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Artist and Ringling College student Jesse Clark was selected to coordinate the “Visions in Black” program at area-based colleges. He also created this year’s poster art.
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • January 31, 2023
Suncoast Black Arts Collective spotlights artists of color

The second annual exhibition of "Visions in Black" celebrates creativity by regionally based artists of color.

  • Arts + Culture
Traffic on and off Longboat Key remains a top concern for residents who filled out the survey.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 31, 2023
FDOT resets schedule for roundabout work, lane closures

Work on U.S. 41 and on Gulfstream Avenue exiting the barrier islands will require overnight and daytime lane closures Sunday through Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The steak frites features chimichurri Sauce and french fries.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 31, 2023
Post Kitchen and Bar in Sarasota puts a new twist on old favorites

The restaurant at The Shoppes at University Town Center features seafood and craft cocktails.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
EnsembleNewSRQ welcomes the Verdigris Ensemble for a collaborative performance Monday, Feb. 6.
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 2-8

Get in the romantic mood for Valentine's Day with some of these sweet performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Braden River High School Chorus performs at Christ Church.
  • By Marc Fors
  • January 31, 2023
Braden River High choir performs at Christ Church

The high school chorus is competing in the Smoky Mountain Spring Choral Festival held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 31, 2023
Engineering, preservation expertise sought for Van Wezel repurposing

City commissioners held an initial discussion about qualifications for a committee to study the renovation and repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Check with rental company first
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 31, 2023
Check with rental company first

What first appeared as a stolen rental car turned out to be a scheduled towing. This and other Longboat police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Any property rented for less than six months will be subject to the new program, unless one of 30 properties excluded by the town.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 31, 2023
Short-term rental program could start this fall on Longboat

If passed, the program to register properties rented for under six months would kick-off Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The media center in R. Dan Nolan Middle School, along with every other media center in the School District of Manatee County, has had its books vetted and approved. Now schools are working on vetting books in classroom libraries.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 31, 2023
Manatee schools continue book-vetting for state compliance

Some books brought into Manatee County classrooms by teachers face the possibility of being deemed inappropriate after a new Florida law has increased the scrutiny on reading material.

  • East County
  • Schools
Members of the town's volunteer boards were recognized for their efforts by town staff Friday.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 31, 2023
Volunteers recognized as integral part of Longboat government

Members of the town's advisory boards were formally recognized for the first time in more than a decade.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Koenig revealed his superman shirt under his button-down as he asks Southside Elementary students what their favorite superhero is.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • January 30, 2023
Southside Elementary invites Holocaust survivors to speak

The Sarasota elementary school hosted two guest speakers to share their stories of the Holocaust on Jan. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tzeva features a Mediterranean menu with Israeli influence.
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • January 30, 2023
New restaurant concept to open in downtown Sarasota

The new Mediterranean dining spot is set to begin service Feb. 8.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
SPD investigates two Friday night hit-and-run fatalities
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 30, 2023
SPD investigates two Friday night hit-and-run fatalities

Two pedestrians were struck and killed within 20 minutes on Fruitville Road. SPD investigators do not suspect the two incidents are related.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Outgoing Chair Allison Imre hands over the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gavel to new Board Chair Erik Hanson.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 30, 2023
Growing Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance names new board chair

Erik Hanson says that the growth of the LWRBA and affordable housing are two priorities for the board in 2023.

  • East County
  • Business
The clubhouse at Gulfshore filled up quickly on Saturday morning for the community's annual Trash to Treasure sale.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 30, 2023
Trash to Treasure sale is a Longboat Key tradition

The annual Trash to Treasure Sale was held in the clubhouse of the Gulfshore mobile home park on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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