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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 5, 2023
Commission OKs owner's rep for SPAC architect selection

The city will hire an owner's representative to advise on the new art center process, and commissioners held an initial discussion on repurposing the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • May 7, 2026
Sarasota Christian quarterback caps legacy with history-making commitment

Ben Milliken, who originally signed with Southeastern University, flipped to Furman and became the Blazers' first Division I commit.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2011
Our View

Spend a little, learn a lot

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2016
Virginia Sanders: A force for preservation

Virginia Sanders’ diminutive stature and cheery persona belied her passion for the environment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 15, 2026
Selby trails Alexander Calder's restless creativity with a stunning exhibition

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' horticultural ode to Alexander Calder's sculptures and mobiles creates an adult playground.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • February 17, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate

Orchid Beach condo sells for $2.5 million

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 25, 2025
Sarasota Music Festival music director steps down

The 2026 festival will be scaled back to two weeks as the Sarasota Orchestra looks for Jeffrey Kahane's successor.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2014
Save the dates

The social scene is packed, as usual, for the fall. We're looking forward to countless events this season - but here are 10 through the end of 2014 we already have circled on our calendar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 31, 2022
This Week in A+E: June 2-8

Comedy, improv and laser light shows are all on the schedule this week, and Sarasota will also have its usual heaping helping of art, music and theater.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 13, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe alum lands role in 'The Lion King'

'The Lion King' is bringing prior Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer JoAnna Ford back to the city that kickstarted her career, Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 1, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival: Reel Big Fest

Sarasota Film Festival’s programmers spend countless hours screening movies year-round. The result? More than 200 films for your viewing pleasure.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 20, 2023
FST play 'Pictures From Home' focuses on the family photo album

Sharr White's powerful adaptation of the book "Pictures From Home" asks, "Whose images are they, anyway?"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 21, 2025
Gulf of Mexico Drive will remain the name of Longboat's main road

Residents shared opinions on a road name change with the Longboat Key Town Commission, with over 500 emails flowing in, more than 80% advocating to not change.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 29, 2025
Storylines to watch as high school soccer returns to Sarasota

The Cardinal Mooney boys, Riverview girls and Sarasota Christian girls are among the teams with intriguing trajectories for 2025-26.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 5, 2015
Life's a Stage

Florida Studio Theatre breaks down stereotypes in their new documentary play assembled from nearly 100 senior Sarasotans: 'Old Enough to Know Better.”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 23-29

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 22, 2023
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrates its 50th anniversary

A Florida gardener's legacy has left a lasting imprint on Sarasota's waterfront.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 2, 2025
OLIN accepts Philip Hanson Hiss award at Selby Gardens

The award honored the firm's innovative design work, including its work on Selby Gardens' Master Plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 13, 2023
Longboat police anchor 'runaway sailboat'

A sailboat owner reported a missing vessel but marine patrol was able to re-anchor it. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
Island Beat: Manatees spark light-hearted comments

The subject matter was serious, but both Siesta Key Association directors and audience members injected more than a little levity into the Sept. 1 discussion about protecting the manatees in the Grand Canal.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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