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Sir David Bintley's "The Spider's Feast" will make its world premiere at Sarasota Ballet on Dec. 20-21.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 10, 2024
Sarasota Ballet serves up a festive feast

Sir David Bintley's fanciful world premiere follows a spider's search for food.

  • Arts + Culture
Spencer Bryant and Vickie Oldham
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 7, 2023
Celebration of Newtown history intertwines with holiday season

The historic Leonard Reid house will be home to music, lights and holiday spirit as a Christmas tree at UTC shares the stories of Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
FPL and Pike electric trucks at Tuttle Avenue and Fruitville Road head out on their calls on Aug. 5, 2024, following Hurricane Debby.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2024
FPL customers in Sarasota, Manatee face post-Milton outages

In a note to customers on its website, Florida Power & Light says its crews are in the hardest hit areas. "We ask for your patience as we work around-the-clock to get Florida back to normal."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judy Petersen and Nancy Zwolinski enjoyed the chance to visit the orchid show on Oct. 17.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 20, 2024
Selby Gardens goes purple with annual orchid show

The Orchid Show 2024: PURPLE!, continuing despite the impacts of Hurricane Milton, highlights an significant color of the plant world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries from April through October

Longboat Key lost many beloved residents during the summer months. Below, is a list in their honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Danny Bernardy demonstrates research with a theatrical flair to Greg Ball in Florida Studio Theatre's "The Blue-Sky Boys."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 4, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre shoots for the moon with 'The Blue-Sky Boys'

Deborah Brevoort's play takes audiences on a mind-bending journey of joyful exploration.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2009
Our View

Rubio for U.S. Senate

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This Lake Club home at 16026 Topsail Terrace sold $3,075,000. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,387 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 23, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 8-12 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Topsail Terrace tops the week's sales at $3.08 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 4

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Our view

School tax: Devoid of choice

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The “Grandma’s Sicilian” pizza is one of Michelangelo’s signature offerings.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2023
When you’re craving a slice, these local eateries bake the best pizzas

In Lakewood Ranch, the sky is the limit for pizza possibilities.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2010
It's a go!

Town Commission approves Key Club plan 6-1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 9, 2021
Nokomis property sale totals $4.55 million

Three homes at 411 Lychee Road highlight sales for July 26-30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch senior Holden Pollard slides safely into home against Winter Haven High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2023
Upstart Lakewood Ranch High baseball players excited for the future

The Mustangs have lots of talent and room for further growth in 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 27, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Just look at the time . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Catcher David Brierton probably is comfortable during the pandemic as he already wears a mask while playing baseball.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguers persevere through pandemic

Lakewood Ranch Little League celebrates getting through the fall season in spite of the pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 19, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Parental discretion advised

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The project will be done in two segments, one from Beneva Road to Caribbean Drive and another from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point Road. Photo courtesy of FDOT
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
Bike lanes, median upgrades coming to U.S. 41

Six-foot bike lanes and signal modifications will be added to ensure safer travel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Physical therapist Rebecca Paquette (right) helped a patient use an assistive device. Therapists may recommend assistive devices for helping people return to the activities they enjoy. Photo courtesy of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 18, 2021
Doctors explain the importance of balance

People's balance often begins to decline as people age.

  • Health
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 6, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Why yes, we speak tourist

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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