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Dingbat Theatre Project founder Luke Manual played the Cowardly Lion in its production based on "The Wizard of Oz."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 10, 2025
Dingbat Theatre Project leans into diversity

Luke Manual's troupe welcomes performers of all ages, sizes, colors, physical abilities and sexual orientation.

  • Arts + Culture
Key Chorale will follow up last season's acclaimed concert of Verdi's Requiem at Church of the Palms with Mozart's Coronation Mass on Saturday, Sept. 27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 24, 2025
Key Chorale kicks off its 41st season with music fit for a king

The title of the symphonic chorus's Sept. 27 concert, "Coronation: Music Inspired by Royalty," comes from Mozart's Coronation Mass.

  • Arts + Culture
Temple Beth Israel's Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates and The Education Center Program Director Susan Goldfarb share their excitement for this year's lineup of classes and events.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 23, 2025
Education Center brings in 3 'must-do' programs to Longboat

Registration is now open for the 2025-26 catalog of courses and events at The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Russell Mernagh, Haley K. Clay and Andrew Leggieri star in Florida Studio Theatre's tribute to contemporary crooners, "Feeling Good," which runs at the Court Cabaret through February 2026.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 25-Oct. 1

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Laurie Breslin was named superintendent of the School District of Manatee County in August.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2025
Manatee School District welcomes a new leader

The new head of the School District of Manatee County brings a local flavor to the job.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bank OZK's Lisa Lawler and Kate Mulligan, executive director of the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation, are among those who dressed in Western attire for the 36th annual Hob Nob Oct. 29 at the Lakewood Ranch Library.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 30, 2025
Hob Nob event continues to connect businesses in Lakewood Ranch area

The event, presented by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, presents a "networking on the Ranch" atmosphere.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Madison Muller poses for a photo after a Nov. 17 practice at Riverview High School. The record-breaking sophomore will lead the Rams into the FHSAA Class 4A girls' cross country state championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 18, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Muller

The sophomore placed first for Riverview girls' cross country at the FHSAA Class 4A-Region 3 championship.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The inaugural Living Arts Festival Sarasota was held Nov. 10-17, 2024.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 28, 2025
Living Arts Festival Sarasota launches its sophomore edition

This year's fest puts the focus firmly on youth.

  • Arts + Culture
Wes Wilcox (center) goes under the rim searching for a tough bucket during a game between his team, Kari's Face Painting, and Bretz Chiro on Oct. 6 at Longwood Park gym.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 16, 2025
Wes Wilcox is back in basketball and breaking records in Bunker League

The 6-foot-8, 39-year-old broke the Sarasota league's scoring record while playing organized basketball for the first time in five years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota High School Color Guard members Madisen Dwarika, Lindsey Nelson, Cyleigh Harrington and Camila Cavazos prepare to start off the celebration of Veterans Day and the Town of Longboat Key's 70th anniversary on Nov. 8 at the Town Center Green.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 9, 2025
Veterans celebrated at Longboat's 70th anniversary

Attendees at the combined Veterans Day and town anniversary celebration joined in singalongs and other holiday tributes to those who served.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Danee Barnett Weight Loss & Wellness |
  • August 28, 2025
From Frustrated to Fit

How one holistic program is helping clients shed pounds and feel stronger than ever.

  • Health
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  • August 28, 2025
Get a Leg Up on Your Vein Health

Spotlight on Chronic Venous Insufficiency and What You Can Do About It.

  • Health
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Jacqueline Morales, Alan Kim and Corrie Owens star in Kate Hamill's adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, "Emma," which runs at FSU/Asolo Conservatory from Nov. 7-23.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 3, 2025
FSU/Asolo Conservatory brings Jane Austen's 'Emma' to life

Kate Hamill's play features students in their second year of a three-year master's program.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Players' "The Legend of Sleeping Hollow" returns to the Sarasota Polo Club for its annual October run.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 23-29

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Registered Nurse Clara Rock started at Sarasota Memorial Hospital as an assistant in high school. She poses with her Labor and Delivery team at the celebration.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2025
SMH celebrates 100 years of service

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System recalls its humble beginnings and looks to the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Condominium by the Bay was built in 1982 on Boulevard of the Arts.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 20, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 3-7 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Siesta Bayside tops the week's sales at $4.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Cutting care at home: A looming crisis in Florida
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • October 24, 2025
Cutting care at home: A looming crisis in Florida

Since 2019, over 173,000 patients have lost access to home health across the state of Florida, with 37% in the area losing care promised to them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Overhead utility lines behind commercial buildings on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 24, 2025
Sarasota advances plan to bury utility lines on St. Armands, Lido keys

With strong support demonstrated to bury utilities on the barrier islands and enhance lighting in a mainland neighborhood, the City Commission directs staff to proceed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Todd Henson, director of maintenance at the School District of Manatee County, said mold testing throughout the Lakewood Ranch High School campus will determine whether areas of concern are mold, dirt, mildew or something else.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 5, 2025
Mold concerns grow at Lakewood Ranch High

An industrial hygienist conducts a site visit to collect samples and gather feedback from teachers and students, who say exposure to mold has made them ill.

  • East County
  • Schools
Steve Postle and Tom Walrath are changing the way ponds are maintained in Lakewood Ranch's Central Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2025
Grant funding flows to Lakewood Ranch community ponds

Central Park has 29 ponds, five of which are being supplied with plants thanks to the Healthy Pond Collaborative.

  • East County
  • News
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