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Latest News 1 May 14, 2024 Authentic ‘old-time’ Cuban restaurant coming to downtown Sarasota 2 May 14, 2024 Ownership of Myakka’s Dakin Dairy to remain in the family 3 May 14, 2024 Longboat Police expansion stalls amid funding gap 4 May 13, 2024 Tidewell Foundation property on Longboat Key to list for $3M 5 May 13, 2024 Manatee commissioners ready to talk ’all things Lakewood Ranch’ Neighbors May 14, 2024 Teen tenaciously chases goal to end veteran homelessness May 14, 2024 Longboat resident leads international green roof media company May 13, 2024 Meet Longboat Key’s ’Happy Hour’ dog May 13, 2024 Senior Friendship Centers hosts advocate for the needs of older Americans Arts + Culture May 13, 2024 Save the date for Sarasota’s inaugural Living Arts Fest in November May 8, 2024 Asolo Rep’s ’Twelve Angry Men’ adaptation sings a song of freedom May 1, 2024 EnsembleNewSRQ makes its Historic Asolo Theater debut April 30, 2024 Florida Studio Theatre receives $4 million gift for Arts Plaza Cops Corner May 14, 2024 Police evict man found sleeping on a resident’s balcony The man, a former caretaker for the property, was found sleeping on the balcony without permission. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week’s Cops Corner. May 8, 2024 Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out Large furniture and other items placed in and around an apartment complex’s trash left it inaccessible. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week’s Cops Corner. Eat + Drink May 14, 2024 Authentic ‘old-time’ Cuban restaurant coming to downtown Sarasota Cuba 1958 will replace Flavio’s on Main and eyes an early summer opening date. May 12, 2024 Middle Eastern fusion restaurant to open UTC location Florence and the Spice Boys targets a fall opening in The West District at University Town Center. May 4, 2024 3 spots for tasty Mexican brunch, dinner and dessert in Sarasota Make the most of Cinco de Mayo in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch. April 22, 2024 New Italian restaurant opens on St. Armands Circle The highly anticipated Italian restaurant, 15 South By Napulè, will be the best of both worlds with an intimate restaurant downstairs and a lively bar and dance floor upstairs. Schools May 10, 2024 Willis Elementary hosts annual field day Students were soaked after friendly competitions at the Lakewood Ranch school. May 9, 2024 Sarasota School Board votes to reject new Title IX rules, risks federal funding May 8, 2024 Braden River High senior’s key to graduating: Keep moving forward May 7, 2024 Ringling College details plans for Signature Academic Building May 6, 2024 USF, Manatee schools partner to address teacher shortage Sports May 14, 2024 Lakewood Ranch High softball saves seemingly lost season with district title Junior pitcher Allison Cole keyed the Mustangs’ district title run. May 13, 2024 ODA boys track and field athletes eye more school records May 9, 2024 71-year-old Sarasota runner has placed in 300 races May 8, 2024 Sarasota spring athletes get their due May 7, 2024 Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mishyah Rumph Newsletter Sign up to receive our news in your inbox! sign up Things To Do May 14, 2024 The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 16-22 Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week. lets go!May 7, 2024 The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 9-15 April 30, 2024 The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 2-8 More Sections Eat + Drink Things To Do Red Tide Real Estate Health Black Tie Opinion 1 May 8, 2024 By Liz Ramos Visual and performing arts key to student education 2 May 8, 2024 By Matt Walsh Destined for dissolution? 3 May 8, 2024 By Matt Walsh Shocker: DeSantis puts politics above competence Real Estate May 14, 2024 Top residential real estate sales for April 29 to May 3 in Lakewood Ranch May 9, 2024 Top residential real estate sales for April 22-26 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis May 8, 2024 Top residential real estate sales for April 22-26 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key May 7, 2024 Top residential real estate sales for April 22-26 in Lakewood Ranch Photo Galleries May 12, 2024 New workout group leads Mother’s Day class on Lido Beach May 11, 2024 SiestaCon brings a new comic con to Sarasota May 10, 2024 Willis Elementary hosts annual field day May 7, 2024 Local women’s networking group hosts Hawaiian-themed fashion show May 6, 2024 Downtown Sarasota becomes festival scene for Cinco de Mayo May 6, 2024 Longboat Key condos party for Kentucky Derby May 5, 2024 Pride fest spotlights arts talents in the LGBTQ+ community May 5, 2024 Concert helps Sarasota community ’Vibe on Palm’ May 4, 2024 Peace Presbyterian Church hosts Artists on the Path May 2, 2024 Grand Living hosts first charity event with a Kentucky Derby May 1, 2024 Women’s Golf Association of Longboat Key celebrates end of season April 30, 2024 Families celebrate Passover at Temple Emanu-El feast April 30, 2024 St. Armands Key Lutheran Church packs 30,000 meals for Kids Against Hunger April 28, 2024 Playground opens at Tom Bennett Park April 28, 2024 Community Baby Shower helps provide for essential needs April 26, 2024 Longboat Key Chamber gathers for sold-out Networking at Noon April 22, 2024 Boat enthusiasts gather at Suncoast Boat Show April 21, 2024 Tim Widing wins 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic April 21, 2024 Longboat Island Chapel sends off snowbirds April 21, 2024 Earth Day at The Bay unites community in support of the environment April 20, 2024 Waterside Park of Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening April 20, 2024 Leaderboard takes shape heading into final day of LECOM Suncoast Classic April 20, 2024 Southside Elementary offers a showcase spanning educational fields at STEAM Night April 19, 2024 Scores stay tight on day two of LECOM Suncoast Classic April 19, 2024 McNeal Elementary hosts STEAM Night April 18, 2024 Golfers go low on first day of LECOM Suncoast Classic Contact 1970 Main St. Third Floor Sarasota, FL 34236 Phone: 941-366-3468 sister sites Business Observer Jax Daily Record Orange Observer Observer Local News e-Newspaper App Accessibility Options more About Contact Us Classifieds Advertise Rack Locations Jobs Privacy Policy Subscribe Newsletter sign up Verified Audit 1101 Fifth Ave. Ste 270 San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 461-6006 www.verifiedaudit.com Auditor’s Certification Copyright © 2024 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights...