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The Bolds Brothers perform at WBTT on Aug. 19 and 20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 17-23

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Victor Lundy designed the Blue Pagoda, located at 655 N. Tamiami Trail.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 1, 2023
Architecture Sarasota's MOD Weekend celebrates its 10th birthday

The mid-century modern event is celebrating its 10th year with a tribute to Victor Lundy.

  • Arts + Culture
Artspace's previous developments include the Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts in Fort Lauderdale. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2021
Artist housing project fails to secure city funding

Although the city rejected the Arts and Cultural Alliance’s proposed partnership, the nonprofit still intends to bring affordable live-work space to the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
University Park residents Nancy Fairchild Deborah Van Brunt and Lori Salzman are working to make this year's Art in the Park the best its been in its 20 years.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 4, 2020
Art community grows in University Park

Artistic community grows in University Park

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School's Andrew Boudreau and Tyler Patten give it their all during a performance.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 18, 2023
Manatee County high school marching bands gear up for state competition

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish bands are concentrated on growth in hopes of earning a medal at the top level.

  • East County
  • Schools
Woman finds her bag on a porch and then is paid $40 to leave
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2023
Woman finds her bag on a porch and then is paid $40 to leave

An evicted noisy short-term roommate kept calling police for help while an officer was on the scene. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Larysa Switlyk of "Larysa Unleashed"
  • By James Peter |
  • June 28, 2023
Hunter aims to teach the importance of conservation

Sarasota's Larysa Switlyk has taken a path less traveled to make her mark as an adventure TV host. Now she’s launching a nonprofit to get more people outdoors and educate on hunting and conservation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Staff and parents will be able to fill out symptoms for their household members daily.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy will launch COVID-19 tracing program

The school used its Operation Outbreak program to help prepare for its newest program which will allow real-time tracking of symptoms for students and staff..

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Rachel Scharbo, the teen librarian at Braden River Library, goes over opening a checking account and savings account during an Adulting 101 session.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 31, 2023
Braden River Library offers classes on 'adulting'

Adulting 101 teaches teens about finances, budgeting, nutrition, time management and more to help prepare them for their futures.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The breezeway over Quay Commons in the proposed One Park development. A transfer of air rights to the developer is being challenged in 12th Judicial Circuit Court.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 28, 2023
Tunnel vision: One Park hopes to overcome perceptions of breezeway

The development will go before the Planning Board on March 8 to defend its design of a structure to bridge two blocks of The Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital President and CEO David Verinder speaks at a March 3 press conference about the local COVID-19 response. Since then, six patients at the hospital have tested positive for the disease.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 20, 2020
Visitors off-limits at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

After two more patients tested positive for COVID-19, the hospital said visitors will only be allowed in special circumstances effective at 6 p.m. today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FPL begins restoration for Sarasota County customers. (Photo via FPL)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2022
FPL customers in Sarasota, Manatee counties face power outages

Florida Power & Light states it is responding to outages as conditions allow but is unable to estimate a restoration time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High student Kathleen Cravens just returned from an internship sponsored by NASA. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 8, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student finds the perfect space for her astronomic career goals

"I like the whole concept of exploration. It's humanity pushing its limits. It the curiosity. There is going to be another space race. But it's going to be Mars."

  • East County
  • Opinion
In 2021, Karen Fraclich and Dan Belcher won for their creation “Skull Duggery.” (Courtesy photo)
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 7, 2022
Sand sculptors amp up for the Crystal Classic

People come from around the region to marvel at the sensational sand sculptures, take sand sculpting lessons and enjoy the beach at the annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Peninsula Sarasota will bring 23 luxury residences to Golden Gate Point.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2023
Construction begins on luxury development Peninsula Sarasota

The condominium complex will bring 23 residences, priced from $2.6 million, to Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Katherine Michelle Tanner
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 23, 2023
Sarasota performer launches her own theater company

As her theater company, Tree Fort Productions, becomes a nonprofit, actress Katherine Michelle Tanner emphasizes: "The best way to support a theater company is to buy a subscription."

  • Arts + Culture
Phase one work is bounded by Palm Avenue (top), Orange Avenue (bottom) and Mound Street (right).
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 4, 2022
First-phase construction of Selby update goes vertical

Centerpiece of master plan's $51.6 million initial stage includes new parking garage, solar array and other improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 12, 2022
InStride Therapy puts on Black Tie and Blue Jeans fundraiser

The fundraiser was held March 12.

  • Black Tie
A two-story, 10,000-square-foot high-end restaurant is planned for this site inside The Quay. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 15, 2022
Planning board OKs restaurant and retail space in The Quay

An unnamed 10,000-square-foot restaurant in The Quay receives a recommendation for approval by the Sarasota Planning Board along with 5,000 square feet of retail space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Survivors in Sync dragon boat team, including coach Angela Long, were selected to Team USA for the International Dragon Boat Federation World Dragon Boat Racing Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2023
Stay in the know on Sarasota sports this week

A football player makes a big commitment, boat races come to Benderson Park, and local rowers get national honors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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