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Hard Heart Burlesque will perform its annual Halloween show Oct. 22 at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • October 18, 2023
Hard Heart Burlesque unveils its Halloween show

The Sarasota burlesque troupe returns to McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre to spice up the spooky season.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 18, 2023
City lobbyist act proposal meets with lukewarm response

Sarasota city commissioners are skeptical of the need for Erik Arroyo's ordinance to require paid lobbyists to register with the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Unit 1102 condominium at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive sold for $6.03 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 18, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 2-6 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in The Beach Residences tops the week's sales at $6.03 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
George Nickson and Samantha Bennett are co-artistic directors of contemporary classical music group ensembleNewSRQ.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • October 18, 2023
EnsembleNewSRQ goes 'Beyond the Veil' in its season opener

The contemporary classical music group's season opener features a haunting exploration of electronic music.

  • Arts + Culture
Pumpkin ice cream pie at Tyler's
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 18, 2023
Longboat restaurants usher in fall with seasonal dining specials

The autumn-themed menu items include pumpkin soup, lots of squash and, of course, pumpkin spice lattes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sergeant Sean Butler spent 24 years with the NYPD. Now, he helps the people of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 18, 2023
One night on patrol with the Longboat Key Police

What happens after sunset on Longboat Key? A reporter finds out on patrol with LBKPD.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jolie Pastorick said she practices golf in some form every day.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jolie Pastorick

The Cardinal Mooney High girls golf freshman finished second at the Donald Ross Memorial Invitational on Oct. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Waterlefe's Glenda Myers works with Ballard Elementary kindergartner Kemora Wallace once per week through the Books for Kids Kindergarten program.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Rotary kicks off ninth year of Books for Kids program

The Books for Kids Kindergarten program, which helps students discover a love for reading and increases reading scores, is expanding into more Manatee and Sarasota County classrooms this school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Andy Butterfield is named chief of staff, a brand new position within the Manatee County government.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 18, 2023
Manatee County adds a chief of staff position

Andy Butterfield was the frontrunner for the county administrator position before commissioners decided on Charlie Bishop.

  • East County
  • News
The pool at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's Athletic Center is being renovated. Work is scheduled to be complete by Dec. 1.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 18, 2023
Renovated pool on schedule at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club

The new hard-shell pool will be completed in December and include a larger area for water aerobics.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School's Andrew Boudreau and Tyler Patten give it their all during a performance.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 18, 2023
Manatee County high school marching bands gear up for state competition

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish bands are concentrated on growth in hopes of earning a medal at the top level.

  • East County
  • Schools
Police escort pot-smoking loiterer from St. Armands restaurant
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2023
Police escort pot-smoking loiterer from St. Armands restaurant

A man who identified himself as "Ziggy Marley" refused to leave an eatery on St. Armands Circle. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The potential Longboat Key Community Center would be located in Whitney Plaza's largest building, at 6810 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 18, 2023
Manatee, Longboat work on Whitney Plaza community center agreements

Suggestions for use of the potential center include adult learning classes and hosting events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Goodwill Manasota President and CEO Donn Githens (second from left) with the Community Ambassador Awards Luncheon honorees (from left) Rob Kehs, Dora Talamantes, Tom Waters and Bill Isaac
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2023
Goodwill Manasota revives its Community Ambassador of the Year Awards

The awards recognizing community service were last given in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Town rules only cover size of docks and permanent structures.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 18, 2023
State bill delays Longboat Key ordinance aimed at tighter canal regulations

The town was ready to propose an ordinance to address canal navigability concerns, but Florida Senate Bill 250 put things on pause.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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