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Charmaine Hunter
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2024
Sarasota Ballet names community engagement director

Charmaine Hunter was previously director of community enrichment for Orlando Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
Outdoor seating at The Cottage, Siesta Key. The restaurant is back in operation after being heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2024
Two Siesta Key restaurants reopen after Milton

The Cottage and The Hub Baja Grill welcomed customers back on Saturday, Nov. 2.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jenny and Mike Schenk, co-owners of Bradenton-based Pineapple Kitchen, recently announced an expansion of the murder-mystery part of the company.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 1, 2023
Murder mystery show plans hotel expansion in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

Pineapple Kitchen, a culinary and hospitality business based outside Lakewood Ranch, is expanding its murder mystery shows to meet rapidly growing demand.

  • Arts + Culture
Brian Walton, new executive director of Save Our Seabirds, introduces himself to guests at For the Birds.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 16, 2023
Save Our Seabirds introduces new executive director at fundraising event

Brian Walton made his first community appearance at For the Birds and is excited for a new era of Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Idalia cannot be ignored
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • August 29, 2023
Idalia cannot be ignored

For native Floridians, it’s easy to get jaded and to brush off another hurricane as "no big deal." But coming off last year’s devastating Hurricane Ian, it’s no time to be complacent.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Itzhak Perlman conducts students in the Perlman Music Program's winter residency in Sarasota/Bradenton.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 30, 2023
Perlman Music Program celebrates its 20th anniversary

The music organization's winter residency will wrap with a celebration concert led by conductor Itzhak Perlman.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2012
Chamber to unveil its new website

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's website will soon be getting a facelift, says Executive Director Kevin Cooper.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jonathan Lynch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2024
Manatee County School Board District 3: Jonathan Lynch

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
The former Holiday Inn on Lido is undergoing renovations.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 10, 2024
Holiday Inn on Lido Key undergoes major face-lift

Cirque St. Armands Beachside is expected to open this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vice President Char DeMoss accepts a delivery from the bay, from Scott Matthews.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 15, 2024
Scuba divers remove hidden hazards from Sarasota Bay

Suncoast Reef Rovers has found benches, weapons and traffic cones in local waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Unit 1401 condominium at.540 N. Tamiami Trail has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,698 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 18-22 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Fiddlers Bayou home on Higel Avenue tops the week's sales at $6.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The stars of Green Day's "American Idiot," which runs at The Sarasota Players through Aug. 16.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 31, 2024
Sarasota Players stages rock opera to shake off summer doldrums

Brian Finnerty, director of Green Day's "American Idiot," talks about the youth-oriented production.

  • Arts + Culture
Members of the congregation sing "The People Israel Lives."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 7, 2024
Jewish community celebrates hope amid the anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

Temple Emanu-El hosted Am Yisrael Chai: A Day of Hope, while the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosted Be the Light: Memorial Candle Lighting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mourners gathered along a road outside of Mikolayev.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 27, 2023
Local photographer captures another side of Ukraine war in new project

Allan Mestel’s latest project focuses on the people in the Russia-Ukraine war.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Republican Party of Sarasota County Chairman Jack Brill introduced four Republican Hospital Board winners. From left to right: Sharon Wetzler DePeters, Pam Beitlich, Sarah Lodge and Kevin Cooper.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2024
GOP dominates Election Day in Sarasota

A near-record 84% of registered voters in Sarasota County cast ballots Tuesday, preliminary data shows.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kelly's Roast Beef |
  • January 1, 2024
Bite into Perfect for Yourself at Kelly's

Home of the Original 3-Way Roast Beef Sandwich.

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"Tick, Tick...Boom!" runs through Jan. 28 at The Sarasota Players.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 18-24

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Eagle Trace's Susan Cueto has published a children's book to help pre-K students overcome their fears of starting school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2024
Lakewood Ranch educator covers pre-K jitters in her first book

Susan Cueto hopes her book can help pre-K students overcome their fear of starting school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A patron of iSmash stands atop a used car during a smash therapy session.
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • July 9, 2024
'Smash therapy' company plans Sarasota location

Franchisees plan to bring four new iSmash locations to Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
BJ Ivey believes in a "one day at a time" approach to building the Sailors boys basketball program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2024
Sailors boys basketball sets postseason tone with district title win

Sarasota High (24-2) won district title 63-36 over North Port High (17-9), avenging an earlier loss.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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