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Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens kicks off its fifth season on Thursday, Oct. 17, with "Let the Music Set You Free" featuring Hermitage Fellow Britton Smith.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 17-23

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A rendering of the city's "one-stop shop" for building services scheduled for completion in summer 2024.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 27, 2023
City's 'one-stop shop' for developments takes step closer to completion

The new building brings the city of Sarasota's public works, engineering and code enforcement under one roof.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This giant Santa is new to the University Town Center's holiday display.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 17, 2024
University Town Center holiday lights get bigger and brighter

A 25-foot Santa and 15-foot snowman, imported from Italy, are new to this year's display.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
District 4 Commissioner Debra Williams became Longboat Key's new vice mayor on March 24.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 24, 2025
Williams sworn in as new Longboat Key vice mayor, Schneier remains mayor

Debra Williams will serve as the town’s new vice mayor until 2026 after taking over the title as Mike Haycock reached his commission term limit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Weekend drag racing could be coming to downtown Sarasota.
  • By Michael Harris |
  • April 1, 2025
APRIL FOOL: Sarasota to give street racers a course of action

During weekend evenings, organized drag racing on Fruitville will become an avenue racers will enjoy.

  • April Fools
Rose Marie Stieber (1928-2024)
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2025
Rose Marie “Rosie” Stieber

Rose Marie “Rosie” Stieber, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at age 96.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Maria Swirczyuski, 10 showcases her artwork from Lina Rincon Art Studio. She also created the painting of the heron to the left.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 30, 2025
Creative Kids SRQ hosts first block party event with Youth Art Fest

The nonprofit, which aims to empower young artists, expanded its Youth Art Fest into the streets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new Seaside Market is open in Concourse B at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 27, 2025
Big changes on tap for SRQ Concourse B

The new Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport offers enhanced options for passenger comfort, but big upgrades are underway for the original gate areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Katie Powers, a senior, is a top-end libero on the Cardinal Mooney High indoor volleyball team when not playing beach volleyball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 19, 2024
Sarasota fall athletes put themselves on the radar

These less-well-known competitors have been on top of their sports in 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
August Wilson's "Fences" runs through Feb. 23 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 3, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe goes all in on August Wilson

WBTT presents Wilson's autobiographical play, "How I Learned What I Learned," in honor of Black History Month.

  • Arts + Culture
The Whitney Houston tribute show, "The Greatest Love of All," comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Jan. 3.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 2-8

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Theresa Pelayo celebrates crossing the finish line alongside her daughter, Luna Pelayo, on Saturday morning at the Taste of ODA 5K.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 9, 2025
Out-of-Door Academy's first 5K raises funds for its athletics program

ODA's first-year goal was easily met as 143 runners participated.

  • East County
  • Schools
The 7,700-yard Miakka Golf Club course will be mostly topped with zoysiagrass, which is used more in Asia. No opening date has been set.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 9, 2025
Miakka Golf Club built to be secret garden, 'environmental win'

Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design created the newest Myakka City golf club to extraordinary environmental standards.

  • East County
  • News
Diver Jane-Ternay explains the process behind creating the artwork that won her first place in her division at the "Launching Leaders in the Arts" award ceremony hosted by the Sarasota Branch of the National League of American Pen Women.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 14, 2025
Pen Women uplift new cohort of artists

Students received scholarships for their works in art, writing and music at the 2025 Launching Leaders in the Arts award ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The sun sets over Siesta Key Beach in late February, four months after Hurricane Milton.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 4, 2025
Siesta, Sarasota beaches are open but still recovering

Whether sifted, saved or shipped out, post-hurricane sand from Lido Key to Turtle Beach posed a gritty predicament.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Sandies award winners celebrate.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 16, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents its annual Sandies awards

After 18 years with the Business Alliance, Cheri Kessler takes home the Networking Queen award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jordan Brown hits a tee shot during the San Antonio stop of the 2024 Underrated Tour. Brown would win the event, then win the American Junior Golf Association's Atlanta Classic a week later.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2024
Lakewood Ranch golfer Jordan Brown turns heads on national tours

Jordan Brown, a junior at IMG Academy, won Underrated Tour and American Junior Golf Association events in August.

  • East County
  • Sports
Incumbent's rhetoric lacks accuracy
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • September 17, 2024
Incumbent's rhetoric lacks accuracy

Candidate Mike Moran responds to Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates' letter to the editor.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bradenton resident Pat Simmons leaves a comment asking to include all citizens in the Comprehensive Plan.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 3, 2024
Manatee County seeks additional input on Comprehensive Plan

The county held a series of public meetings, but it's not too late for citizens to offer their opinions.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering by SB Architects of 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, which will include 117 condominiums in the west tower (right) and a Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel in the east.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 27, 2025
Hyatt redevelopment branded as 1000 Boulevard of the Arts

Kolter Urban releases details for the Hyatt redevelopment project to include 117 luxury condos and the Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel. An appeal of a Planning Board adjustment remains pending.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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