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Logan Shaw, Wolfe Shaw, Michael Garey and Calvin Shaw, the team behind the new M & W Sweet Spot frozen treat shop on Longboat Key, showcase a variety of their offerings, including frozen custard sandwiches and drinks.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 15, 2026
From frozen custard to soft serve, Longboat's treats help locals stay cool

Those seeking to satisfy their sweet tooth have plenty of options with shops including the newly opened M & W Sweet Spot on Longboat Key's north end.

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An interior view of Lynn Goldsmith's "Shared Light" photo exhibition in the Richard and Ellen Sandor Museum of Botany & the Arts at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 15, 2026
Selby Gardens exhibit showcases rock 'n' roses

Lynn Goldsmith's photos celebrate nature and her collaboration with Selby artist-in-residence Patti Smith.

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Whitney’s Restaurant on the north end of Longboat Key is planning to expand to the office building next door, pictured to the right.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 15, 2026
Whitney's restaurant plans expansion

The Longboat Key restaurant owners paid $1.2 million for the property next door last October.

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Co-owners Tory Delany and Kevin O'Hanlon say every aspect of Delany's Public House on Lakewood Main Street is genuine Irish.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 15, 2026
Delany's Public House ready to open on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The owners went to great lengths to present the public with a genuine Irish Public House.

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  • July 14, 2026
The Last Romance

At Florida Studio Theatre from July 22 - August 16, 2026.

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Sarasota Contemporary Dance presents an In-The-Round performance at its home studio.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2026
The best things to do this week in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events July 16-22 around Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Former Sarasota Opera maestro Victor DeRenzi and Jennifer Rominiecki, president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 13, 2026
Selby Gardens announces collaboration with former Sarasota Opera maestro

Victor De Renzi will bring his creative vision to the living museum for the spring 2027 season.

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Fogartyville has installed a new bar.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 13, 2026
Fogartyville gets a face-lift

Grants allow the Rosemary District listening room to add a built-in bar, more restrooms and flexible seating options.

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Keren Shani-Lifrak is stepping down as executive director of Artist Series Concerts.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2026
Artist Series Concerts executive director is stepping down

The board is undertaking a search for Keren Shani-Lifrak's successor.

  • Arts + Culture
Jason Starkman, the director of operations for The Original Wolfie's and Rascal House restaurants, shows off a corned beef sandwich. Wolfie's 21 Hand Cut is coming to UTC in late November or early December.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 10, 2026
Wolfie's Hand Cut headed to University Town Center

The new restaurant will offer 21st-century versions of the Original Wolfie's and Rascal House menu items.

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Kelsey Stalter teaches Katharine McLeod how to live in the moment in Florida Studio Theatre's "Dog Mom."
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 8, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre embraces summer's dog days with a rolling world premiere

The new play "Dog Mom" at FST shows how fur babies have a lot to teach their humans about how to live.

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Mahjong was the contest of choice for many attendees at the Go for the Cure games day.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 8, 2026
Mahjong tournament coming to Longboat Key

A new two-day mahjong tournament is coming to Longboat Key this July.

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Strings Con Brio is slated to perform on July 16 at Temple Beth Israel. The group's repertoire spans the early 18th century to today.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 7, 2026
Classical string group to make Longboat Key performance debut

Temple Beth Israel will host a show by Strings Con Brio that spans three centuries of musical innovation.

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"Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue" plays Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe from July 15-24.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2026
The best things to do this week in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events July 9-15 around Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Beth Arthur poses with her granddaughter Sandy Arthur in front of two paintings acquired by Arts Advocates Gallery, "Bryce Canyon" (left) and "Sky Dreams."
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 6, 2026
Sarasota Art Colony artist refuses to be forgotten

Beth Arthur recently celebrated her 100th birthday at Art Advocates, which has acquired two of her paintings.

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1
Logan Shaw, Wolfe Shaw, Michael Garey and Calvin Shaw, the team behind the new M & W Sweet Spot frozen treat shop on Longboat Key, showcase a variety of their offerings, including frozen custard sandwiches and drinks.
  • July 15, 2026
From frozen custard to soft serve, Longboat's treats help locals stay cool
2
An interior view of Lynn Goldsmith's "Shared Light" photo exhibition in the Richard and Ellen Sandor Museum of Botany & the Arts at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • July 15, 2026
Selby Gardens exhibit showcases rock 'n' roses
3
Whitney’s Restaurant on the north end of Longboat Key is planning to expand to the office building next door, pictured to the right.
  • July 15, 2026
Whitney's restaurant plans expansion
4
Co-owners Tory Delany and Kevin O'Hanlon say every aspect of Delany's Public House on Lakewood Main Street is genuine Irish.
  • July 15, 2026
Delany's Public House ready to open on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
5
Sarasota Contemporary Dance presents an In-The-Round performance at its home studio.
  • July 14, 2026
The best things to do this week in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat

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