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The Shaelyn Band, which opens the Lakewood Ranch Blues Fest Dec. 6 at Waterside Place, is led by singer Shaelyn Mulberry.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 2, 2025
This musical soul search leads to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Blues Fest is back for its second edition with seven top bands at Waterside Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A second charter school company has sought campus space at Brookside Middle School in Sarasota.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 14, 2025
New Schools of Hope requests double up in Sarasota, Manatee

A second South Florida company seeks space and says it's casting a wide net for 2027-28 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Sharon Hillstrom, president and CEO of the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation, asks commissioners to extend the contract through December, but commissioners opt to let it expire Sept. 30.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 1, 2025
Manatee cuts funds to EDC, Longboat impacts likely limited

The Bradenton Area EDC is jointly funded by public investments and private donors, according to its annual report, which shows $1.1 million in revenue in 2024.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Harris Pierce performs at The Peculiar Pub Oct. 7.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 1, 2025
Arriving at the punchline can be a difficult journey

Lakewood Ranch comedian Harris Pierce can laugh at the tough road to success in his business.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Commissioner Tom Knight is also the former Sarasota County Sheriff.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 27, 2025
Sarasota County sounds early warning of coming budget deficits

The County Commission alters future budget season schedules to begin planning for future general fund shortfalls.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Swift Tribute Band comes to Venice Performing Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 13.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 9-16

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tommy Bahama CEO Doug Wood said he is thrilled with how the rebuilding of the restaurant and retail space at 465 John Ringling Blvd. turned out, especially the indoor bar area.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 8, 2025
Tommy Bahama celebrates grand return to St. Armands Circle

The combined restaurant and retail store invited guests to join in recognizing the official return after rebuilding from last year's hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vinny Mercadante tosses a lacrosse ball and holds his stick at Summerfield Community Park in Lakewood Ranch. He played for Cardinal Mooney in 2016-18, Marian University in 2018-19 and Florida State in 2021-23 but has since committed to coaching.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 24, 2025
Cardinal Mooney grad builds his own lacrosse training school

At just 25, Vinny Mercadante is quickly becoming a premier private lacrosse coach, one of the few in the state.

  • East County
  • Sports
Daredevil clown Johnny Rockett, the Grinch and superstar aerialist Nik Wallenda pose in front of Wonderland's new tent near UTC.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 11, 2025
Nik Wallenda teams up with LECOM for holiday circus

The medical college bought three-year naming rights to the new Wonderland tent.

  • Arts + Culture
Brio Italian Grille Executive Chef Josué Pabellón learned about the best Thanksgiving Day leftovers by growing up in a family of chefs in Puerto Rico.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 24, 2025
Love the Thanksgiving Day leftovers as much as the main meal

Brio Italian Grille chef says Thanksgiving Day is just round one of the annual feast.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An Orlando developer plans to redevelop the vacant Sunshine Inn & Suites between 17th and 18th streets on North Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 19, 2025
Five Points mixed-use project in Sarasota nears staff approval

The Development Review Committee gives partial sign-off to Zenith redevelopment and North Tamiami Trail site rezoning, as Midtown Plaza faces more scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Jonathan Lewis' compensation package including salary, benefits and pension contribution is $460,000.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 29, 2025
Commissioners lament top county officials' evaluation process

Expressing disdain for the public evaluation process of the county administrator and attorney, Sarasota County commissioners award a token bonus as a tough budget season looms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kuro Sushi, owned by Daniel Dokko, is set to open on Nov. 1 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 8, 2025
New sushi restaurant brings multiple cultural influences to its menu

Restaurateur Daniel Dokko tests the Main Street at Lakewood Ranch market with Kuro Sushi, opening Nov. 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Sarasota Orchestra Music Center concert hall is planned as a shoebox design.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 4, 2025
Orchestra releases schematics of its planned Music Center

As it aims toward a 2027 groundbreaking, the Sarasota Orchestra has released designs of its new Music Center campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Key Chorale will follow up last season's acclaimed concert of Verdi's Requiem at Church of the Palms with Mozart's Coronation Mass on Saturday, Sept. 27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 24, 2025
Key Chorale kicks off its 41st season with music fit for a king

The title of the symphonic chorus's Sept. 27 concert, "Coronation: Music Inspired by Royalty," comes from Mozart's Coronation Mass.

  • Arts + Culture
Students of Bayside College gather for orientation.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 3, 2025
Bayside College adds dorms to Lakewood Ranch campus

The $3 million housing project will eventually accommodate 256 students.

  • East County
  • News
CEO Mike Bisaha says the new equipment will at least triple Big Top Brewing Co.'s beer production.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 3, 2025
Big Top to open expanded brew house at Sarasota's Fruitville Commons

An upgraded brewing system will more than triple Big Top's beer production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
In an effort to raise support for mental health services, Kyndal Ray Edwards is walking to all four corners of the country. He reached Longboat Key on Oct. 25, and he set his sights on Sarasota on his journey southward.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 29, 2025
Cross-country walker reaches Longboat

In an effort to raise support for mental health services, Kyndal Ray Edwards is walking to all four corners of the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Nickson and Samantha Bennett, co-founders and co-artistic directors of enSRQ, kick off their 10th season with "Tangled Whispers" on Oct. 27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 20, 2025
A contemporary classical music troupe grows in Sarasota

Samantha Bennett and George Nickson are kicking off enSRQ's 10th season.

  • Arts + Culture
An average of 4,500 people attend Music on Main each month.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 15, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Main Street motors past a milestone

Some tenants have left. Others have been there for 10, or even 20, years. Amid the changes, Main Street at Lakewood Ranch maintains its original calling: a go-to gathering spot.

  • East County
  • News
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