Observer Media Group

Observer Media Group, Inc. is a media organization that produces local newspapers and magazines throughout Florida. They publish a total of twelve newspapers and three quarterly magazines, in addition to managing seven news websites.

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Save the date for these fall arts and entertainment events in Sarasota

23 hours ago | yourobserver.com | Monica Gagnier

As the 2024-25 season winds down and the snowbirds head north, it's not too early to think about marking your calendar for some blockbuster events coming up in the fall. Many cultural groups have already announced their 2025-26 seasons to great fanfare in the hopes of attracting new and repeat subscribers. Depending on the arts organization, individual tickets for next season may not be on sale just yet.
Sarasota County hosts community conversation on hurricane preparedness

1 day ago | yourobserver.com | Ian Swaby

In the time period from 2017 to 2024, the United States has experienced as many landfalls of Category 4 and 5 hurricanes as it has from 1960 to 2016, according to Jennifer Hubbard of the National Weather Service’s Tampa office. However, Sarasota County shared some advice to help residents be prepared for hurricane season, which begins June 1, during its community conversation on hurricane preparedness, held May 8 in the auditorium of Riverview High School.
Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program explores musical storytelling

1 day ago | yourobserver.com | Monica Gagnier

Perlman Music Program alumni Max Tan is a violinist and what might be called a cultural entrepreneur through his classical music nonprofit Soundbox Ventures. He’s also proven himself a bit of an amateur meteorologist. Or maybe he’s just plain lucky. After founding the Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program to partner emerging composers with mentors and performers, Sarasota Orchestra member Tan launched the inaugural Suncoast Composer Festival and scheduled it for October 4-7, 2024.
Siesta Con brings together characters and community members

2 days ago | yourobserver.com | Ian Swaby

Branan Jacobs and his friend Tony Vongsakhamphouy grew up at a time when the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers were a cultural phenomenon. Like the other kindergarteners, they owned merchandise, including shirts and toys, and acted out the show. Yet when they visited the second annual Siesta Con on May 10, they finally had the chance to meet Walter Emanul Jones, who played Zack Taylor, the first Black Ranger. "It's fun to finally get to meet him — he did not disappoint," said Vongsakhamphouy.
Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest celebrates LGBTQ+ community

2 days ago | yourobserver.com | Ian Swaby

Having attended the Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest for three years, Matthew Isoldi called this year's event the best experience yet. On May 10, the festival made its return to Selby Five Points Park, while marking 15 years in the community. Shannon Fortner, president and executive director of the Fabulous Arts Foundation, said the location means that "folks can...
Waterside Place honors moms with a special event

4 days ago | yourobserver.com | Jay Heater

It was her first time celebrating Mother's Day as a mom, and Star Farms' Justine Morehart said she had come to the right place. Waterside Place hosted a special event for moms on May 10 that was highlighted by the Petals and Poses fashion show. "This is surreal to me," said Morehart, who was carrying her 6-month-old daughter, Mabel. "I am so full of joy."She said Lakewood Ranch knows how to throw an event. "This is the best thing in the world," she said.
L.L. Bean opens at UTC in Sarasota

5 days ago | yourobserver.com | Jay Heater

As the new L.L. Bean store was about to open on Friday morning at 111 North Cattlemen Road in the UTC plaza, various guest speakers were sweating outside the store in the hot morning sun. Not to worry, as everyone, including more than 100 customers waiting in line for the doors to open, were told that the store had plenty of hot weather apparel available. Kenon Mitchell, L.L. Bean's District 4 manager (Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and now Florida) was excited to get started.
St. Regis Longboat Key project wins regional construction award

5 days ago | yourobserver.com | Carter Weinhofer

The St. Regis Longboat Key continues to rack up awards and recognition after nearly one year of opening the resort on Longboat Key. Associated Builders & Contractors recently awarded “Project of the Year” awards to the lead contractors for the St. Regis Longboat Key. “The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort stands as a testament to what happens when world-class vision meets exceptional execution — and ABC is proud to honor the two contractors behind it,” a press release said.
Top residential real estate sales for April 21-25 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

6 days ago | yourobserver.com | Adam Hughes

Richard Saba, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1344 Harbor Drive to Paul and Skye Mata, of Sarasota, for $4.4 million. Built in 1949, it has five bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,322 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,275,000 in 2018. Sarasota Bay ClubSarasota Bay Club LLC sold the Unit 228 condominium at 1299 Tamiami Trail to Larry and Catherine Grizzle, of Sarasota, for $2.35 million.
Keller Williams' volunteers work on 'Red Day' to put this problem to bed

6 days ago | yourobserver.com | Jay Heater

East County's Mark Coates, the co-founder of the Beds for Kids nonprofit, had delivered a bed to a Bradenton family in need in 2020, and had finished setting it up. He was ready to leave the home, but first asked the family members if they would say a prayer with him. The bed was for a 6-year-old girl, who bowed her head to pray. She had seen the Scripture verses that a volunteer had written on the slats of her new bed.