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Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates President and CEO Stephen Rodriguez and USRowing CEO Patrick McNerney are excited to bring USRowing's Olympic Trials in 2020 and other events to Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2019
SANCA's pull increases in Sarasota

USRowing National Championships showcase SANCA's ability to attract major events to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Tickets are $5 per day, or $10 for a three-day pass. Proceeds go to Mote Marine Lab’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Crystal Classic returns to Siesta Key

From its Nov. 10 tribute to veterans to its Nov. 14 conclusion, the master sandsculpting competition could draw up to 100,000 people.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Budding event: Ringling in Bloom

Sara Bagley planted a bulb that's grown into Ringling in Bloom, which is in its third year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 14, 2016
Longboat Key navigates undergrounding crossroads

Town staff has outlined three major courses the commission could take to address concerns about underground utility funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kim Cressell and Jessica Simmons
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 18, 2018
The Reserve offers heavenly hangout for artists and nonartists alike

The Reserve offers something for everybody — especially the creative-minded.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Floridays Development Co. is proposing a 200-room hotel similar to the architectural style of the building below.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 19, 2012
Downtown hotel proposals revealed

City staff is wrestling with finance options for two hotel proposals submitted for the Palm Avenue site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2014
FPL illuminates Girls Inc. with makeover

On May 8, Girls Inc. of Sarasota County received free energy upgrades from Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) with the help of local contractors as part of a nonprofit energy makeover.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“Open Aqueous Exhibition” runs Nov. 17 to Dec. 8. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2018
Scene & Heard 10.25.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kathe Fraga's "Springtime in Paris" — Art by Kathe Fraga
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 6, 2019
530 Burns' Kathe Fraga and Linda Richichi show natural progression

These two 530 Burns Gallery artists are proving that women have a place in the art world.

  • Arts + Culture
Dynasty Dance Clubs started the Dynasty Stars program in 2016. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2019
Dynasty Stars ballroom dance students shine on and off the floor

Dynasty Dance Clubs' special needs ballroom program is more than just dance lessons.

  • Arts + Culture
meteoreyesweb
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 7, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 6

This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Cindy Burke and Jason McGuire
  • A time to celebrate |
  • June 22, 2021
Cindy Burke and Jason McGuire

Cindy Burke and Jason McGuire, who both reside in Siesta Key, Florida, were married on Saturday June 19, 2021 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

  • Siesta Key
  • Celebrations
yMusic is a chamber group of young performers from New York. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Edward Alley |
  • June 26, 2017
Festival wraps with a delightful mix

Third portion of Sarasota Music Festival offers greatest contrast.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The downtown welcome event for the World Rowing Championships is scheduled for 3-8 p.m.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2017
Downtown Sarasota welcomes rowing visitors

Today’s “Float Your Boat” event will showcase downtown businesses to World Rowing Championships participants and spectators.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2012
CRA Advisory Board recommends project

An advisory board will recommend the city approve seven downtown projects and a roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2019
East County weather page photo: March 7

Gordon Silver photographed this great horned owl high in a palm tree off The Masters Avenue in Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 6

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice at locations such as The RIngling, McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota Orchestra's Holley Hall, Westcoast Black Theatre a

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  • Things To Do
All Angel's by the Sea Men's Group Meeting learn about financial concerns in the current economy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Men Meeting

The message WWSB ABC 7 Financial Advisor Richard Stern taught to the men's group of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church is that you can't rely on history as a guide. What worked well last year isn't always indicative of what works well now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2018
Sarasota deputies make arrest in viral video road rage incident

Text messages show the suspect was planning to destroy the vehicle to avoid criminal charges, deputies said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis said the acquisition of the beach engineer will result in no changes to the town and its beach projects.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 8, 2011
Town's beach engineer sold

Coastal Planning & Engineering was sold for $26 million in cash Tuesday to The Shaw Group Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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