sarasota, Chasen Galleries goes all in on glass

Chasen Galleries @ The Mark represents artists from all over the world.

  • Arts + Culture
Nicholas & Associates, which was a a jersey sponsor for the 2024 season, has purchased an interest in the Sarasota Paradise men's soccer team.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 2, 2024
Family with construction firm buys interest in Sarasota soccer team

The Papanicholas family created an entity to join the Sarasota Paradise ownership.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rev. Brock Patterson found his perfect fit at Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • January 31, 2024
How one church and its pastor inspire its members to give back

Under Rev. Brock Patterson’s leadership, Longboat Island Chapel continues to offer vital support to area outreaches — with grace and a touch of humor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Knights of Columbus council members march in the 2023 Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 27, 2024
Knights of Columbus sails forward with charitable giving in Lakewood Ranch

The Knights at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church have added an Armed Forces Day Charity Golf Tournament to their schedule.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of a portion of Ride Entertainment's concept for Ken Thompson Park on City Island.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 17, 2024
Residents speak out against Ken Thompson Park proposal

Although the Ride Entertainment plan is not on its meeting agenda, several speakers implored the Parks Board to recommend against the proposal to activate the City Island park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in words and song at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 11-17

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Save Siesta Key board of directors member Harry Anand speaking to county legislators about incorporation Tuesday night.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 5, 2022
Siesta Key incorporation stalled after bill fails to secure majority vote

County legislators voted against Siesta Key incorporation bill in 3-3 tie, killing the bill and citing budget concerns.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rick Hinkson keeps watch from a lifeguard tower.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 6, 2023
Sarasota beach lifeguards require special set of skills

Sarasota County lifeguards performed 100 rescues this year. A lifeguard shares what it takes to be an open-water first responder.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lake Club Women's Giving Circle's Nancy Lepain, Hope Family Service's Tiffany Ogline and Daviana Ferrer, Lake Club Artist Guild founder Margie Meyer and Lake Club Women's Giving Circle's Barbara Najmy work together to donate artwork to Hope Family Services.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 18, 2024
Lake Club Artist Guild donates paintings to Hope Family Services

The artist guild works with the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle to donate at least 45 pieces to the Bradenton nonprofit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2023
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 26, 2023
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2023

Dogs on the beach, snakes indoors, tracking devices and an engagement announcement — these are just some of the calls that Longboat Police responded to in 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 3, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Carey

We are sad to announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Carey of Longboat Key, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Florida Studio Theatre Arts Plaza will be built next door to the current building on First Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 8, 2024
FST challenge match brings $2 million donation for Arts Plaza

Florida Studio Theatre has raised $41 million of its $57 million goal to build a new downtown Arts Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The former Palm Apartments immediately adjacent to the Embassy Suites hotel will be razed along with the building next door for a mixed-use development of condos and a hotel. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 28, 2022
Downtown project plan expands to condos, hotel mixed use

With the addition of an adjacent lot formerly planned for The Beacon, a development plan for Second Street next to the Embassy Suites includes 18 condos and a hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cresswind Lakewood Ranch |
  • October 26, 2023
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch Offers an Active 55 + Lifestyle for New Home Buyers

The only actively selling active-adult community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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On the left, the canopy of the worst-scoring site in Suncoast Waterkeeper's new mangrove survey. On the right, healthy mangroves at the survey's reference site.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 8, 2024
Mangroves are healthier when allowed to grow naturally, research shows

Suncoast Waterkeeper’s pilot study will help advocate for stricter enforcement of mangrove protection regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mirna's Cuban Cuisine has some of the best sandwiches in town.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • October 23, 2023
Up your lunch game with Sarasota's best sandwiches

Celebrate National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3 at these stops.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Ken Ludwig's wartime romance "Dear Jack, Dear Louise" runs through Aug. 11 at FST's Keating Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 4-10

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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