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Amanda Heisey and Minna Montagna with Caren Brady's design for the 2023 production of "The Drowsy Chaperone."
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 2, 2025
The Sarasota Players celebrates 95 years of community theater
Umbreen Khalidi Maseed, Karen Bell and Eduardo Anaya
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 2, 2025
Superheroes step into the spotlight in support of Circus Arts Conservatory
Eric Fleming, board chair of Siesta Key Chamber, presents a check to Lora Wey and Dana Dalpra for funds raised during the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 2, 2025
Siesta Key Chamber honors members at annual Awards Dinner
Chris Pereira, director of land planning and entitlement at Pulte Homes, has to shuttle guests back and forth from their cars because the parking lot is full.
  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • February 1, 2025
Hundreds attend Del Webb Catalina grand opening
Fabiola Softa, Daniel Jordan and Anne Folsom Smith
  • By Lori Sax
  • January 30, 2025
Masterworks Dinner sets the table for weekend's Sarasota Orchestra performances
Kindergarteners Milan Brown and Calem Smith pose with their new shoes.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 29, 2025
Holiday House holds shoe drive at Alta Vista Elementary School
Kei Sulhi and Dr. Ann Stephenson-Moe receive recognition for their musical contributions to the community.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 29, 2025
Temple's 46th gala celebrates the arts
Musician Billy Lindsey, performing as Elvis Presley, gives lei necklaces to all the ladies in the audience, including Sharyn Ford.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 28, 2025
Elvis kicks off Longboat Harbor social calendar
Jessica Polk, Jake Hartvigsen, Colleen Thayer and Beth Walters of Nami prepare to accept the check from Sara Winer.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 28, 2025
Impact100 awards $876,000 in grants to local nonprofits
Kid Dutch and company lead a raucously fun night of music.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 28, 2025
All that Jazz: NOLA comes to Longboat Key
Lydia Zorzi, who recently authored her first book of poetry, chats with visitor Debra Garret at the Art on the Gulf showcase on Jan. 22.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 27, 2025
Up-and-coming artists featured at showcase
Artist Michael George chats with visitors at the St. Armands Circle Art Festival.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 27, 2025
St. Armands Circle Art Festival returns in full force
Celebrants cut the ribbon for the official opening of Café on St. Armands.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 27, 2025
Revamped St. Armands restaurant blends new, classic styles
Michael Klauber, Gabriel Garcia, Emma Kate Silvestri and Joe Farrell
  • By Janet Combs
  • January 27, 2025
The sun shines for Forks & Corks' Grand Tasting
Navigator Sierra Inabnett balances the carriage in a turn as driver Amy Cross, a 2024 national champion in Single Pony, works through a water hazard during the Combined Driving at TerraNova event Saturday in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater
  • January 26, 2025
TerraNova hosts its first Combined Driving event in Myakka City
Featured Speaker Stefanie Block Reed and Virginia Shearer
  • By Lori Sax
  • January 23, 2025
Sarasota Arts Museum gives luncheon attendees an inside look at Art Basel
Toni Schemmel, Roberta Scales and Pam Kandziora
  • By Janet Combs
  • January 23, 2025
Impact100 SRQ doles out grants to area nonprofit organizations
The new Bridge includes Dan Sullivan, Domini Wood, Renee Nadiv, Lois McKenzie David Siesel, commander Barbara Warshaw, Dennis Holly, Sam Doak and Perry Page
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 21, 2025
Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron holds annual change of watch
Irene Langlois races to the ball during her match.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 21, 2025
Observer Challenge tennis tournament players praise new format
Divers cheerily waved their steins in greeting to attendees at Saturday's Sharktoberfest.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 21, 2025
Sold-out Sharktoberfest packed to the gills
This year's honorees were Eula T. Bacon, program director of Bridges to Educational Excellence Learning Center; Dr. Vida Farhangi, medical director of Sarasota Memorial Internal Medicine in Newtown; Dannie Frazier Brown, retired educator and co-founder of the Sarasota MLK Celebration Committee; Mary Butler, president of the Amaryllis Park neighborhood association; and Thomas Fairley, executive director of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 20, 2025
Sarasota's community walks together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Kay Thayer receives recognition for her 25 years of service organizing the annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 20, 2025
Observer Challenge coordinator credited for invaluable 25 years
Guest speaker Walter Gilbert extolls the perseverance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Friday Shabbat service at Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 20, 2025
Shabbat service recognizes optimism of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Lee and Bob Peterson Awardee Elizabeth Waters and Sunshine from Darkness President Jeffrey Peterson
  • By Lori Sax
  • January 20, 2025
Inspiring Hope Dinner creates a spark for Sunshine from Darkness
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Amanda Heisey and Minna Montagna with Caren Brady's design for the 2023 production of "The Drowsy Chaperone."
  • February 2, 2025
The Sarasota Players celebrates 95 years of community theater
2
Umbreen Khalidi Maseed, Karen Bell and Eduardo Anaya
  • February 2, 2025
Superheroes step into the spotlight in support of Circus Arts Conservatory
3
Eric Fleming, board chair of Siesta Key Chamber, presents a check to Lora Wey and Dana Dalpra for funds raised during the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
  • February 2, 2025
Siesta Key Chamber honors members at annual Awards Dinner
4
Chris Pereira, director of land planning and entitlement at Pulte Homes, has to shuttle guests back and forth from their cars because the parking lot is full.
  • February 1, 2025
Hundreds attend Del Webb Catalina grand opening
5
Fabiola Softa, Daniel Jordan and Anne Folsom Smith
  • January 30, 2025
Masterworks Dinner sets the table for weekend's Sarasota Orchestra performances

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