4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (124+ words) The Sarasota Sailing Squadron-hosted annual Parrot Head Poker Run Regatta returned for a second year on Labor Day. General Manager Susan Clark, who originated the idea last year, said it saw a great response with more than 80 members of the…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (270+ words) Your Observer Live Music, Late Nights & a Little Bear Down at SKOB It’s time to turn up the music, grab a cold drink, stay out later than anywhere else on the Key and, of course, turn up for the Chicago…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1513+ words) Summer Dawn Wallace is running late, and she’s actually running down Second Street in downtown Sarasota. It’s 11:10 a.m. and she’s 10 minutes late for an appointment. But the Urbanite Theatre artistic director is to be forgiven for her tardiness. Less…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (285+ words) ‘Summon the Heroes’7 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail$40-$50Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org. ‘Harriet, The Spy’7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice$30, students $19Visit VeniceTheatre.org. ‘Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812’7:30 p....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1557+ words) Patti Johnston thought she was going to become a Broadway dancer, or get involved in performing arts, in New York City. Instead, she found a different kind of spotlight when she was "friends with" Minnie Mouse and other characters at…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1226+ words) Those words have long been associated with the Holocaust. But after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the expression gained broader use. Of the 2,977 people who died on 9/11 in New York City, Washington, D.C. and western Pennsylvania, 441 were first responders. Since then,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (131+ words) Event: As You Like It A Comedy by William Shakespeare Dates: September 16 - 27, 2026 Description: What happens when you leave everything you know behind? You fall in love. You make a fool of yourself. You discover who you really are. Step into…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (273+ words) Adam Muller with Vien the Comic Doc7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Club, 1923 Ringling Blvd.$26Visit McCurdysComedy.com ‘Bat Boy: The Musical’7:30 p.m. at The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail$35, students $15Visit ThePlayers.org. Music on Main6-9 p.m. at Main Street at Lakewood RanchFreeVisit…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (249+ words) Liam Geske, 16, said when he started lessons at Music Compound a few years ago, he was looking for a good place to take guitar lessons. He has stayed with the school ever since a teacher recommended Music Compound, and lists…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (153+ words) Your Observer SPARCCle in Paradise Gala Join SPARCC at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on Friday, November 6, 2026. Event Name: SPARCCle in Paradise Gala Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Description: SPARCC’s signature annual gala, SPARCCle in Paradise, will bring…...