Arts + Entertainment

Marty Fugate
April 3, 2023

A soldier gets a second chance in 'Backwards Forwards Back'

Virtual reality technology helps a veteran win his private war against PTSD in Urbanite Theatre's latest play.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Andrew Warfield
April 2, 2023

New Kilwins opens in Siesta Key Village

Siesta Key native Lance Cassagnol returns to his childhood roots with the new dessert shop in Davidson Plaza.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Lesley Dwyer
April 2, 2023

Longboat Key residents to walk to cure ALS

Bob and Teresa Simmons will lead the Simmons Sole Mates at the Walk to Defeat ALS at Payne Park.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Marty Fugate
March 30, 2023

Asolo Rep play keeps the faith

Asolo Repertory Theatre tackles the taboo in a 1970s period comedy “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help."

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Jay Heater
March 30, 2023

Yard House brings 110 beer taps, diverse food menu to Sarasota

The new restaurant at University Town Center will open its doors on Sunday, April 2.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Marty Fugate
March 29, 2023

Brendan Ragan takes final bow at Urbanite Theatre

The co-artistic director is heading to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, in the Chicago metro area.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
March 29, 2023

Jay Leno receives career award from Sarasota film fest

The comedian was presented with the Sarasota Film Festival Career Achievement Award after his performance at the Van Wezel.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
March 29, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra musician heeds the call of the harp

Music has been a lifelong companion to Sarasota Orchestra's Hannah Cope Johnson.

Arts + Culture

By Sara Rachon
March 29, 2023

Sarasota Ballet's 'La Sylphide' has company on its toes

Luke Schaufuss and Giminez Macarena delight audiences in the classic Danish ballet.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Observer Staff
March 28, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 30 to April 5

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Marty Fugate
March 27, 2023

Urbanite one-man play explores the battle of the mind

In "Backwards, Forwards Back" a veteran with PTSD fights to recover his mental health. His struggle is also ours, according to the artists behind the scenes.

Arts + Culture

Emma Burke
March 26, 2023

A guide to eating your fill of tomatoes in Sarasota

April is Fresh Florida Tomato Month, so if you insist on this veggie with slimy seeds, here are my top tomato dishes in Sarasota and Manatee counties.