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Slack rope performer Antino Pansa defies gravity at the Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs through Aug. 17.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 17, 2024
Sarasota's summer circus expands from the beach to the mountains

The Circus Arts Conservatory stages summer shows at The Ringling and in the Berkshires.

  • Arts + Culture
Kelly Romanoff (left) and Tonika Conaway are co-chairs of the First 1,000 Days Suncoast initiative.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2024
Parental support organization names co-chairs

Tonika Conaway and Kelly Romanoff will lead the First 1,000 Days Suncoast initiative for the next two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Drone adds another layer to emergency services in Manatee County
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 7, 2024
Drone adds another layer to emergency services in Manatee County

Archer First Response Systems launched a pilot program at the EMS station in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Photograph of the pipe lying on its side at the Town of Longboat Key's Public Works Department. The breach was in the bottom invert of the pipe.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 9, 2024
To tackle urgent infrastructure projects, Longboat faces $27M debt

Due to rising project costs, two necessary utility projects come with a price tag of almost $40 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Karp brings out an article he found on a topic they were discussing in Thinking Out Loud.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 12, 2024
Retired trial lawyer moderates discussion groups on current events

Mike Karp uses his Bronx roots and legal knowledge to facilitate conversations on world news and political issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Becky Calevro competes in the Florida State Western Dressage Championships with the help of Mark Hiser, the executive director of Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy. She is the first exceptional rider to represent SMART in a competition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 7, 2024
SMART provides competitive opportunities for exceptional riders

Riders with physical, social or emotional disabilities representing Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy compete at western dressage shows, which give a confidence boost while also providing therapy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Darrell and Ashley McGhee
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 17, 2024
Mote Marine makes a splash with its fintastic Party on the Pass

Guests enjoyed a casual night of good food and fun drinks to benefit Mote's marine animal rescue, rehabilitation and release programs.

  • Black Tie
Zuleima Martinez, Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership Scholarship award recipient
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2024
Selby Gardens awards Sarasota student $15K leadership scholarship

State College of Florida graduate Zuleima Martinez will also receive mentoring and career guidance from Selby Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Miss Jodi hosts the UTC Kids Club every other week.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 5, 2024
UTC Kids Club participants dance through another Wednesday

Miss Jodi's School of Dance hosts the club every other week at The Green at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Fire Department is offering free child safety seat checks beginning in March.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2024
County fire department offers free child safety seat inspections

Inspections will rotate to a different Sarasota County fire station each month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jessie Ochsendorf, a 7th grader at Pine View School and winner of Best In Show Quotation, and artist Michael White
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 22, 2024
Sarasota welcomes Embracing Our Differences art exhibit

There were more than 16,000 submissions this year. Judges' selections are on display through April 14 at Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sheldon Rhoden has starred in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul" four times.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 15, 2024
WBTT's 'Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul' keeps audiences coming back

Sheldon Rhoden is playing R&B singer Marvin Gaye for the fourth time in the time-traveling musical at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch 6-year-old Aurlyn Esler holds on as tight as she can to see how long she can last on the bull.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2024
Music on Main provides entertainment for all ages in Lakewood Ranch

Whether it's riding a bull, petting a mini horse or dancing to Kettle of Fish, Music on Main was fun for all.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A site map shows the current and proposed buildings of Lofts on Lemon.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 18, 2024
Steps taken toward adding 200-plus low-income housing units

The design of one housing development "saddened" him, says Planning Board Chair Michael Halflants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
East Bradenton small business owner to run for Florida House seat
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 2, 2024
East Bradenton small business owner to run for Florida House seat

Alyssa Gay is throwing her hat in the ring for the Florida House of Representatives seat being vacated by Rep. Tommy Gregory.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County School Board District 2: Karen Rose
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County School Board District 2: Karen Rose

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
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
The Circus Arts Conservatory's Summer Circus Spectacular runs through Aug. 17 at The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 13-19

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A promotional image for the documentary "Into The Spotlight: The Jake Ilardi Story."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 15, 2024
Jake Ilardi documentary wins Local Audience Award at Sarasota Film Fest

The Industry Audience Award was given to the documentary "Luther: Never Too Much."

  • Arts + Culture
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