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"Beauty of the World" is one of the artworks that will be displayed at this year's Embracing Our Differences exhibition.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 19-25

Music and theater dominate the offerings this week in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sheila Loccisano, David Woods, Tom Ward and Scott Diesenburg
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 5, 2023
Stay on the court by preventing common pickleball injuries

A local doctor, instructor and recreational player share the best way to avoid injuries while playing pickleball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The steak frites features chimichurri Sauce and french fries.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 31, 2023
Post Kitchen and Bar in Sarasota puts a new twist on old favorites

The restaurant at The Shoppes at University Town Center features seafood and craft cocktails.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Work installing conduit and electrical-service equipment pads along Broadway Street is complete, town officials said.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 14, 2019
Utility project moves forward on north, south ends

Town reports initial stages of $49 million project is on schedule.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
News Briefs

Half marathon creates temporary lane closures; Meet commission candidates at Observer debate; Voter registration deadline: Feb. 9; Wanted: Code Board member

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Mote International Film Festival was Sept. 9.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 12, 2023
Mote shows award-winning films to teach ocean conservation

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted an ocean film festival to share marine research with the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An aerial rendering of a completed Bath + Racquet Residences & Club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 11, 2023
Site cleared for rebirth of Bath & Racquet Club

Rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences & Club, the mixed-use development is expected to be a catalyst for south Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Interim Transportation Director Jonathan Paul says local officials from both Sarasota and Manatee counties are working to resolve traffic issues surrounding the Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Traffic at the mall at UTC

Local officials are working with the FDOT to improve the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75. Officials also hope to expand transit in the University Parkway corridor to alleviate traffic congestion associated with the mall.

  • East County
  • News
Kelly Harmon with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities calls out the letter and number in bingo while asking residents about themselves to allow everyone to get to know each other.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 1, 2023
LWR Community Activities ramps up programming to meet demand

With more people getting involved, the social organization is creating new programs to meet the expanding needs of its residents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Left to right, Nanday parakeet, barred owl, red-shouldered hawk, brown pelican. (Miri Hardy photos)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2021
Meet the Birds of the Week

More than 60 species have been featured, with more to come.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
NBP dragon boat Coach Angela Long and nine NBP teammates were selected to represent Team USA at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships. (Not pictured: Duneska Grant.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2023
Benderson Park paddlers share Team USA journeys

The park will be represented by 10 athletes at the 2023 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Thailand.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Items from Daiquiri Deck are displayed at the expo.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 8, 2023
Businesses come together at Sarasota Chamber Grand Expo

A chamber executive staff member said the turnout at the event saw a significant increase over previous years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Reese, Sue Reese and Donna Heffner
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 6, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel turns Oktoberfest into Novemberfest

The chapel celebrated the German holiday by reuniting with friends, eating traditional food and brainstorming for the holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Heidi Gillen and Melody Filewich sell Lakewood Ranch High School Marching Mustangs merchandise during a football game. Merchandise is one way band parents raise money for the school's band program.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 21, 2022
East Bradenton band parents along for the ride during marching season

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school parents dedicate hundreds of hours to support their students in marching band.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mike Sales
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 15, 2023
Musician plays the soundtrack of paradise for events on Longboat

The local performer's comforting, peaceful and positive music sets the tone at Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eliana Lasko-Scott, Eva Hakim, Colton Zukas, Nora Chapman, Nathaniel Geffre, and Alana DeRowe
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 2, 2023
Temple Emanu-El educates through community as Passover approaches

An All School Passover Celebration on Sunday taught children the traditions of the Seder.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new Lakewood Ranch Library features 45,000 items, including books, audiobooks, musical instruments and DVDs.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Library fosters a culture around community

Tiffany Mautino shares why libraries remain relevant — and why they are key in the fight for intellectual freedom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2014
Daly vs. Grossman; Jaleski vs. Younger

The town has two contested races after the deadline passes for candidates to qualify.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 7, 2022
New deputy chief of emergency management joins Manatee County

Jodie Setnor Fiske brings a history of emergency responses to major incidents.

  • East County
  • News
Fitz and Kim Fitzpatrick run their business, Illuminate Landscape Designs, out of their Mill Creek home. The couple try to not only shed light on people's homes but also in people's lives.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 19, 2020
Perseverance comes in handy in east Bradenton

Illuminate Landscape Designs owners Fitz and Kim Fitzpatrick navigate struggles of COVID-19 impacts.

  • East County
  • News
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