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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 5, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 6

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, Venice and Siesta Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kris Parins, local artist and member of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, won first prize at the FSWS's latest juried exhibition.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2014
Beautiful Minds

Local watercolor society creates an artistic splash in latest exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2010
Our view: Customer service? What's that?

Longboat Key voters won't have access to early voting for the March Town Commission elections. Town commissioners apparently didn't want to confuse voters or spend the $12,000 for two weeks of poll workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
News Briefs

Observer names associate publisher; MTC students show off skills

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
News Briefs

Theater festival showcases students; Family farm celebrates season

  • East County
  • News
Heath Saunders plays Judas in Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," which closes June 28.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 26-July 2

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
'Downton Abbey' comes to town
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 8, 2014
Tidbites

'Downton Abbey' comes to town; Sarasota wins coveted awards; The Blue Rooster crows; and A special New Year's treat for our readers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 30, 2009
Balancing Act

The Golden Dragon Acrobats' high-energy balancing act mixes Chinese tradition with a little cirque d' soul.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2014
Business Observer

Lighthouse Property Management adds location; RE/MAX Alliance Group welcomes Ellen Laura Esses; Heritage Oaks recognized for environmental efforts

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 20, 2018
Colony demolition delayed until late next week

The demolition of the once iconic Longboat Key resort has been delayed until Thursday, July 26, due to scheduling conflicts with the developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota School District Superintendent Lori White, left, and School Board Chair Jane Goodwin.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 16, 2014
School Board pushes to leave Todd's seat vacant

The selection of former board member Carol Todd's replacement should wait until the Aug. 26 primary election, the Sarasota School Board said Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Dowd's "Last Call," a life-sized installation of a New York tavern, runs through Aug. 16 at Ringling College's Stulberg Gallery.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 5, 2024
Five Sarasota arts events you won't want to miss this summer

All performances are affordable and take place in air-conditioned venues.

  • Arts + Culture
"The subject matter crosses a lot of aesthetic boundaries, and people find a certain richness of the subject matter," Virginia Hoffman says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 20, 2013
Unfiltered Nature: Virginia Hoffman

Photographer Virginia Hoffman hopes taking a photo means aging historic Florida sites will be preserved.

  • Arts + Culture
"Sharing the Nest" by Laura Bryg won best-of-show honors at the 35th Annual Juried Photo Exhibition at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 28, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens announce finalists for annual photo exhibition

Local photographer Laura Bryg wins best-of-show honors for photo "Sharing the Nest."

  • Arts + Culture
The 2-Person Back & Arms Combo is included in the purchase.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 2, 2023
Greenbrook Adventure Park buys new exercise equipment

The current exercise bars will be replaced with safely designed moving workout equipment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 11, 2018
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit receives new ballistic vests

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit thanked the community on July 11 for raising money to equip its K-9s with new body armor.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rev. Mike Scheip will be delivering his message in a chapel that seats over 1,000 people.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 18, 2018
New Catholic church ready to serve in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels unveils $8 million church April 22.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 25, 2009
Garbage collection altered for Thanksgiving

There will be no Longboat Key garbage collection on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. Garbage will be collected Saturday, Nov. 28, instead.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Diana and Joleen Roskamp, honoree Jean Weidner Goldstein, Carol Phillips and Ida Zito
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 25, 2016
Friends of the Ballet Luncheon

Friends of the Ballet hosts a luncheon honoring Jean Weidner Goldstein on Monday, Jan. 26

  • Black Tie
Rebecca Blitz and Jamie Myers pose in the photo booth at Cooking for Wishes.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 26, 2015
Cooking for Wishes 'Taste of Asia'

Guests attended Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida's 5th annual Cooking for Wishes 'Taste of Asia' Thursday, Feb. 26, at Michael's On East.

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