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By Observer Staff |
September 16, 2025

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

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jay Heater |
September 10, 2025

45 years of protection from East Manatee Fire Rescue

East Manatee Fire Rescue keeps climbing another rung with the community.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
July 2, 2025

Man trespassed from convenience store twice in one night

Having previously received a trespassing warning from a convenience store, a man tested law enforcement by showing up there twice in one night. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
August 12, 2025

Senior-led Mustangs volleyball team expects to vie for regional title

It's now or never for Lakewood Ranch High's top senior players in the 2025 season.

East County
Sports

By RBB Communication for Florida Power and Light |
September 30, 2025

Creative team of engineers revolutionize how FPL responds to storms

For a century now, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has been restoring power to its customers after hurricanes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Temple Emanu-El Religious School celebrates Rosh Hashanah

The school went outdoors, to Phillippi Estate Park, to celebrate the holiday, which celebrates the beginning of the Jewish New Year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 30, 2025

Rotting, plastic-wrapped watermelon delivery prompts police call

A rotting watermelon in cling wrap was delivered to a Longboat condo and prompted a police investigation. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
August 21, 2025

Noted architect leaves his mark on Lakewood Ranch

Doug Whitney, who died Aug. 11, blazed a trail for WBRC architecture in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 8, 2025

Emerging technology ecosystem is an SPD 'game changer'

Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche credits law enforcement of the future for the reduction in crime rates and promises more to come.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 29, 2025

Allegiant to begin service from SRQ to Toledo

Allegiant's new service between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Toledo, Ohio is one of several new routes available from Southwest Florida airports.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 2, 2025

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

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jeffrey Brandes, Adrian Moore, Edward Pinto |
July 9, 2025

Housing plan falls short

The affordability crisis is not a market failure. Sarasota needs to remove barriers. Other cities have done so and are seeing meaningful results.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 22, 2025

Lakewood Ranch community at odds over youth baseball fields

Manatee County is planning to build three youth baseball fields at Country Club East Park next year.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
August 21, 2025

Concession home sells for $6.9 million

The Schemmel Soda Group, which handled the sale, says it is the second-highest priced home ever sold in the Lakewood Ranch area.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 29, 2025

Lena Road will connect State Road 64 to State Road 70 on Oct. 1

Manatee County plans to open the connection but emphasizes it won't be the urban corridor originally planned.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
July 17, 2025

Classrooms are the highest priority as school district prepares 2025-26 budget

At a time when the Sarasota school district is facing financial difficulties, its CFO said the focus will be on the learning experience.

Sarasota
Schools

By Jack Nelson |
September 25, 2025

Local football has won — a lot. It's time to take notice.

The Riverview, Booker, Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota high school football teams are off to commanding starts.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
July 21, 2025

Much done, much more to do on affordable housing

Florida Housing Coalition executive tells Chamber luncheon attendees Sarasota County needs 15,000 affordable homes built in 10 years.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 25, 2025

Music Compound marks a year in new Sarasota location

The music school invited the community inside for performances by students, sample lessons, local vendors and other offerings.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
September 19, 2025

Longboat, Sarasota organizations join together to aid homeless

Leaders at Resurrection House say demand is up 20% and face challenges in meeting the needs of the people it supports.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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