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The Sailor Circus Gold Troupe of younger circus artists will perform in a showcase on Saturday, Nov. 23.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 21-27

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Andrea Helme has lived in Lakewood Ranch since 1999.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 19, 2024
Pioneering LWR woman finds comfort in raising funds for Alzheimer's research

Longtime Lakewood Ranch resident Andrea Helme marches forward on her goal of raising funds for Alzheimer's research and care.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Evelyn Lyman, 21 and Brian Guerrero, 24, from Sarasota Cuban Ballet School perform a scene from "The Nutcracker."
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 19, 2024
Young performers take center stage at Sarasota Rising: A Celebration of Youth

The closing event of the inaugural Living Arts Festival showcased up-and-coming talent in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home at 15307 Anchorage Place sold for $6,275,000. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,245 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 19, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 4-8 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Anchorage Place tops the week's sales at $6.28 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Suspicious man sleeping on park bench resting after rescue from bay
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 19, 2024
Suspicious man sleeping on park bench resting after rescue from bay

The man told officers he was just rescued after going overboard on his boat. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Legislative delegation meeting set for Dec. 16
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2024
Legislative delegation meeting set for Dec. 16

Members of the Sarasota County delegation will hold their annual pre-session meeting at the Sarasota County Administrative Center in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Brock Patterson and Linda Crouse at the Longboat Island Chapel.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 19, 2024
Volunteer decorators needed for Longboat chapel's Christmas event

To be ready for Dec. 1, Longboat Island Chapel is asking for help from the community to prepare for the beloved Christmas in the Garden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The yellow outline shows the approximately 43-acre parcel where 99 homes are proposed.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 19, 2024
Homebuilder shares plans for new residential development

The site plan shows 99 homes on 44 acres near State Road 64 and Uihlein Road in East County.

  • East County
  • News
A funding source is one of the challenges in developing a canal maintenance program.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 19, 2024
Longboat moves to set taxing district for canal maintenance program

At a meeting on Nov. 12, Longboat Key town commissioners voted to create the taxing district, but how to fairly allocate costs is still in question.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Construction of Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay in The Quay is expected to be completed in late 2026.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2024
Contractor named for Quay condominium development

Kolter Urban will partner with Moss Construction to build Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High School's Kirsten Soler and Quinn McGettigan kiss the trophy. The Marching Band of Pirates earned its first state championship title in five years.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 19, 2024
Braden River High marching band claims state 2A title

The Marching Band of Pirates win first place, and Parrish Community High's Pride of Parrish Marching Band placed fourth in the same division.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Coldwell Banker Realty office on St. Armands Circle reopened on Nov. 13
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 19, 2024
Coldwell Banker Realty reopens its St. Armands Circle office

The real estate office renovated to build in resiliency for the potential of future flooding on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Carla Koeffler, General Director of Sarasota Opera Richard Russell, Katherine Benoit and Lynn Blackledge
    By
  • Lori Sax
  • November 19, 2024
Moonlight & Melodies al fresco dinner delights opera aficionados

Guests enjoyed an Italian feast in the courtyard paired with a performance by Sarasota Opera artists.

  • Black Tie
Noble Molineaux, 8, and Nyla Molineaux, 6, hold Brownie the chicken.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 18, 2024
McIntosh Middle Fall Festival celebrates the season and the school's offerings

Now in its second year, the fall festival brought together departments from throughout the school for activities, crafts and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Steven Brown, WBTT Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and Patricia Vandenberg
    By
  • Lori Sax
  • November 18, 2024
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates 25th anniversary in style

More than 450 people enjoyed a night of drinks, dinner, dancing and dazzling performances to mark the milestone for WBTT.

  • Black Tie
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