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Florida Studio Theatre's Keating Theatre. Courtesy.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 30, 2015
Live theater: Critic's season picks

See what we're buzzing about in the rapidly approaching 2015-2016 theater season .

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A proposed project to dredge Big Pass, seen here in an aerial photo, will be one of the items up for discussion at Thursday's SKA meeting.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 9, 2014
Siesta real estate trends top SKA agenda

A real estate expert and Siesta business leader will brief the Siesta Key Association Thursday on trends in the island's property market and demographics.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
News Briefs

Sheriff's Office lends staff for RNC security; Siesta Key Village radio ads continue

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The year-to-date number of building permits issued in Sarasota County decreased slightly from 2021.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 3, 2022
At midway point of county budget, the numbers are lining up

As commissioners begin looking at next fiscal year, a look back at current budget year appears rosy though economist recommends keeping an eye on the long term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School junior Byron Simon, who launched Southernly Simon Apparel, hopes people like Parrish Community High's Makayla Chenard relate to his clothing brand.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch high schooler launches clothing brand

Southernly Simon Apparel encourages mental health awareness and addresses other topics.

  • East County
  • Business
The first phase of The Bay Sarasota project would be largely located north of Boulevard of the Arts, though a segment of the public park property would be located on the south end of the street.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2020
The Bay criticizes resident opponents of park project

As condo residents argue against elements of the bayfront proposal, the planning group is rejecting the merit of the critiques.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town must hold a referendum before allowing any uses other than residential on the Islandside property.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2015
Referendum to go postal in May

Longboat Key voters will decide in a special election whether to give the stamp of approval to tourism on the Islandside property, most likely via mail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy Philly.com
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 13, 2019
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen are a winning pair in witty 'Long Shot'

This film is a delicious dose of sex, politics and rock 'n' roll, but it's also about compromising morality for career.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • February 17, 2022
Coming Right Up

Lakewood Ranch is expecting another year of tremendous housing growth.

  • LWR Life
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2013
Sarasota County Commission revisits 2050 plan

Members of the Sarasota County Commission agreed Wednesday to revisit the county's 2050 plan for development.

  • East County
  • News
One of the gardens has plants that bloom at different times throughout the year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 5, 2019
Visit Sarasota's gardens in paradise

The Sarasota Garden Club's home tours will take place on March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
As a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, Margaret Barbieri got to meet Sir Frederick Ashton, and got some notes from the celebrated choreographer for her role on "Les Rendezvous." Courtesy photo
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 22, 2020
Sarasota Ballet's 'Les Rendezvous' can trace its steps to 1933 original production

In 1970s, Margaret Barbieri met Sir Frederick Ashton, got tips from original lead dancer

  • Arts + Culture
The Ski-A-Rees opened their 2020 show season on Jan. 26.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 23, 2020
Sarasota Ski-A-Rees will donate all Giving Challenge proceeds

All money brought in by the Ski-A-Rees will go to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
River Club’s Isabella Juliano and her mother, Patricia, make luminarias in honor of friends and family members who have been impacted by cancer.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 19, 2020
Charity Snapshot: Lighting the Path

Thousands of Lakewood Ranch residents volunteer and participate in American Cancer Society events and raise money.

  • LWR Life
Beachgoers stroll the Siesta Key Village, where parking is often difficult to find.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 28, 2016
Visitor growth may slow as Siesta nears maximum occupancy

Opportunities to increase tourism during peak season months are limited.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A.J. LaMarc and Grace Hill are both National Merit Semifinalists.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Academic progress shows merit in Lakewood Ranch

Local high school students earn National Merit Semifinalist status.

  • East County
  • News
JoAnn Mixon and Sandi Henley celebrate last year after learning that the raffle ticket they purchased with two Town Hall coworkers had the winning number.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
Gourmet Lawn Party bets on local children

Odds are in your favor if you want to help local children by purchasing a Kiwanis Foundation raffle ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
balls
  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • October 21, 2014
That Fit Girl: Quick and easy energy balls

That Fit Girl: Quick and easy energy balls

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Presenters showed members of the St. Armands Business Improvement District an image of what a carousel might look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2021
Carousel proposed for St. Armands Circle

Stakeholders offer initial encouragement for attractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ian Belloise plays the trumpet standing above Ted Robinson.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2016
Mustangs marching band reaches state finals again

Led by Director Ron Lambert, Lakewood Ranch has six consecutive top-five performances

  • East County
  • News
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