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The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 10-16

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

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Latest News

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  • July 9, 2025
Sarasota County hires new Stormwater Department director
2
  • July 8, 2025
Sarasota County parks department wins national recognition
3
  • July 8, 2025
High-end espresso and wine shop coming to St. Armands Circle
4
  • July 4, 2025
Live Local tower project ups residential units, commercial space
5
  • July 3, 2025
Sarasota cyclists are switching gears for the new Legacy Trail bridge

Neighbors

  • July 9, 2025
WBTT to conclude summer camp with 'Alice in Boogie Wonderland'
  • July 9, 2025
Mote's final public days bring forward warm memories
Sponsored Content
  • July 8, 2025
FPL Announces Planned Upgrades for Sarasota County to Continue Building a Stronger, Smarter Grid
  • July 6, 2025
Hamlet's Eatery celebrates Hot Dog Day with furry friends

Business

  • July 8, 2025
High-end espresso and wine shop coming to St. Armands Circle
  • June 28, 2025
Gulf Coast Community Foundation elects new board leaders
  • June 25, 2025
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses with spectacle
  • June 24, 2025
Former Rays pitcher is behind new Raining Berries location in Sarasota

Cops Corner

  • July 9, 2025
Woman reports frequent visitor outside her bedroom window

On multiple occasions a man is spotted outside a woman's apartment engaging in a lewd act with an audience of dolls. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • 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.

Schools

  • June 27, 2025
Eagle Fest spreads wings across the community at Alta Vista Elementary

The school closed out its summer school with Eagle Fest, held for its families and featuring inflatables, games, activities and community resources.

  • June 11, 2025
Years of hard work pay off for local high school graduate
  • June 5, 2025
Riverview High graduate sets up healthy vending machine business
  • June 3, 2025
Booker High School celebrates 2025 graduates
  • June 3, 2025
Riverview High School graduates take the next step

Sports

  • July 9, 2025
Chauncey Kennon lives out a dream with commitment to Florida State

The Booker High senior has wanted to play for FSU since he was little.

  • July 3, 2025
Sarasota brothers paddleboard from Bimini to Florida for cystic fibrosis
  • July 3, 2025
Booker High receiver picks Michigan State among 33 Division-I offers
  • July 2, 2025
Sarasota baseball fans could have the chance to watch future MLB players
  • June 26, 2025
Fall prep sports storylines you won't want to miss

Real Estate

  • July 3, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for June 16-20 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
  • June 26, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for June 9-13 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
  • June 19, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for June 2-6 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
  • June 12, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

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Opinion

1
  • July 9, 2025
  • By Jeffrey Brandes, Adrian Moore, Edward Pinto
Housing plan falls short
2
  • July 2, 2025
  • By Letters to the Editor
The poles are gone, cheers to Lynn Larson
3
  • July 2, 2025
  • By Matt Walsh
25 years devoted to liberty

Photo Galleries

  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month
  • June 10, 2025
Heroes, villains and cartoon characters come to life at SRQCon 2025
  • June 9, 2025
Keeping 'America's best beach' sharp for World Ocean Day
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty
  • July 6, 2025
Hamlet's Eatery celebrates Hot Dog Day with furry friends
  • July 5, 2025
Community enjoys barbecue, bubbles at Selby Gardens' Fourth of July
  • July 5, 2025
Fourth of July fireworks light up the Sarasota skies
  • July 5, 2025
Sarasota church celebrates Fourth of July with special gathering
  • July 3, 2025
Sarasota cyclists are switching gears for the new Legacy Trail bridge
  • June 27, 2025
Eagle Fest spreads wings across the community at Alta Vista Elementary
  • June 26, 2025
Kids Summer Beach Runs continue to draw crowds
  • June 25, 2025
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses with spectacle
  • June 18, 2025
Sarasota church The Harvest encourages community unity at Diverse Fest
  • June 17, 2025
Juneteenth celebration brings together entrepreneurs
  • June 17, 2025
The Bay Sarasota celebrates Father's Day
  • June 16, 2025
All smiles no trash at Mote's Sea to Shore: Clean and Explore Event
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month
  • June 10, 2025
Heroes, villains and cartoon characters come to life at SRQCon 2025
  • June 9, 2025
Keeping 'America's best beach' sharp for World Ocean Day
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty
  • July 6, 2025
Hamlet's Eatery celebrates Hot Dog Day with furry friends
  • July 5, 2025
Community enjoys barbecue, bubbles at Selby Gardens' Fourth of July
  • July 5, 2025
Fourth of July fireworks light up the Sarasota skies
  • July 5, 2025
Sarasota church celebrates Fourth of July with special gathering
  • July 3, 2025
Sarasota cyclists are switching gears for the new Legacy Trail bridge
  • June 27, 2025
Eagle Fest spreads wings across the community at Alta Vista Elementary
  • June 26, 2025
Kids Summer Beach Runs continue to draw crowds
  • June 25, 2025
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses with spectacle
  • June 18, 2025
Sarasota church The Harvest encourages community unity at Diverse Fest
  • June 17, 2025
Juneteenth celebration brings together entrepreneurs
  • June 17, 2025
The Bay Sarasota celebrates Father's Day
  • June 16, 2025
All smiles no trash at Mote's Sea to Shore: Clean and Explore Event
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month
  • June 10, 2025
Heroes, villains and cartoon characters come to life at SRQCon 2025
  • June 9, 2025
Keeping 'America's best beach' sharp for World Ocean Day
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty

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