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Some parts of a tax bill are non-negotiable, says Edward Lyon, America's Funniest Tax Guy. Others, he adds, are where experts can help. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

With the last installment of the Chad Day Memorial Fishing Tournament, organizers are casting for a total of $150,000 raised over its eight-year run. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

A block of iconic Fruitville Road businesses could be replaced with an apartment complex. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Sarasota Contemporary Dance is celebrating its 20th season while Azara Ballet is finishing its third. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Longboat leaders are getting ready to rock the beach again, in the name of stopping erosion. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Depending on which county you live and what you're trying to buy or sell, there might be encouraging real estate news for you. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Temple Beth Israel members toured Sarasota's Embracing Our Differences exhibit and reflected on what they saw. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Everywhere you looked, on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street, people were dressed in green with hats, necklaces and various accessories that made it clear it was St. Patrick's Day. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Beaux Arts Ball returns to celebrate Arts Center Sarasota's 100th anniversary. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Noise, speed limits, parking fees and more are up for discussion at Sarasota's next City Commission meeting. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Is exercise your thing? Racing or other fun and games? Looking for a nice meal or a drink? With or without kids? There will soon be more east-of-the-Interstate options from which to choose. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

St. Patrick's Day fun lovers in Sarasota headed to (where else?) the Shamrock Pub. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Nature is a big part of Lakewood Ranch's Ritz-Carlton Members Club. By design. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Applications are now being accepted for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's annual youth leadership program. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Manatee County shines a light on the inner workings of its annual budget process. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Longboat Key residents say they don't hate the idea of a high-rise bridge on the north end, but many concede the aesthetics aren't ideal. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

With new food and drink options open beyond the SRQ security checkpoints, airport managers are looking into a guest-pass system for non-passengers. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

A 2016-built home in Longboat Key's Country Club Shores sold recently for more than $8.3 million. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

Residents of the Sanctuary on Longboat Key hit the high notes in a poolside celebration of the season. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…

In full swing this week, the Sarasota County Fair features rides and entertainment amid showcases of local students' projects including livestock, gardening and artwork. yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/…