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By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
December 17, 2025

Animal interactions and private experiences at Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Get friendly with some flamingos, take your picture with a parrot. Touch a tortoise.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Local 10-year-old becomes Kids World Record holder

Kensington Kotuby accomplished an unprecedented feat with 1,154 Skip-It jumps in 15 minutes and 29 seconds.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
December 25, 2025

Riverview High baseball mentors next generation

The Rams' longtime partnership with Southside Elementary School is centered around learning, fun and building connections.

Sarasota
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
January 13, 2026

New German bakery, coffeehouse rises at University Town Center

Mama G's opened its doors of a new Sarasota-Bradenton location on Dec. 15 under the leadership of two 26-year-old managing partners.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
January 6, 2026

Save these dates in 2026 for Longboat-area events

There are plenty of opportunities to explore the local flavor in the upcoming year, whether it's through art, parades or just fun community gatherings.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 30, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 1-7

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 19, 2025

Cars & Coffee cuts the gas on revving engines

Organizers of the Sarasota event warned motorists to quiet down or be banned from all future events.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 10, 2025

Longboat firefighter receives rare Medal of Honor award for action

Given only twice in the past 15 years, the medal was one of several awards given out at the Longboat Key Fire Department's annual program.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 22, 2025

Kuro Sushi rolls into Lakewood Ranch

Instead of a ribbon-cutting, the grand opening celebration included a tuna-cutting ceremony.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Observer Staff |
December 10, 2025

Shop with a Cop event returns Saturday

The annual Shop with a Cop will pair 125 underprivileged kids with Sarasota Police Department officers for an early morning shopping spree on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 14, 2026

Longboat Key approves short list of transportation projects

Two roundabouts, Complete Streets vision (under a new name) and expanded multiuse path are priorities for the town.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
December 14, 2025

Holiday spirit gets moving at Sandy Claws Beach Run

The annual Sandy Claws Beach Run, which is held on Siesta Key Beach and brings a festive spin to running events, is now in its 49th year.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
December 16, 2025

Holiday House SRQ now serves a fifth school, but holiday shopping costs rise

This year, the nonprofit provided its free holiday shopping experiences to five elementary schools, but rising prices for gifts pose a challenge.

Sarasota
Schools

By Observer Staff |
December 16, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 18-24

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Madison Bierl |
December 12, 2025

Readers can shed the funk with Lakewood Ranch author's 'Unfunkt'

Greenbrook's Jaime Marco wrote the book to let others know they can make a positive impact on their lives.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 15, 2025

Utility undergrounding, The Bay highlight City Commission agenda

Monday's Sarasota City Commission meeting will include presentations about The Bay Phase 3 and burying utility lines on St. Armands and Lido keys.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
October 22, 2025

Phillippi Creek dredging will begin soon to alleviate flood threats

With permits and contracts finalized, work smoothing the flow of drainage is soon to start.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 16, 2025

Lutheran church brings more Christian education to Lakewood Ranch

Risen Savior Lutheran Church begins its expansion toward being a K-8 school in January.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
December 29, 2025

Black Tie highlights top moment of 2025, in photos

The Sarasota social scene was full of photogenic moments during the past year. It was a tough job, but we picked some of our favorites.

Black Tie

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 16, 2025

Sarasota Ballet taps a Balanchine disciple to stage his final major work

Maria Calegari is staging "Mozartiana," which she danced when she was a principal at New York City Ballet.

Arts + Culture

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