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Gary Mullen and the Works come to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Friday, Nov. 29.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 27-Dec. 3

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch's Adrian Olivo brings his canoe to shore after competing in the Men's Masters B 200 meters of the ACA Sprint Canoe National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. He finished third in 57.911.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 13, 2023
Nathan Benderson Park exec says local rowing/paddling talent will surface

The Sarasota park will continue to host world class events with a new staff in place.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 30, 2020
Word for 2021: Anthem

Taken from Ayn Rand’s 1937 novella, it’s a warning to reject the spread of collectivism and the state and fight for the principles that made the U.S. exceptional.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Unit 4 condominium at En Provence  was built in 2002. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,800 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 15, 2021
En Provence condo sells for $3.75 million

The home at 2151 Gulf of Mexico Drive tops all Longboat Key-area sales for Aug. 2-6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
At-large Commissioner George Kruse
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 27, 2023
Manatee's move to hire another interim administrator goes awry

Jon Mast, the head of the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association, withdraws from consideration.

  • East County
  • News
A look at where Manatee County plans to build the amenities at Premier Park.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 10, 2021
Manatee County unveils plans for Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County commissioners talk about the timeline for Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Deep water remains at the entrance to Swim City off U.S. 41 just as the roundabout opens and the driveway is accessible to traffic.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 2, 2023
Opening of the Gulfstream roundabout greets Swim City with a new challenge

Swim City anxiously awaited the opening of the Gulfstream Avenue roundabout. Late-stage construction on U.S. 41 brought a new challenge: a flooded parking lot with nowhere for the water to go.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 10, 2021
A shot to give back for Manatee County healthcare workers

Meet the workers behind Manatee County COVID-19 vaccine site

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2009
Planners to discuss Islandside project next

Town special counsel attorney Nancy Stroud told the Planning and Zoning Board Wednesday, Nov. 11, that the Islandside gulf-planned development can be amended to allow for more development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 21, 2009
Dream theater

After drifting from venue to venue for 10 years, the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe has reorganized, re-energized and is ready to lay down its roots.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 23, 2009
SAVING CONNOR

Three weeks ago, 2-year-old Connor Dzembo's DNA tests revealed genetic mutations consistent with ataxia-telangiectasia, a rare, genetic neuromuscular disease.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 26, 2010
Summer smashes

Summer is upon us, and there's nothing like beating the heat in a cool, dark, movie theater. Refreshing new releases in the upcoming months will, hopefully, be just what the doctor ordered for that annual affliction: post-Oscar disorder. The following films look as though they could provide that shot-in-the-arm we cinephiles so desperately crave this time of year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Our View: Make a decision

It's good the Longboat Key Town Commission appears ready to take away the "interim" from Interim Town Manager David Bullock's title.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Players Theatre Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and Managing Director Michelle Bianchi-Pingel
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization winner: The Players Theatre

The Players Theatre was named Cultural Organization winner at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob and Patricia Gussin, pictured in Oceanview Publishing headquarters in Mediterranean Plaza. Since the beginning of 2012, the company has had 14 titles on Amazon’s weekly best-seller list.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
Mystery mavens: Bob and Patricia Gussin

Spoiler alert: In 2013, the Longboat Key-based Oceanview Publishing plans to release 13 novels, and many will be downloadable at low prices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Johnson with her book.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 28, 2019
Longboater Mary Lou Johnson returns with photography book of Sarasota and its keys and islands

Follow up publication to "The Lure of Longboat Key: From Sunrise to Sunset" broadens its focus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 19, 2019
Bowden officially done, search for interim superintendent begins

The Sarasota County School Board unanimously approved a proposed separation agreement

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Ragtime" runs through May 27. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 8, 2018
'Ragtime' explores American dreams and nightmares with Asolo Rep

A small but mighty cast of talented performers tell a series of stories with the message that the more America changes, the more it stays the same.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Among the projects facing taxpayers is $250 million, probably more, to build one or two performing arts centers on The Bay site, while preserving the existing Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, which will need refurbishing.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 31, 2018
Vote of no confidence

Given their history, it’s difficult to think Sarasotacommissioners can make the right decisions on the bayfront. They should charge The Bay’s board to present a plan to voters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Pat Cooper and her daughter Jenny Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat moms share their favorite motherhood memories

In honor of Mother’s Day on May 12, these Longboat mothers and grandmothers are sharing the good, bad and messy of motherhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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