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Victor Starsky and Ricardo Jose Rivera star in Verdi's opera, "Stiffelio," at the Sarasota Opera through March 30.
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  • Gayle Williams
  • March 16, 2025
Sarasota Opera's 'Stiffelio' is a timeless tale that shouldn't be missed

The opera's power lies in its still relevant story and Verdi’s masterful score using full ensemble and chorus.

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Clifford McDonald, Jackie Cutrone (Halo Arts Project founder), Rob Tarbell, Fran Failla, Tatiana Mesa Pajan, and Marc Brechwald.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2025
Halo Arts Project announces 2025 fellows

The fellowships come with a $5,000 stipend.

  • Arts + Culture
Ireland's Paul O'Shea gives Spy a congratulatory pat after a clean run in the Split Rock Jumping Tour Finale at TerraNova Saturday. O'Shea won the championship of the $100,000 event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 16, 2025
Irish rider captures Split Rock Jumping Tour Finale at TerraNova

Paul O'Shea guided Spy around the Myakka City course to win the $100,000 event.

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The late Mary Jo Reston (right) with Mercedita O’Connor in 2017.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2025
FST receives big legacy gift

Long-time patron Mary Jo Reston is honored by Florida Studio Theatre for $1.25 million bequeath.

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Sarasota County commissioners and other county officials toss the ceremonial dirt to mark the start of construction at Kensington Park.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 16, 2025
County breaks ground on new Kensington Park

The site of a former wastewater plant that served the Kensington Park Community will become a new Sarasota County park by summer.

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Christ Church of Longboat Key plans to repurpose the lot at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive to increase parking and part of a beautification project.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 16, 2025
Christ Church moves forward with long-term expansion plan

The church hopes to increase parking and add outdoor space for the organization by repurposing the lot at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Sara, Erik and Isabella Stream attend the Irish Celtic Festival with "Most Creative Costume" winner Daisy.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 15, 2025
Great to be Irish, or a dog, at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival

The annual Irish Celtic Festival was held March 15 at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

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David Rayner, Wendy O'Neill, Frank and Mary Jo Spinola attend the Longboat Key Club's history lecture on American and French Revolutions.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 15, 2025
History series offers enlightenment to Longboat Key Club members

The trio of history lectures were completely sold out this season, covering topics including the French Revolution.

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Barbara Romig admires her sister Carol Kluding's acrylic painting, titled "Olympiad."
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 15, 2025
University Park goes 'all-in' on annual art show

Art in the Park brings out the best in the community's artist talents.

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  • Neighbors
The new Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport observation facility provides an up-close view of aircraft taking off and landing.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 15, 2025
SRQ airport opens new observation area facility

Now paved, striped and secured from passing traffic, the new plane spotting area at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport includes a playground, shade structure and air traffic control audio.

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Casey Wortmann and Dekyi Rongé star in Urbanite Theatre's "No One is Forgotten," which runs from March 21 through April 27.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 15, 2025
Urbanite's 'No One is Forgotten' shines light on plight of hostages

Winter Miller’s play “No One is Forgotten" strips its story to the existential bone. While it's a work of fiction, the play is based on the stark reality of the hostage experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Alex Huppe and Jeryl Schriever pose with Huppe's 1937 Buick Special in front of Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • March 14, 2025
‘Jersey Boys’ inspires Florida Studio Theatre's annual Shindig: Oh What a Night

FST honored Priscilla and Jack Schlegel with is prestigious Spelman Award.

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Club members and individuals from the Children's Guardian Fund gather with the check. Left to right: Svetlana Ivashchenko, Andrew Chiang, Chris Sachs, Marlis Carter, Jim Larson, Lynn Larson, Bob Gault, Cynthia Craig and Michael Garey
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 14, 2025
Longboat Kiwanis presents check to Children's Guardian Fund

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key has long supported the Children's Guardian Fund, a Sarasota nonprofit supporting children in the juvenile dependency care system.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Developer Paxton Kinol discusses plans for developing the Audobon Townhomes at Sarasota Station with the Sarasota Planning Board.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 14, 2025
Sarasota Station townhome project moves one step closer

Planning Board approvals pave the way for 69 townhomes that will help make possible the development of 202 affordable and workforce apartments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Attendees dig in their shovels at an evening celebrating philanthropist Larry Greenspon and the groundbreaking of the new Greenspon Sports Facilities in Sarasota.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 14, 2025
Icon Larry Greenspon lauded with international support

Hundreds came together Sunday to celebrate the legacy of the man who has encouraged compassion and unity through his philanthropy and love of tennis.

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