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Jess T. Dugan's “Elcid (green room)” and “Self-portrait (blue room)” are now showing at The Ringling.
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 8, 2024
6 sensational don't-miss shows this arts season

The arts scene is packed with captivating performances and cultural experiences in the coming months. Here are a few of our favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
CFO Renee Shopoff, COO Philip Reber, Universal Health Services Acute Care President Edward Sim, CEO Andy Guz, Group VP Florida Region Ryan Chandler and Chief Nursing Officer Judy Young celebrate the groundbreaking of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's new tower.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on $120M expansion

The new five-story tower will be the largest and most significant expansion in the hospital's 20-year history.

  • East County
  • News
A flooded street on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2024
Hurricane Helene news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Cleanup begins across the region following Hurricane Helene's landfall Thursday night as a Category 4 storm.

  • Hurricane Season
Edwardo Diaz and Yenifer Aries clean up the sidewalk outside Alvin's Island shop after torrential rains caused flooding on St. Armands Circle on June 12.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2024
State and Sarasota city, county declare states of emergency

The declaration provides greater local government flexibility for spending in response to recent flooding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Spearfish Grille will reel you in with all their fresh flavors.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • January 25, 2025
These fish tacos in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch will have you hooked

Reel in these fin-tastic creations in honor of National Fish Taco Day on Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Linn Torres, All Angels by the Sea administrative assistant and art sale coordinator, shows one of the pieces that will be available at the 'New to You' art sale starting Feb. 3.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 29, 2025
Find treasures at 'New to You' art sale

All Angels by the Sea is holding its fifth annual art sale, starting Feb. 3, to support the nonprofit Turning Points, which helps residents avoid homelessness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
10-year-old Kylie Ung, 12-year-old Isaiah Edwards, 11-year-old Isariah Edwards and 13-year-old Isaialyah Edwards at the 2023 Sarasota County Fair.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 8, 2024
Fairgrounds operator calls aging site a valuable community asset

Despite failed efforts to redevelop and improve the site, Rory Martin says county should appreciate its value "instead of poking fun at us."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Our priority: birds, people?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 24, 2024
Our priority: birds, people?

There is a simple solution to the proposed rezoning of the Smith Farm. The Audubon Society and stargazers should buy it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Edward Pinto, one of the minds behind the development of St. Armands Circle's attention-grabbing sculptures, says there is a renewed effort underway to restore some of the damaged pieces.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 12, 2025
Restoration project to bring St. Armands statues back to life

Edward Pinto is leading a renewed effort to restore the damaged statues on St. Armands Circle to their former glory, calling on the public to show its support.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Urbanite Theatre's "Jennifer, Who Is Leaving" runs through Dec. 1.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 2, 2024
A theater critic's top five picks of the season

From dramas to comedies, don't miss these extraordinary plays and musicals about ordinary lives. They're coming soon to a theater near you.

  • Arts + Culture
James Livingston, Lauren Cross, Lyn Swann and Judy Young are registered nurses working at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 5, 2024
National Nurses Week shines light on local nurses

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses share their passion for their careers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ella Walker, 17, Abby Duplissey, 19, Patty Foley and Lauren Taylor Nock perform with the ballet team.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 18, 2025
Sarasota Ski-A-Rees host first show since hurricanes

Although waters were rough, the waterskiing nonprofit still braved the conditions to offer its first performance since hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Andrea Knies
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 8, 2018
Arts and Cultural Alliance announces '18-’19 Culture Collective season

This season, the young professionals group, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County's Sarasota Culture Collective, will see performances by Sarasota Opera, Moving Ethos Dance and many more arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
The Myakka City Historical Society's Walter Carlton and Marilyn Coker talk to "major donors" Barbara and Bob Anson about the Myakka City Historic School House project.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2024
Donations inject life into Myakka City Historic School House project

The final $60,000 was raised to finish the community center project in late 2024.

  • East County
  • News
Racetracks and homes can coexist in East County
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 16, 2024
Racetracks and homes can coexist in East County

A reader writes that Manatee County needs to speed up timeline for public pickleball courts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A green sea turtle hatchling makes its way to the Gulf.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 11, 2024
Town and contractor respond with solutions to lighting concerns

The town of Longboat Key is working on shielding Gulf of Mexico street lights, while Moss Construction is getting the St. Regis construction site in compliance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
1000 Boulevard of the Arts will include the Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel and 117 condomiums on the current site of the Hyatt Regency.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 24, 2025
Developer announces new hotel on Hyatt Regency site

The new hotel at the 1000 Boulevard of the Arts site will be branded Hyatt Centric Harborside.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jazz vocalist Synia Carroll died on March 14 after a short illness.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 24, 2025
Connecticut schoolteacher Synia Carroll found her voice in Sarasota

Jazz vocalist Synia Carroll, who died March 14 at age 67, helped build musical bridges in the Tampa Bay area.

  • Arts + Culture
Dana Heppe of Dana Heppe bags displays her items at Le Marche Marketplace Saturday at Selby Five Points Park.
  • By Michael Harris |
  • March 8, 2025
Le Marche Marketplace in downtown Sarasota draws shoppers and songs

Artists from the Sarasota Opera House give a Saturday morning performance to attendees at the twice-a-year Parisian-style market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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
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