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Diane Kontonickas, Pat Trempelas and Effie Stratis are among the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church’s Philoptochos Society members who are making Greek cuisine and desserts for Autumn Fest.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • November 5, 2025
Annual Greek celebration to make a sweet return in Sarasota

The fundraiser put on by the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's Philoptochos Society will donate a percentage of the proceeds to Stillpoint Mission.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Manager, Howard Tipton, speaks in 2023 while honoring veterans on Veterans Day.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • November 5, 2025
Longboat gears up for 70th anniversary celebration

The Nov. 8 festivities recognize both the town's veterans and its 70th anniversary with musical tributes and guest speakers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amanda Rose, John Scalzi and Barrett Riggins star in "Lucky Stiff," Florida Studio Theatre's first mainstage show of the season.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 6-12

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

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Jon Gentry and Tyler Gevas star in "Monsters of the American Cinema" at Urbanite Theatre from Oct. 31 to Dec. 7.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 30-Nov. 5

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

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There were pumpkins aplenty at the festival.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • October 23, 2025
Get ready to trick or treat on the Circle

St. Armands Circle will soon be making a haunting transformation into a family-friendly Halloween venue.

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