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  • By The Sarasota Ballet |
  • January 23, 2026
Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

The Sarasota Ballet presents the world premiere of "The Waiting Room" January 30 to February 2 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Nick Gladding poses for a photo in his Sarasota Bay-facing backyard Friday, Jan. 2. In March, Gladding will be sworn in as the next Longboat Key District 3 Commissioner.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 7, 2026
Longboat commissioner-elect discusses local control, dredging, Ohana's seawall

Running unopposed, former land use and environmental lawyer Nick Gladding will represent District 3 on the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ben Turoff helps bring big-name acts to the performing arts center at the Glenridge On Palmer Ranch retirement community.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 26, 2026
A son of the theater helps a venue come into its own

Ben Turoff has put the Glenridge Performing Arts Center on the map.

  • Arts + Culture
Jessie O Brien is visiting from Ireland and chose to celebrate the new year alongside Lakewood Ranch's Ciara Daly at Waterside Place.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 1, 2026
Crowd rings in the new year at Waterside Place

From activities for kids, to live music, to a drone show, there was something for people of all ages.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Yahaira and Adam Shimer operate Crust N' Crumb out of their Heritage Harbour home.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 27, 2026
Baking hobby turns into a hot business for Manatee County couple

Baking racks and equipment have taken over this Heritage Harbour household over the past year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lee Wetherington says he can visit with potential buyers and his contractors because CEO Dave Hunihan handles the heavy lifting of his business.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 12, 2026
Acclaimed builder continues to put his stamp on Lakewood Ranch

Lee Wetherington still loves putting his personal touch on exclusive homes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Philip DiMaria says “there is a great opportunity here for St. Armands to evolve and become incredible again.”
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 5, 2026
Urban planner shares bold ideas to solve flooding on St. Armands

An urban planner takes a big-picture look at solving one of the region's most vexing issues: flooding on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Evan Rowe has distinguished himself in the 165-pound weight class this season and carries aspirations of a top-three finish in March's FHSAA individual championships.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 19, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Evan Rowe

The Braden River senior wrestler ranks No. 2 in the state for the 165-pound weight class.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarah Firstenberger was named CEO of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce in June.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 4, 2026
Siesta Key Chamber’s new leader takes the helm

Homegrown CEO Sarah Firstenberger brings fresh ideas and steady leadership to the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch junior goaltender James Devriendt (33) gets some postgame kudos from senior defenseman Jackson Ellis (4). Devriendt's .878 save percentage and 2.05 goals against average through 13 games are both career-best marks on a Mustangs team that has done nothing but win in 2025-26.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 7, 2026
Lakewood Ranch High boys hockey team turns heads with unbeaten streak

The Mustangs have won all their games in the Lightning High School Hockey League.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Island Chapel, at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, could lend some of its space to serve as a community center for north-end residents.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 21, 2026
Church may offer space for north-end Longboat community center

“The stars have aligned” as the newest potential space for a north-end community center has been identified.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
State Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) receives a round of applause at a ceremony where he was unanimously picked to serve as Senate President for the 2026-28 legislative term.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 22, 2025
Bradenton State Senator Jim Boyd picked as FL Senate president

In his address to the Florida Senate Caucus, Boyd said he has a vision for Florida where “every person has the chance to prosper,” “families feel safe in their neighborhoods” and businesses are empowered to grow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allegiant is one of the top airlines at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2025
Allegiant adds service between SRQ and Toledo

A new Allegiant Air route to Toledo, Ohio brings to 69 the total of nonstop destinations offered from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • November 27, 2025
How Safe Children Coalition Helps Families Reimagine The Future

On Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and every day of the year, you can help SCC continue reimagining the future for children and families right here at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Sales for the Waldorf Astoria Residences in Sarasota kicked off on Jan. 28 with an event at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The 18-story building is expected to be finished in 2029.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2026
Sales for Sarasota's Waldorf Astoria Residences get underway

Condos in the 18-story building begin at $2.2 million and range from one to five bedrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chefs Justin Kurtz and Ismael Flores showcase some of Mar Vista’s signature dishes.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 6, 2026
Innovative chef at Mar Vista honors tradition — and keeps reinventing it

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub Executive Chef Justin Kurtz shares how he reinvents the classics at the iconic Longboat Key restaurant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
One of Intercoastal Medical Groups offices at 965 Beneva Road in Sarasota. Aetna is dropping Intercoastal Medical Group from its Medicare Advantage plan coverage.
  • By Michael Harris |
  • October 20, 2025
Intercoastal patients lose Aetna Medicare Advantage coverage

After Nov. 30, patients who have an Aetna plan and use Intercoastal Medical Group will have to change doctors or get new coverage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet will perform Ricardo Graziano's "Valsinhas" from Jan. 30-Feb. 2 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 28, 2026
Sarasota Ballet revives 'Valsinhas' for its fourth program

Portuguese for "Little Waltzes," the piece was choreographed by Brazil-born principal dancer Ricardo Graziano.

  • Arts + Culture
Helen Rhodes Woodward Searle (1946-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 2, 2026
Helen Rhodes Woodward Searle

Helen Rhodes Woodward Searle, 79, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, surrounded by her family.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
There was a time when Megan Nugent played internationally for the Republic of Ireland. Now, she's taken to the high school sidelines as a girls soccer coach.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 3, 2026
New coach aims for lofty heights with ODA girls soccer

Dublin, Ireland native Megan Nugent has sustained success for the Thunder in her first year.

  • East County
  • Sports
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