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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2024
The Observer plays dirty for April Fools’ Day

Our annual April Fools’ Day edition was published on March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Headless Horseman (Carmen Hansen) was the highlight of the 2022 performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 26 to Nov. 1

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Hurricane Idalia at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2023
Hurricane Idalia news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Idalia made landfall at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 3 hurricane with 125 mph winds.

  • Hurricane Season
Co-Chair Kim Becker, Event Chair Marjan Zaun and Circus Arts student Rikki Hettig-Rolfe Meaux
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2024
Party Under the Stars takes celebration under the big top

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation's annual event adopts a circus theme at Sailor Circus Arena.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 18, 2023
Riverview High construction program helps students find footing in field

The construction technology lab enables students to graduate high school with industry-recognized skills and get hired straightaway.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Sarasota EcoSummit tackles development, pollution and water quality
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota EcoSummit tackles development, pollution and water quality

Nearly 8 acres of open land is lost to development per hour in Florida, says a panel moderator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Benito Rodriguez as George Gibbs and Caroline Mixon as Emily Webb in Asolo Rep's production of "Our Town." (Courtesy Photo: Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2022
Surprisingly mystical 'Our Town' creates a sense of universality

“Our Town” explores the cycles of human life in a moving Asolo Rep production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Aloha Ukulele club of Lakewood Ranch donates eight ukuleles to the new Lakewood Ranch Library, represented by Tiffany Mautino (first row, center).
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2023
8 ukuleles donated to the new Lakewood Ranch Library

Aloha Ukulele, a Lakewood Ranch Community Activities club, donated ukuleles to the coming library with the hope of having a presence there.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rick Carlisle was named the president and CEO for the Community AIDS Network in April.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
Conversation with Rick Carlisle

Rick Carlisle stepped into the position of President and CEO for the Community AIDS Network in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lynn Howell, the pastor of Myakka Family Worship Center, says he is humbled and honored to see the faith community coming together to support him and his family.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 2, 2024
Churches unite to support Myakka City pastor after fire

Seven churches hold benefit to support Myakka Family Worship Center's pastor after his barn burned.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kettle of Fish performed at Savor the Sounds on Feb. 19, 2022.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 17, 2022
Savor the Sounds concert series coming to an end on Longboat Key

Shantel Norman and the Shantel Norman Group will perform at Town Center Green on March 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen says offerings in Waterside Place will take off in 2022.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2022
Southshore project in Waterside, Erickson Senior Living big stories for Lakewood Ranch in 2022

SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen says Waterside of Lakewood Ranch offerings will take off in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Lucas Anthony lets out a scream after scoring a goal against Venice High on April 27. Anthony had eight goals in the regional quarterfinal win against the Indians.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 29, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse uses internal fortitude to stay alive

The Mustangs have reached the FHSAA Class 2A regional semifinals for the first time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bayfront Park visitors walk past an uprooted tree on Sept. 29. (Photo by Kat Hughes(
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota emergency manager says debris could take six months to clear

Twice the debris was found with Hurricane Ian as compared to 2017's Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, Concession owner Bruce Cassidy, PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady, Intersport founder Charles Besser and former PGA Tour star Peter Jacobsen announced the new World Champions Cup in April.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2023
World Champions Cup to throw block party in Lakewood Ranch

The inaugural PGA Tour Champions event is going all out to thank The Concession and the region.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Trezure B. Coles stars as Pickle in Urbanite Theatre's world premiere of Terry Guest's "Oak."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 5, 2024
Urbanite Theatre's 'Oak' gets scary, Southern style

Terry Guest's premiere play summons the unquiet ghost of slavery.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Bridget and Paige Palicka
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 31, 2024
Sand Cay Beach Resort Easter egg hunt challenges all ages

Families return to Longboat Key every year to spend Easter weekend with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Simply Tina, a full live band, performs Jan. 6 at Venice Performing Arts Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 4-10

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Booker senior Jaydn Lattimore, senior Ty'anna Ash and junior Chariot Johnson are key contributors on the girls basketball team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 23, 2022
Tornadoes girls basketball whirls into Final Four

Booker High beat Port Charlotte to earn a trip to Lakeland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
It takes Jay Morgan about 30-40 minutes to restring a tennis racket.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 3, 2021
Jovial tennis enthusiast strings jokes and rackets together

Jay Morgan is a familiar face among the members of the Longboat Key Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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