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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 Ian Swaby |
October 13, 2025

Attendees get into Oktoberfest spirit during Park-toberfest

The event at The Bay in Sarasota featured live music, German food and beers, and a stein holding contest.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 2, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 4-10

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jack Nelson |
December 23, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Yvette Brown

The senior guard has put her stamp on a winning start for Booker girls basketball.

Sarasota
Sports

By JL Bainbridge |
November 27, 2025

Market Mayhem: Can You Still Retire Comfortably?

Why a Second Opinion Could Be Time Well Spent

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ringling College names new president

Davis Schneiderman will be the globally known arts college's seventh president in 95 years.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
November 17, 2025

'Lucky Stiff' makes a winning bet on comedy at Florida Studio Theatre

A luckless nephew goes for broke in Vegas with a death-defying scheme to save his inheritance.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 3, 2025

Turtles born on Longboat return home to nest decades later

Using brain-embedded magnetite crystals, sea turtles will make a 10,000-mile trek as adults back to their birthplace to nest.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 27, 2026

Legislators to decide if a taxing district could solve UTC's stormwater problems

If passed, House Bill 4091 will make the University Town Center area a special district that can pay for infrastructure using bonds.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
December 2, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Anquan Polynice

The junior guard for Braden River boys basketball enters 2025-26 as the team's second-leading scorer from last year.

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
December 18, 2025

Ospreys get a home renovation

The city of Sarasota recently straightened out an osprey perch on City Island that was damaged by Hurricane Milton.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 15, 2025

Tal Siddique selected as chair of Manatee County Commission

Elected in 2024, the commissioner representing Longboat Key, Anna Maria and downtown Bradenton was chosen as chair in a 4-3 vote.

Longboat Key
News

By Marty Fugate |
January 27, 2026

Asolo Repertory Theatre veteran returns to helm Agatha Christie classic

Former Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards directs Rachel Wagstaff's take on "The Mirror Crack'd."

Arts + Culture

By Mirabai Holland |
October 7, 2025

Prevent muscle injury with appropriate tendon stretch

The Golgi tendon organs connect the muscle to the tendon and stretching can improve flexibity.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Dana Kampa |
September 27, 2025

First responders dive into marine rescue training

Manatee County Beach Patrol Division rescuers led a training with Longboat Key Fire Rescue on Coquina Beach to prep them for water-based emergencies.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
January 19, 2026

Differences celebrated at MLK Jr. memorial Shabbat

Representatives from Embracing Our Differences spoke to the importance of inclusion during Temple Beth Israel's special Shabbat service memorializing Martin Luther King Jr.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 13, 2026

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 15-21

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
January 12, 2026

Police department debuts mobile Sarasota Learning Center

Sarasota Police Department's new tech-rich trailer will be deployed by the Community Relations Division to take technology to many who don't have access.