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By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 18, 2023

EnsembleNewSRQ goes 'Beyond the Veil' in its season opener

The contemporary classical music group's season opener features a haunting exploration of electronic music.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin |
March 1, 2022

Florida Studio Theatre announces ambitious expansion

Florida Studio Theatre has grown past its footprint in downtown Sarasota and is planning an expansion that will result in a new mainstage, two new cabarets, expanded parking and artist housing.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
April 26, 2023

Artists make final pitch for Fruitville Road roundabout sculpture

The Public Art Committee will decide on which sculpture design to recommend for City Commission approval on May 3.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 5, 2023

Bookstore1Sarasota creates frightful auditory experience for Halloween

For the month of October, the downtown store will offer a radio-style dramatization of Bram Stoker’s "Dracula."

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 30, 2024

Manatee County considers value of citizen advisory boards

Chief of Staff Andy Butterfield is in the process of reviewing all 18 advisory boards.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
October 31, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 16-20 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops the week's sales at $3.46 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
July 17, 2023

Terrence Connor sworn in as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools

Following his selection on June 14, Connor officially took over as superintendent.

Sarasota
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 17, 2023

Market on Longboat Key returns, now with preorders for baked goods

After a one-year hiatus, the outdoor market will set up shop on the Town Center Green once a month from December to April.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
February 25, 2022

Longboat leaders lament spike in traffic congestion

Although immediate congestion was expected, the town is still concerned about long-term placement of pedestrian crossings.

Longboat Key
News

By Adrian Moore, Baruch Feigenbaum |
September 13, 2023

A new path for local public transit

Despite population growth, county bus systems have seen a decline in riders.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
May 15, 2023

Road rage ends in fatal shooting Saturday night

A pickup truck driver was killed after shooting into an occupied sedan on Fruitville Road on Saturday.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 2, 2023

Sarasota event on aging shows young attendees a new point of view

Participants at the International Intergenerational Event tried on the Sarasota Aging Sensitivity Suit, which simulates being in your late 70s or early 80s.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
December 5, 2023

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Paule

The Riverview High girls soccer junior has three goals and seven points in five games in 2023-2024.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
January 19, 2023

Fruitville Road condo plan meets metal roadblock

As the first condominium project under to the Rosemary District Overlay District, the developer and staff find themselves at odds over an exterior surface material restriction.

Sarasota
News

By Emma Burke Jolly |
August 21, 2023

Get smokin' with the best barbecue in town

These Sarasota and Manatee hot spots are un-grill-lievable.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
September 25, 2023

Van Wezel study group receives scope of work report

The Purple Ribbon Committee has two years to complete the evaluation and recommendation for reuse of the performing arts hall.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
June 29, 2023

Locals team up to clean up July 4 litter left on beaches

A local sports store is partnering with AT&T to clean up litter on Siesta Key beaches from Fourth of July festivities and to show some love for the area’s beauty.