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Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay kicked off its 60th anniversary celebration on Jan. 15 with live music and special guests including Plymouth Harbor President and CEO Jeff Weatherhead, City of Sarasota Mayor Debbie Trice, Chris Pfahler, Plymouth Harbor vice president of philanthropy, Pastor Wes Bixby of First Congregational United Church of Christ Sarasota and Sara Little, president of the Resident Association.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 18, 2026
Plymouth Harbor celebrates 60 years

The senior-living facility on Sarasota Bay kicked off this year's merry-making with music and sharing memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County commissioners from left to right are Tal Siddique, Carol Felts, George Kruse, Mike Rahn, Amanda Ballard, Jason Bearden and Dr. Robert McCann. Siddique, Felts and McCann were newly elected in 2024. Kruse was re-elected.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 8, 2026
'Lectern guy' files to run for Manatee County Commission

Parrish's Adam Johnson sued six of seven commissioners in 2025, alleging corruption, and participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot in the Capitol Building.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key resident Sarah Frederick, pictured above in one of her favorite competitions, said she knew from the age of five that she loved working with horses. Little did she know then that she would go on to craft a 55-year career in racing, breeding and caring for them.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 28, 2026
Longboat Key resident jockeys for space on the track

Sarah Frederick recounted her 55-year career riding as a jockey, part of an early wave of women in the sport.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Puerto Rican singer and rapper Bad Bunny poses with Sarasota Orchestra maestro Giancarlo Guerrero and Guerrero's wife, Shirley, before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 9, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra maestro performs at Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

Giancarlo Guerrero joined Puerto Rican singer and rapper Bad Bunny on the field to conduct young string musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County is getting its first landfill-to-renewable natural gas facility, a $50M project led by Nopetro Energy.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 2, 2025
Energy company plans to convert Manatee landfill waste gas into fuel

Nopetro Energy of Miami says it's moving ahead on a $50 million investment at the Lena Road site.

  • East County
  • News
Lisa McClowry stars in the Cher tribute show, "The Beat Goes On," which comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Feb. 1.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 29-Feb. 4

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The cast of Asolo Rep's "The Mirror Crack'd," which runs at FSU Center for the Performing Arts through March 14.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2026
'The Mirror Crack'd' turns the Asolo Rep stage into a post-modern mirror maze

Miss Marple's on the case of a murder in English countryside, with a little help from her constable nephew.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Susan Benjamin, The Education Center's biographical historian who is praised for her engaging presentations about the lives of some of the industry's most famous musicians, turns her attention to Billy Joel, Gene Kelly and Bob Fosse this season.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 3, 2026
Education Center dives into the stories and music of Billy Joel

Biographical historian Susan Benjamin teams up with singer Jay O'Brien to celebrate the life and times of the Piano Man at their latest presentation with The Education Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bella Grace, a 3-year-old Weimaraner, is a German hunting dog who works for Manatee County Search & Rescue. Kevin Vreeland, her owner and K-9 handler, described her as a "scent monster."
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 25, 2026
Search and rescue dogs attract a crowd at free Lakewood Ranch presentation

K-9 team members show what they can do during an event presented by Lakewood Ranch CERT.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hurricanes Milton and Helene caused some $4 million in damage to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron facilities.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 2, 2026
Sarasota Sailing Squadron continues its path of recovery

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron has come a long way since hurricanes Milton and Helene. More work remains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • January 15, 2026
From a Tragic Accident to a Swift Near-Full Recovery

How Lakewood Ranch Medical Center saved the life of a USF Professor.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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The purple piles will carry reclaimed water to Lakewood Ranch Southeast for irrigation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 11, 2026
New road construction speeds through Lakewood Ranch Southeast

Lakewood Ranch Southeast's infrastructure won't be featured on any posters, but it will be a major part of the new community's success.

  • East County
  • News
  • By The Sarasota Ballet |
  • December 11, 2025
Monday’s Child is Fair of Face

The Sarasota Ballet performs Jazz Calendar, Divertimento No. 15, and Mozartiana - December 19 & 20 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Mark Sobolewski has made Riverview's baseball complex at Suncoast Technical College his new stomping grounds. He'll lead the Rams into the 2026 season for his first year as a head coach.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 11, 2026
Sarasota High graduate proudly wears rival colors

Mark Sobolewski seems poised to succeed as new Riverview High baseball coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Philip DiMaria says “there is a great opportunity here for St. Armands to evolve and become incredible again.”
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 5, 2026
Urban planner shares bold ideas to solve flooding on St. Armands

An urban planner takes a big-picture look at solving one of the region's most vexing issues: flooding on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarah Firstenberger was named CEO of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce in June.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 4, 2026
Siesta Key Chamber’s new leader takes the helm

Homegrown CEO Sarah Firstenberger brings fresh ideas and steady leadership to the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Key Chorale's Opus 1700 is a weekend escape for chamber music lovers
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2026
Key Chorale's Opus 1700 is a weekend escape for chamber music lovers

A two-day festival celebrates the works of Baroque music masters Bach and Handel.

  • Arts + Culture
Nick Gladding poses for a photo in his Sarasota Bay-facing backyard Friday, Jan. 2. In March, Gladding will be sworn in as the next Longboat Key District 3 Commissioner.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 7, 2026
Longboat commissioner-elect discusses local control, dredging, Ohana's seawall

Running unopposed, former land use and environmental lawyer Nick Gladding will represent District 3 on the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Evan Rowe has distinguished himself in the 165-pound weight class this season and carries aspirations of a top-three finish in March's FHSAA individual championships.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 19, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Evan Rowe

The Braden River senior wrestler ranks No. 2 in the state for the 165-pound weight class.

  • East County
  • Sports
A partially destroyed home in the Twin Shores community on Longboat Key after Hurricane Milton.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 12, 2025
Free permits for Longboat storm damage likely to extend

Going against staff recommendation, town commissioners said they plan to introduce a resolution that will keep the permit fee waiver for hurricane-related repairs through December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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