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Jeffery Kin's Living Arts Festival will debut in and around Sarasota in November.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 24, 2022
Local theater professional to create new arts festival in Sarasota

Jeffery Kin spent 15 years building drama at The Players Centre, and now he's hoping to build a bigger stage for all of Sarasota's arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
Caryn Wilbraham and her foster kittens Tarporley and Neven
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 22, 2024
Longboat resident provides foster care for kittens in need

Humane Society board member Caryn Wilbraham has fostered more than 40 kittens since 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
Alice Bixler will be inducted into the National BMX Hall of Fame on Oct. 7 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2023
Sarasota resident to be inducted into National BMX Hall of Fame

Alice Bixler dedicated 50 years of her life to the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The panelists at the June 25 luncheon were David St Pierre, SeaPort Manatee's senior director of public safety and security; Sandra Tapfumaneyi, Sarasota County's chief of emergency management; Abby Elliot, Oysters Rock Hospitality's senior director of operations; and Jodie Fiske, Manatee County's director of public safety. The moderator was Devaney Iglesias, the area manager of Florida Power & Light.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 30, 2025
Manatee, Sarasota experts share 'lessons from the eye of the storm'

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance partnered with Florida Power & Light to shed some light on how best to prepare for hurricane season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County native Conner Morrell is in his rookie year on the World of Outlaws sprint car tour this year.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 14, 2025
Braden River High grad has turned racing hobby into a lifestyle

Conner Morrell was signed to the World of Outlaws sprint car tour this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Asst. Chief Martin Szalbirak and Asst. Chief Jentzen Barton.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 20, 2023
Firefighters share 20-year fire service journey leading to Longboat

Longboat Key Fire Rescue assistant chiefs Jentzen Barton and Martin Szalbirak served in multiple fire departments together and now find themselves taking a new step on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amy Farrington, Mike Bennett, Scott Farrington and Jacob Farrington celebrate Scott Farrington's win for the republican nominee of the supervisor of elections. He will face write-in candidate Thomas Dell in the general election.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 13, 2024
Scott Farrington takes over as Manatee supervisor of elections

The former chief of staff in the elections office will return to the office as its supervisor.

  • East County
  • News
Average White Band with opener Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe “Sistas in the Name of Soul” will be held Oct. 18.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 17, 2024
Sarasota events move ahead despite Milton damage

Some events the public can still enjoy are the Pumpkin Festival at Fruitville Grove and the second anniversary celebrations at The Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota resident Jordan Wenck created Beanie Bites.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 1, 2025
Sarasota resident creates bean-based dessert mixes

Jordan Wenck will be bringing her Beanie Bites products, which are gluten and dairy free, to the Sarasota Farmers Market on Oct. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The home at 2554 Arlington St. was built in 2024 and has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,906 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 9, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for September 22-26 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Palmer Ranch home on Legacy Estates Boulevard tops the week's sales at $2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch's offensive line prepares to snap the ball against Bayshore during its Oct. 30 regular-season finale. The Mustangs still have yet to notch back-to-back winning seasons since 2010-11.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 4, 2025
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch football programs still searching for key to success

Both the Pirates and the Mustangs finished 2025 with losing records.

  • East County
  • Sports
Artist JC Wayne hangs the ninth and final piece in her series "Atomic Universe," the latest installation at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. The display will be up throughout the holiday season.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 19, 2025
Artist delves into ideas of existence at Longboat exhibition

JC Wayne, All Angels' latest featured gallery artist, merges themes of spirituality, science and art in her series of paintings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ed Ference is running for the District 6 at-large Manatee County commission seat.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 24, 2026
Lifelong East County resident enters Manatee County Commission race

Ed Ference grew up along the Upper Manatee River Road and spent 30 years working for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Junior guard/forward Isaiah Jenkins (left) looks for a pass during the FHSAA Class 7A boys basketball state championship between Sarasota and Miami Columbus. The Sailors fell, 53-50, on March 14 at Jacksonville's UNF Arena.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 18, 2026
Learning to love transformed Sarasota boys basketball

As corny as it sounds, a culture of care lifted the Sailors to historic heights.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cooper Jones is one of seven freshmen additions for Braden River this season. The third baseman/catcher leads the team in RBIs and ranks second in batting average, as of March 10.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 18, 2026
Freshmen talent takes center stage for Braden River High's softball team

The Pirates were off to a fast start with seven freshmen having an immediate impact.

  • East County
  • Sports
For the "TTYL" music video, Em Godfrey, Alicia Tom, Olivia Millin, Tori Vincent and Michelle Figueiredo danced in two locations with four costume changes. The dancers were from Koresh Dance Company.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 1, 2025
Lakewood Ranch singer-songwriter dreams of performing at sold-out stadiums

Olivia Millin is gaining popularity across the globe as an independent artist with songs such as "TTYL."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Riverview High baseball player-mentors pose for a photo on Dec. 9 with their kindergarten mentees at Southside Elementary School. Danielle Sobolewski, a kindergarten teacher at Southside, asked for some silly faces.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 25, 2025
Riverview High baseball mentors next generation

The Rams' longtime partnership with Southside Elementary School is centered around learning, fun and building connections.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cady Jones (left), Sarai Castro (center) and Kaydence Evans (right) celebrate Braden River High softball's first state semifinals berth since 2016. The Pirates are now two wins away from their first state title.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • May 19, 2026
Tremendous turnaround for Braden River High softball

The Pirates struggled mightily in 2025, but this season has been a much different story.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joseph McGlennon's 2021 photo "Pollen 1" is part of "The High Life" exhibition at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 4-10

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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