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The iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota's "Purple Palace," kicked off its delayed season with "Menopause the Musical 2," on Jan. 4.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 2, 2024
Work underway for new Van Wezel engineering report

Karins Engineering has begun its deep dive into the building as the Purple Ribbon Committee awaits its evaluation for future use.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As president of the Village Idiots Cycling Club, Dawn Zielinski lobbies for efforts to make roadways safer for cyclists.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • November 18, 2024
Village Idiots continue their mission to make roadways safer for cyclists

In a place with plenty of clubs and groups, the Village Idiots Cycling Club of Lakewood Ranch stands out, both in longevity — 15 years — and its core mission of bringing people together through a common passion.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rawn Associates designed Klarman Hall at Harvard Business School.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 31, 2024
Orchestra names architecture firm for Fruitville Road facility

William Rawn Associates of Boston will lead the design of the planned Sarasota Orchestra Music Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artist Series Concerts names new executive director
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2025
Artist Series Concerts names new executive director

Keren Shani-Lifrak succeeds Marcy Miller, who is retiring after six years with the cultural group.

  • Arts + Culture
Shari Kay Thornton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2024
Sarasota County Commission District 3: Shari Kay Thornton

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Crews remove debris in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 9, 2025
Debris removed to sites across the state

Some of it recycled, the rest buried in landfills, the debris removed across the county numbered in the millions of cubic yards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Wicked" stage show veteran Tiffany Haas will join The Pops Orchestra on Dec. 15-16 for a "A Wicked Fun Holiday."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 12-18

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bill Curphey was honored by The Florida Bar in June in Orlando for his 50 years as an attorney.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 28, 2024
Attorney isn't ready to rest his case

Mill Creek's Bill Curphey is still active after 50 years as an attorney.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter talks with Brian Hersh, CEO of the Arts and Cultural Alliance, at an Arts Summit held May 21 at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 22, 2025
Summit highlights challenges and opportunities for Sarasota arts scene

Potential loss of government funding is offset by upbeat demographics and philanthropy.

  • Arts + Culture
Weekly Pilates class begins at The Paradise Center
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 26, 2024
Weekly Pilates class begins at The Paradise Center

Program Manager Debby Debile is teaching the first-ever weekly Pilates class at The Paradise Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: FPL calls quits on undergrounding, will begin overgrounding utilities

After the undergrounding utility project faced one too many hiccups, Florida Power & Light decided to revert to overhead utilities.

  • April Fools
Isa Englebert asks who Allan Kennedy was speaking with on the pink telephone.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 12, 2025
Black Party celebrates second act for Urbanite Theatre

The annual fundraiser supports the work of Sarasota's black box theater.

  • Black Tie
Paul Sykes presents a framed photo print of Li Jian Volk painting Megan Howell.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 19, 2025
Second Heart Homes' annual art auction brings support and surprises

The auction raised funds for the renovation of a duplex that will house 12 homeless women while featuring some familiar faces to the organization on canvas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Joe Neunder cuts the ribbon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 9, 2025
Sarasota County cuts ribbon on Historic Keith Farmhouse restoration

The farmhouse, built in 1916, is considered one of Sarasota County's most significant historic structures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Musician Billy Lindsey, performing as Elvis Presley, gives lei necklaces to all the ladies in the audience, including Sharyn Ford.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 28, 2025
Elvis kicks off Longboat Harbor social calendar

Longboat Harbour Condominiums has a full slate of social events planned for 2025, and the events kicked off Jan. 25 with a performance by musician Billy Lindsey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Dowling, former artistic director of both the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis and the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, is directing Asolo Rep's production of "Dancing at Lughnasa."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 17, 2025
The past is present in Asolo Rep's 'Dancing at Lughnasa'

For Joe Dowling, directing Brian Friel's play is like visiting an old friend — and making a new one.

  • Arts + Culture
Magician Star Newman will perform at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 1.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 23, 2025
Star Newman is all about the abracadabra

Card tricks, movie lore and mentalism are in the Sarasota magician's bag of tricks.

  • Arts + Culture
Rachel Moulton stars as an embattled professor in Florida Studio Theatre's "The Cancellation of Lauren Fein," playing through March 15 at FST's Gompertz Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 7, 2025
When the crucible comes to campus

"The Cancellation of Lauren Fein" shows that witch hunts don't discriminate.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Andrew Jensen is the fourth head coach of Lakewood Ranch softball in the past four seasons.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 8, 2025
Lakewood Ranch softball team chases a return to its glory days

The Mustangs struggled after losing Coach T.J. Goelz but are showing signs of contending again.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stillpoint Mission's Marge Slepica, Gene Tischer, Linda Burman, Gary Scott and Jim Keiner and Annual Appeal fundraisers Bob Smith, Diane Brune, Judy Balmer and Bob Keehn celebrate the record $84,017 raised.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 30, 2025
Stillpoint Mission Appeal sets another record for Bob Smith and friends

Time to celebrate charity, and to get some swim lessons, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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