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Tree Fort Productions takes a recovery road trip, one classic car at a time
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 15, 2025
Tree Fort Productions takes a recovery road trip, one classic car at a time

Tree Fort Productions Projects founder Katherine Michelle Tanner's "Notes From the Dashboard" explores a platonic bond based on healing.

  • Arts + Culture
Heather Kasten is President and CEO of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2025
Greater Sarasota Chamber announces promotions

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce recognized four team members with promotions.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The audience roared its approval when Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas delivered an encore performance on the Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks concert, "Close Encounters."
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • December 8, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra gives audience close encounter with Masterworks program

Musicians weren't just on stage; they were in the corners of the Van Wezel for Respighi's "Pines of Rome."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • December 12, 2025
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Leapin’ Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals.

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A Wild Blue at Waterside home at 1058 Blue Shell Loop sold for $3.25 million. Built in 2025, it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,607 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 9, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 24-28 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Wild Blue at Waterside topped the week's sales at $3.25 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Four boys compete for Sarasota Scullers in the Plant High Winter Sprints on Dec. 6 at Nathan Benderson Park. The Scullers, founded in 1991, are hosting a fundraiser on Dec. 13 to build back from damages suffered during past hurricane seasons.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 9, 2025
Sarasota Scullers pursue 1 million meters

The youth rowing organization's presence exceeds its humble numbers and is hoping its upcoming fundraiser can fuel an even better future.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mary Bensel, the executive director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, displays her award alongside John LaCivita, chief executive officer of Willis A. Smith Construction; Virginia Haley, the retired president and CEO of Visit Sarasota County and Erin Duggan, Visit Sarasota County's president and CEO.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2025
Seven honored for contributions to Sarasota's tourism industry

Visit Sarasota County's Haley Hall of Fame adds inductees from field of 40 nominees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lyndon Usher speaks with Pastor Carl Jenks of Radiance Church of Sarasota.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 2, 2025
Community comes together to serve homeless during Thanksgiving

Numerous organizations were involved in helping to serve those in need at the Thanksgiving Wednesday Community Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Nicholas and David Cantor form an unlikely friendship in Florida Studio Theatre's "A Tailor Near Me."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 11-17

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Eddie Weaver, Madalyn McHugh and Jared Svoboda show them how it's done in Florida Studio Theatre's "Three Pianos."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 4-10

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A rendering of the proposed 333 Cocoanut condominium development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 12, 2025
Second development emerges for Sarasota's Cocoanut Avenue site

On the same parcel a prior development attempt failed, a new investor is planning an 11-story condo building at Cocoanut Avenue and Fourth Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
With a sparkle in his eye and a wave of the hand, jolly old St. Nick illuminated the lights on St. Armands Circle's 60-foot Christmas tree at a lighting festival on Dec. 5.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 7, 2025
St. Armands celebrates magical Christmas tree lighting

With an appearance from Santa Claus, music by the Sarasota Academy of Arts and festive treats, the Christmas kickoff delighted attendees of all ages.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A Kwanzaa display rests on the table during the event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 11, 2025
Kwanzaa celebration prepares community for the holiday

The Kwanzaa Community Celebration will be followed by the 7-Day Candle Lighting Ceremony and Celebration from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. Petersburg's Ella Brown and Sarasota's Mike Chambers take full advantage of the live music to show off their best dance moves at the Lakewood Ranch Blues Fest Dec. 6.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 7, 2025
Lakewood Ranch music fans aren't crying the blues after festival

Seven blues bands entertained a crowd of about 800 at Waterside Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
School volunteer, former employee charged with inappropriate contact
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2025
School volunteer, former employee charged with inappropriate contact

Victims say touching took place on campuses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • December 2, 2025
Caring Collective’s 2026 Collaboration Celebration + 4th Annual Emerging Leader Awardee Recognition

Join Caring Collective for the 2026 Collaboration Celebration!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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Jolly (Flynn Nolen, center) is surrounded by the other characters including Candy (Christiana Allison), Mrs. Claus (Jillian Hurley), Jangle (Ray Barber), Tinsel (Vanessa Smith), Jingle (Mareece Love) and Santa Claus (Dellan Short).
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 9, 2025
'Deck the Halls' celebrates the holidays, Sarasota-style

The annual production by Florida Studio Theatre has become a holiday tradition for audiences.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-owners Jason Klamson, Sam Ray and Jeffrey Karasawa
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 20, 2025
Sarasota's Tsunami Sushi prepares to reopen under new name

With its new spot in the Rosemary District, Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill will fuse Japanese culture with Sarasota history.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 13, 2025
Life in Sarasota is back to normal for the 2025-26 season

With recovery from the 2024 hurricanes largely complete, the Sarasota you return to is largely back to normal, among other news to catch up on from while you were away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bo O'Daniel poses for a photo on Dec. 15 at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School. The senior had three touchdown catches for the Cougars in the Dec. 10 FHSAA Class 2A state championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 16, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bo O'Daniel

The wide receiver concluded his Cardinal Mooney football career as a two-time state champion.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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