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Jonathan Smith's indie film, "Guy Friends" follows a woman pursuing her first female friendship.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 27, 2024
Sarasota filmmaker follows female friendship in 'Guy Friends'

The film by Jonathan Smith premieres May 31 in Sarasota, New York and Los Angeles.

  • Arts + Culture
Tom Brugos, the STEM teacher, never thought when he started at Gene Witt Elementary School in 1994 that he would have 3D printers, robots and drones.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 1, 2024
Gene Witt Elementary School celebrates its 30th anniversary

Founding teachers say the family atmosphere and values of the school stay strong 30 years after it was built.

  • East County
  • Schools
Harold Newton's 1960 painting, "Clouds over the Coast," is part of the "The Florida Highwaymen: Interstate Connections," which runs through Sept. 15 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 24, 2024
Selby Gardens goes on the road again with the Florida Highwaymen

Its new exhibition, "Interstate Connections," links the outsider artists to Sarasota's historic wade-ins.

  • Arts + Culture
Alternatives for the Longboat Pass Bridge focus on bicyclist and pedestrian safety, widening lanes and building higher to avoid frequent openings.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 8, 2024
Traffic study points way toward solutions for Longboat congestion

The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization will soon create an implementation plan for the Barrier Islands Traffic Study completed in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2024
Welcome back: Debby, Helene and Milton paid us a visit while you were away

The trio of tropical systems left their devastating mark, but there were many other stories in Sarasota during the past offseason.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Deli will be open in the San Marco Plaza on July 29 at 10 a.m.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 18, 2024
New deli and lunch spot coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Deli will open in the San Marco Plaza on July 29.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Children First |
  • September 12, 2024
Children First Fall Events

Join Children First at Flip Flops & Fashion on October 30 and Rockin’ Lobster on November 2.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Residents line up to get into The Fresh Market on April 24.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 24, 2024
The Fresh Market opens in Lakewood Ranch

More than 100 residents lined up to be the first shoppers in The Green's new store on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • Business
The Rams' defense puts CAI running back Antwan Raymond on the ground.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2023
Riverview High football tries to move past emotional loss

The last-second 35-33 defeat against CAI was the latest in a string of tough games for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Purple Ribbon Committee has until June 30, 2025 to submit its report on suggestions for repurposing the Van Wezel Peforming Arts Hall.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2025
Cost to keep the Van Wezel going estimated at $17 million

The draft Karins Engineering report to the city's Purple Ribbon Committee includes systems upgrades and flood proofing the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, but not expanding or reconfiguring seating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New Pilates club opens in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2024
New Pilates club opens in Lakewood Ranch

Club Pilates opened on Aug. 12 in the Center Point Plaza at the corner of University Parkway and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Business
The Sarasota Ballet will perform Sir Peter Wright's "Giselle" Nov. 22-23 at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 18, 2024
Sarasota Ballet takes a sentimental journey with 'Giselle'

Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri prepares the company for a ballet she has danced more than 100 times.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 23, 2022
Temple Beth Israel gets together for Italian night

At their latest Shabbat dinner, members gathered for a social night of food and friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marine biologist Sean Patton shows the Gardeners Out East a piece of Hydrilla verticillata he plucked out of the pond next to Robert Toale & Sons Celebration of Life Center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 20, 2025
Garden club looks under the surface of Lakewood Ranch ponds

Gardeners Out East invited Sean Patton from Stocking Savvy to speak at its first meeting of the year.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Central District, Seat 1: Sarah Lodge
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Central District, Seat 1: Sarah Lodge

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Vicki Lynn Nighswander
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Central District, Seat 1: Vicki Lynn Nighswander

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
"Shrek the Musical" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sept. 24-25.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 19-25

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Evan Percoco and Zach Zeller have ambitious plans for restaurants on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 16, 2024
Restaurateurs build a trifecta on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Evan Percoco and Zach Zeller have already made a big impact on Lakewood Ranch's original downtown, with lots more good eating to come.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 19, 2023
William I. Weiss, MD

Dr. William I. Weiss died on May 10, 2023, having just turned 101 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Pam Hawkinberry, Jerrie Morrison and Diane Lindsay
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 18, 2023
Thunder By The Bay kicks off festival with party

Thunder By The Bay started its latest festival with a "Born To Be Wild" kickoff party was held Feb. 17.

  • Black Tie
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