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Tania Vergara, founder of Endedans Contemporary Ballet, presents her work, "Casa Havana," at Sarasota Contemporary Dance's home studio on Saturday, Sept. 20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 18-24

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Commission Chair George Kruse (center) directs staff on Aug. 19 to cancel the Aug. 21 land use meeting.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 19, 2025
Manatee County wetlands vote postponed

Commission Chair George Kruse canceled the Aug. 21 commission meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Jonny Chartrand of Tunaskin Aquatic Apparel poses with the shop's scarecrow.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 15, 2025
Scarecrows come to Siesta Key businesses

The Scarecrow Stroll was organized by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and takes place Oct. 1-31.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Raleigh Moseley II and Jazzmin Carson star in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Purlie," which runs through Nov. 9.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 22, 2025
A theater critic presents his picks for the fall season

A Black preacher, movie monsters and stranded travelers are among the characters on Sarasota stages.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Housing Authority President and CEO William Russell speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for Cypress Square II and Lofts on Lemon II.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 23, 2025
Ground is broken for two affordable apartment projects

Sarasota Housing Authority flips ceremonial dirt to mark construction of Lofts on Lemon II and Cypress Square II.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview girls' volleyball celebrates after winning a point during a Sept. 4 match against Bradenton Christian. The Rams are off to a winning start in their 2025 campaign.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 11, 2025
Buoyed by talent, Riverview volleyball off to a nice start

The Rams won four of their first six matches as district title defense rolls on

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Laurie Breslin has been named the new superintendent for the School District of Manatee County in a unanimous vote on Aug. 26.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 27, 2025
Laurie Breslin named as the new Manatee County superintendent

After a two-month superintendent search, the Manatee County School Board decided to hire from within.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 4, 2025
Rev your engines for exotic cars on St. Armands

The Exotic Car Show On The Circle takes place Saturday on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lilliana Sultana, Wesley Wrigley, Grant Campbell and Calista Ream are gaining new leadership skills as heads of the Sarasota Yacht Club's youth Ensign Board.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 17, 2025
Sarasota Yacht Club young leaders learn more than sailing

Since the Ensign program launched four years ago, young members of the club have been learning the ins and outs of grant writing, event organizing and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home at 8532 Pavia Way sold for $3.15 million. Built in 2023, it has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,162 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 21, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Lake Club topped the week’s sales at $3.15 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
John Harshman was selling commercial real estate in downtown Sarasota when there was very little market prior to the adoption of the current downtown master plan.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 10, 2025
Master plan helped lift downtown Sarasota from the Great Recession

Commercial real estate broker John Harshman tells the update committee the downtown plan was the right strategy at the right time for downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carole Kleinberg, co-founder and artistic director of the Sarasota Jewish Theatre.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • October 6, 2025
Sarasota Jewish Theatre founder and artistic director is stepping down

The 2025-26 season will be Carole Kleinberg's last at the helm of the theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Eddie Molina and his son Theo Molina, 2, take a stop outside a shop in Siesta Key.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 26, 2025
Visitors and residents enjoy a slow evening in Siesta Key

A night in Siesta Key Village exploring the sights through the lens of a camera.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Man rises from wheelchair to beat down harasser
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2025
Man rises from wheelchair to beat down harasser

After being taunted and then approached by a would-be attacker, a man in a wheelchair takes him down with a hammer. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Florida Lakes Vein Center |
  • August 28, 2025
Get a Leg Up on Your Vein Health

Spotlight on Chronic Venous Insufficiency and What You Can Do About It.

  • Health
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B. D. Gullett Elementary's Erin Devriendt, Bennett Carney, Michael Serrano and Jackie Stark are kicking off their second year together in a co-teach classroom with two full time teachers.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 30, 2025
Co-teach program at Gullett Elementary allows for extra academic support

In each grade level for first to fifth, there is a classroom with two full-time instructors teaching approximately 30 students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Del Webb's Jerry and Karyn Waxman organize an annual golf tournament to raise money for polycystic kidney disease research.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch transplant survivor tees up for kidney disease research

Del Webb's Karyn and Jerry Waxman are hosting the PKD Applied Underwriters Invitational on Oct. 27 at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Fire Department and EMS agencies have are gold-tier honorees from the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2025
Sarasota County emergency agencies earn statewide recognition

Sarasota County Fire Department and EMS earn top-tier status from the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artists Court is planned as a 242-unit apartment community with 26 units priced as affordable and attainable.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 29, 2024
Affordable housing efforts gain traction and attention

With several projects in the pipeline, the city has earned a Local Action Award from the Florida League of Cities for its attainable housing density bonus program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some blocks along Main Street, such as the 1800 block, already include a mix of angle and parallel parking.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 2, 2025
Main Street vision pits walkability against parking

The Sarasota City Commission advances the Main Street Complete Street project to the design phase with an eye toward debate over pedestrian enhancement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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