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Carole J. Bufford stars in the summer cabaret "Too Darn Hot." Her band includes Angela Steiner on piano and Isaac Mingus on bass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 11-17

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Connail Jackson poses for a photo on Oct. 14 at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School. The junior running back paced the Cardinal Mooney offense last Friday, accounting for four of the Cougars' five touchdowns.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 15, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Connail Jackson

The junior running back had four touchdowns and over 200 rushing yards in Cardinal Mooney's Week 8 victory over Lakewood

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kathy Lozano and Reuben Rivera check out the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia that first-time registrant Jim Friedman brought to Ferraris on the Circle on Nov. 1.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 3, 2025
Ferraris turn out for final Flight to the North Pole major fundraiser

St. Armands Circle showcased interesting models from fans of the Italian sports car brand at Ferraris on the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The team including Rick and Josie Bertie and Paul Christenson won second place overall and the award for best "docktail" at the Lighting of the Docks on Dec. 6 at Longboat Harbour.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 11, 2025
Longboat Harbour light competition delights viewers

Attendees who judged and voted upon this year's Lighting of the Docks entrants at Longboat Harbour loved the model train and other intricacies of this year's docks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A banner announcing a new Starbucks location still sits inside the storefront of 3174 Gulf of Mexico Drive, but interior work is yet to begin.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 15, 2025
Longboat Starbucks 'on hold' with build-out yet to start

It has been eight months since the arrival of Starbucks to Longboat Key was announced, and interior work is yet to start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The town of Longboat Key and partners celebrated the installation of a "Living Wall" at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 3, 2025
Living seawall begins to make waves in Longboat

Concrete panels affixed to the seawall of Bayfront Park are already home to many varieties of marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patty Notarianni's work will be featured at the Creative Art Association of Lakewood Ranch's Fall Art Show and Sale Nov. 15 at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2025
Small events make Lakewood Ranch a big draw

As big events come and go, clubs and organizations highlight talented residents.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Andy Sandberg is artistic director and CEO of Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Key.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 2, 2025
Beachside artist retreat offers to buy property from Sarasota County

Ten months after Hurricane Milton, Hermitage Artist Retreat awaits Sarasota County to repair several buildings; makes bid to purchase the county-owned property and complete restoration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 8, 2025
Ringling College invites community to take an art walk

The Sarasota college makes it easy for visitors to tour seven art galleries with the free event.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Sharks swimmer David Melnychuk placed 12th in the 200-meter long course backstroke at the USA Swimming National Championships.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 17, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: David Melnychuk

Former Riverview swimmer went to the USA Swimming National Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The property at 2100 Main St. is under consideration by Sarasota County as part of its jail-expansion plans.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 22, 2025
Sarasota commissioners reject deal to buy Main Street lot for justice center

The proposal to buy 0.6 acres for $4.875 million failed to reach super-majority approval by the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Tax Collector Mike Moran (left) talks budget with county commissioners as County Administrator Jonathan Lewis looks on.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 14, 2025
New Sarasota County tax collector vows a balanced budget future

Vowing to eventually eliminate excess fees the office returns to the county, former County Commissioner-turned-Tax Collector Mike Moran says he needs to invest in more staff and current technology.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 1378 Harbor Drive
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 31, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for 2025 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sarasota home sells for $9.5 million; Siesta Key home tops all sales at $10.35 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Keep calm and party on: Co-Chairs Renee Phinney, Lauren Dixon, Lauren Wohlwend and Allison Imre along with event planner Minta Getzen (center) make sure that every detail of Wine, Women & Shoes is handled with the utmost care.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 15, 2025
Wine, Women & Shoes steps up in support of Forty Carrots Family Center

The annual fundraiser welcomed more than 400 partygoers to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Nov. 14 to raise money for parent and children services.

  • Black Tie
The duo Zeman Quick Change delights audiences at the Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs through Aug. 9 at The Ringling.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 31-Aug. 6

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 31-Aug. 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota's Ariana Swayka, 4 and Alexia Swayka, 6 are in the full holiday spirit with their Halloween themed shirts and face paint.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 11, 2025
Hunsader Farms kicks off 34th annual Pumpkin Festival

In case you missed it, the festival continues every Saturday and Sunday in October.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cliff Talbott, lifeguard two with the Manatee County Beach Patrol Division, demonstrates for Longboat Key Fire Rescue officers how to make a controlled dive into the water while conducting a marine rescue. The beach patrol led a multi-department training on Sept. 24 off Coquina Beach.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 27, 2025
First responders dive into marine rescue training

Manatee County Beach Patrol Division rescuers led a training with Longboat Key Fire Rescue on Coquina Beach to prep them for water-based emergencies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
MJ Price competed in the Face of Halloween contest, which involves fans of the holiday from across North America.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 23, 2025
Laurel Park resident places in national Halloween contest

MJ Price competed in the Face of Halloween contest, which involves fans of the holiday from across North America.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Runners pack the starting area for the 2025 Florida Turkey Trot Nov. 27 at foggy Nathan Benderson Park. The race had a record 4,558 participants.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 27, 2025
Record 4,558 runners participate in 2025 Florida Turkey Trot

The Nathan Benderson Park event in Sarasota raises funds for the park conservancy and the Big Bill Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Early attendees beat the heat at last weekend's St. Armands Circle Craft Festival, which featured artisans in a variety of specialties.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 9, 2025
Get ready for a free art fest on St. Armands Circle

St. Armands Circle is set to host a free fine art festival this October.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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