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Rossini's humorous opera, “The Barber of Seville," runs from Feb. 22 until March 29 at the Sarasota Opera's 2025 Winter Opera Festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 20-26

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Michael and Ellen Johnson with Christen and Brad Benson
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC New Year's Gala

Members gathered at Sarasota Yacht Club Tuesday, Dec. 31, for the New Year's Gala.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Grace Riker visits her mother Ann every
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 31, 2022
Sarasota resident celebrates 108th birthday

Grace Riker and her 108-year-old mom, Ann Fischbeck, have a special relationship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2010
Residents sew seeds for Ranch SmartFarm

Four women are working to build a sustainable, organic community farm and educational facility.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Paul Evans
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2017
Sarasota doctor helps seniors make healthier decisions

To eat better, doctor Paul Evans says it only takes a few simple decisions.

  • Health
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • January 3, 2025
Lakewood Ranch real estate experts expect a steady sales year in 2025

Apprehension over storms, politics is fading, they say, while East County has many sales options.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Northern District, Seat 2: Victor Rohe

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 28, 2020
Small Business Saturday a big hit for St. Armands shops

Local stores welcomed customers in with hope for a strong holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High senior Tyler Pack.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Pack

The Sarasota High senior is sixth in Class 4A boys high jump (6 feet, 2.75 inches) as of March 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 19, 2010
Willis Elementary steps into shoe design contest

Winners of the Walk Our World shoe design contest will be announced May 29.

  • East County
  • News
Art Ferguson has been involved in rowing his whole life.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 21, 2017
World Rowing Championship volunteer helped bring the sport to Sarasota decades ago

Siesta Key resident Art Ferguson's purchase of a wooden scull helped ignite interest in rowing.

  • East County
  • News
Bill Colton, Frank Howard, Ed Mues and Stefan Dekowski. Colton, Howard and Mues are Longboat Key residents, while Dekowski lives on Bird Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 9, 2013
Over the Hill Gang

Golf and friendship are par for the course for a group of four nonagenarians who meets three mornings a week to play golf at the Islandside golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taffy's current Manager Don Povec and owner Jack Peffley
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 25, 2012
Taffy's celebrates colorful history

Fifty years ago, Jack Tafeen and his wife, Peggy, opened a high-end men's apparel store and tailor shop on St. Armands Circle. Today, Taffy's Menswear is the oldest retail merchant on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 15, 2016
Redevelopment could boost town coffers

What could the town of Longboat Key do with $8 million in building fees?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
News Briefs

SCVB wins top award for US Airways insert; State to host information session for condo owners

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This year's event will feature performances by a variety of groups.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2010
BEST BET: Holidays Around the Ranch

Lakewood Ranch will transform Main Street into a Winter Wonderland tonight for its annual Holidays Around the Ranch, which begins with Santa's arrival at 6 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
Justin Lizardi received 180 days in county jail and must complete a rehabilitation program and two-and-one-half years of probation.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 2, 2011
Lizardi sentenced for 2010 burglaries

Former Lakewood Ranch/Braden River student Justin Lizardi must complete a rehabilitation program as part of his sentence.

  • East County
  • News
Saunders
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 15, 2011
MS&Co. sees growth

One of the more prominent realty firms on the Gulf Coast, Sarasota-based Michael Saunders & Co., will attack the residential real-estate market with a "think big" strategy.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Mark Clark, CFP®, CKA® |
  • April 2, 2020
Are Your Assets Protected During This Pandemic?

Are Your Assets Protected During This Pandemic?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 21, 2018
Two more candidates going for Sarasota County School Board seat

This makes three candidates challenging Jane Goodwin for her District 5 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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