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Henry Rodriguez has more than 100,000 instagram followers, under the handle Henry is fulfilled.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 20, 2025
Once-powerful Sarasota developer reshapes, reprioritizes his life

A go-star in local development and statewide politics, Henry Rodriguez laments the direction his life took. "I was young, influential and making a ton of money," he says, "but I was miserable."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rose Canino sings at Town Square.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 28, 2025
Key Chorale serves seniors with health challenges through choir sessions

The Sarasota organization offers Local Come Together Choir for senior enrichment at Town Square Sarasota and Where Are My Keys? Chorale at Senior Friendship Centers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Raymond Perkowski, 10, and Ryan Avery Perkowski, 4, join their mother Allison Imre and Sisterhood For Good President Angela Massaro-Fain at an event to celebrate the beginning of Sisterhood For Good's fifteenth year.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 24, 2025
Sisterhood For Good honors members and donors who support their mission

Founded in 2011, Sisterhood For Good has awarded grants totaling $622,427 to local nonprofits since its inception.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bozza is serenaded by Bradford Anderson, who played Damian Spinelli on "General Hospital."
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch bubbles with excitement during soap stars' visit

More than 100 fans attend Lakewood Ranch Country Club event to meet their favorite stars supporting Samantha's Friends.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2025
Selby Gardens names new board leadership

Katherine Martucci and Jeannie Russell have been elected chair and vice chair by the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Board of Trustees.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • September 25, 2025
Do You REALLY Know How Your Investments Are Performing?

What your financial statements might not be telling you - and how to finally get clarity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Sophomore Marley Bowen (left), junior Zoe Zondor (center) and junior Jasmine France (right) of Sarasota girls' cross country run together during a Sept. 29 practice at Payne Park.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 30, 2025
Cross-country runners in Florida learn to take heat in stride

Florida's potent mix of temperature and humidity constitutes an evolving challenge.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • September 1, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Twisted Pit BBQ

Now a sit-down experience in Lakewood Ranch where the awesome Twisted Pit BBQ family serves YOU!

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is opening its SEA site in early October.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 15, 2025
New Mote SEA facility will open in early October

Members get first views on Oct. 6-7 and public on Oct. 8 at its aquarium located near University and I-75 in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jessica Bank and Laura Murphy stand in front of the library.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 18, 2025
The Out-of-Door Academy holds on to a historic legacy as it moves forward

While a former dormitory building will have to be demolished due to last year’s hurricanes, the campus works out new plans for the space.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amy Steinhauser, executive director of The Paradise Center, said there are plenty of activities for people to enjoy throughout the year, including the free meditative sound bath sessions she leads.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 14, 2025
Keep an eye out for these Longboat Key summer events

While the peak season is winding down, Longboat residents and visitors can look forward to events continuing throughout the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ethan Jack Haberfield and Alice M. Gatling star in "Dorothy's Dictionary," which runs through Aug. 10 at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 7-13

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

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  • Things To Do
Film based on model’s breast cancer journey to screen in Sarasota
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 25, 2025
Film based on model’s breast cancer journey to screen in Sarasota

The film "Hello Beautiful" is based on the book "Walk Beside Me" by Christine Handy, a former Victoria's Secret model and breast cancer survivor.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Save Our Seabirds board chair and event co-chair Linda Mitchell, Executive Director Brian Walton and board member and co-chair Nancy McLean
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 31, 2025
Save Our Seabirds hosts annual Extravaganza at the big top

The nonprofit raised funds to help sick and injured birds with circus-themed event and the help of Sailor Circus performers.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota County Tax Collector Mike Moran (left) talks budget with county commissioners as County Administrator Jonathan Lewis looks on.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 14, 2025
New Sarasota County tax collector vows a balanced budget future

Vowing to eventually eliminate excess fees the office returns to the county, former County Commissioner-turned-Tax Collector Mike Moran says he needs to invest in more staff and current technology.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophi Jo Branscomb says her life is busy but rewarding on her Myakka ranch.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 3, 2025
Family comes together to help Myakka City ranch thrive

After death of the family matriarch, Sophi Jo Branscomb has taken over her mom's role on the Sandlot Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Yacht Club philanthropy and special projects coordinator Stephania Feltz, center, joins Nicki Martin, Don Ellis, Roy Grossman and Mark Padgett, who are the board members leading SYC Cares. The charitable arm of the yacht club recently became an official 501c3.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 1, 2025
SYC Cares becomes 501(c)(3) foundation

With 20 members on the committee, the Sarasota Yacht Club will continue its fundraising faction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The KSA Architecture rendering of Saravela shows two towers of varying heights.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 1, 2025
Sarasota Planning Board rejects alley vacation for multifamily development

The two-tower Saravela application moves on to the City Commission without an endorsement from the Planning Board, which cited a lack of a site plan in its recommendation to deny the vacation of Fourth Way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • September 17, 2025
For Sale: 16336 Daysailor Trl, Lakewood Ranch

This completely custom home was built in 2016 by award-winning Nutter Custom Construction.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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Stan Ambro adjusts the animatronic of the bartender.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 2, 2025
Local haunted house is the vision of one individual

Hollowgraves Haunted Manor, part of the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival, belonged to amusement parks on the Jersey Shore before arriving in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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