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Bradenton's Madison Hokanson, 5, and Jaxson Hokanson, 2, came dressed for the occasion to the Irish Celtic Festival at Greenbrook Adventure Park on March 7.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 8, 2026
Irish Celtic Festival paints the park green in Lakewood Ranch

The Irish Celtic Festival featured Irish music, dance, food and more at the Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 2, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 3

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Circus Arts Conservatory founders Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs are stepping down from their management roles.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 27, 2024
Pedro Reis, Dolly Jacobs leave a lasting legacy at Circus Arts Conservatory

The couple elevated circus arts, improved community engagement and streamlined youth education.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Ballet will perform George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes" in its "Life and Liberty" program March 27-28.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 25, 2026
Sarasota Ballet stages star-spangled extravaganza for America's 250th birthday

"Stars and Stripes" is choreographer George Balanchine's love letter to his adopted homeland.

  • Arts + Culture
The Owen Golden Gate Point’s flowing great room and dining areas opens to a spacious covered balcony with glass railings and a built-in stainless-steel Artisan Professional Series grill with a hood.
  • By Ronto Group |
  • June 22, 2023
The Owen Golden Gate Point: A Luxurious Lifestyle in Downtown Sarasota

The Owen Golden Gate Point, a new mid-rise boutique building being developed by the award-winning Ronto Group in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital, has been designed to provide a select group of just 29 condominium owners with a highly amenitized, luxurious lifestyle in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Columnist Ryan Kohn got a personal experience with dragon boating in 2019. He knows what a workout it can be. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 2, 2022
How to stay cool in Sarasota while staying active

Every year, Ryan Kohn finds ways to avoid the summer heat. Every year, his ideas get a bit more out-there.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 16, 2009
Tempted by the Fruit of Another

Asolo Rep actors and real-life husband and wife Sam Osheroff and Kris Danford bring modern chemistry to an old love story.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
Our View

White sand is economic

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
2704 Bay Shore Road
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 28, 2013
Take a walk through Indian Beach

Visit five different homes in the eclectic Sarasota neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Brad Schalk is the owner of Vinyl Vault
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 5, 2025
Record collector turns passion into retail with Vinyl Vault

The vintage record store held its grand opening March 2, inviting The Garbage-Men band for a performance.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The Unit 504 condominium at Marina Tower ranks second-highest in the week's sales at $2.45 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 8, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 22-26 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sapphire Shores home on North Shore Drive tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Kiwanis members gather to present the proceeds of the Lawn Party held on Dec. 5, 2022 to the Children's Guardian Fund.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 17, 2023
Lawn Party proceeds given to Children's Guardian Fund

Over $100,000 was raised at the annual Kiwanis Club fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Voters will decide Aug. 30, on who will represent District 2 on the Sarasota County School Board.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 29, 2016
Carlos Beruff pours more cash into School Board race

The homebuilder and U.S. Senate candidate accounted for more than 65% of the $7,500 Sarasota County School Board candidate Teresa Mast collected in the final week of fundraising before Tuesday’s primary election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 17, 2010
White questions Hackett

Bob White is questioning Planning and Zoning Board member Walter Hackett's actions in regard to the Longboat Key's Islandside project application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2010
Cops Corner

April 14 Clean break 12:38 a.m. - 500 block of North Jefferson Avenue. Suspicious Person. The caller reported that a man was showering in an apartment complex's pool area. The man's clothing was piled on the ground near the shower.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
Mediation appeals to both sides in Colony dispute

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday made his long-awaited rulings last week, but both sides now hope the case won't be decided in court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large developments. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Commission forwards Laurel Park buffer

The Planning Board will vote on the proposal next. If approved, it would change the development process for projects proposed near Laurel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Comedian David Brenner and Vice Mayor David Brenner hang out after the comedian’s Feb. 7 performance, at McCurdy's Comedy Club. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
David Brenner meets David Brenner...again

The longtime Philadelphia acquaintances met up once again last week at McCurdy's Comedy Club, in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 25, 2017
Theater review: 'The Exonerated'

With true stories of the wrongly convicted, FST explores the ugly truth of our justice system.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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