https://www.yourobserver.com/news/arts-entertainment/things-to-do/www.yourobserver.com stories: Things to Doen-usSat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/13/longboat-exhibition-multimedia-artists/Dana KampaSat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/13/longboat-exhibition-multimedia-artists/https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/11/save-the-date-longboat-anniversary-bash/Dana KampaThu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/11/save-the-date-longboat-anniversary-bash/Town Center Green will be the focal point of celebrations when Longboat Key celebrates its 70th anniversary.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/09/best-things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Observer StaffTue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/09/best-things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Carole J. Bufford stars in the summer cabaret "Too Darn Hot." Her band includes Angela Steiner on piano and Isaac Mingus on bass.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/05/classic-sounds-thunder-by-the-bay/Observer StaffFri, 05 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/05/classic-sounds-thunder-by-the-bay/Sarasota's Tyler Burke ("Turbo Tyler") enters the Globe of Death during the 2024 edition of Thunder by the Bayhttps://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/04/exotic-cars-st-armands/Dana KampaThu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/04/exotic-cars-st-armands/https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/03/sarasota-bay-park-free-events-anniversary/Observer StaffWed, 03 Sep 2025 11:25:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/03/sarasota-bay-park-free-events-anniversary/The Bay Park opened in 2022 along Sarasota's bayfront.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/02/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Observer StaffTue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/02/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Joseph McGlennon's 2021 photo "Pollen 1" is part of "The High Life" exhibition at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/26/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Observer StaffTue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/26/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/The tunes of jazz pianist and composer Fats Waller are performed by the cast of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Big Sexy."https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/19/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Observer StaffTue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/19/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Lily Kren and Gil Brady star in "Don't Dress for Dinner," which runs through Sept. 7 at Florida Studio Theatre.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/16/free-summer-concert-nights-st-armands/Dana KampaSat, 16 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/16/free-summer-concert-nights-st-armands/The Klassika Ensemble is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. on Aug. 19 at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church as part of the free Midsummer Concert Series. Members include Chris Romeo, Stephanie McCranie, Jolanda Nel and Derek Roura.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Observer StaffTue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/"A Band Called Honalee: A Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary... and friends" plays at Florida Studio Theatre's Goldstein Cabaret from Aug. 19 through Oct. 26.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/09/all-angels-kicks-off-summer-art-sale/Dana KampaSat, 09 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/09/all-angels-kicks-off-summer-art-sale/Linn Torres, All Angels by the Sea administrative assistant and art sale coordinator, holds up a decorative glass piece, one of the many art items for sale at this summer's New to You art sale at the church.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/05/best-things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Observer StaffTue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/05/best-things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Ethan Jack Haberfield and Alice M. Gatling star in "Dorothy's Dictionary," which runs through Aug. 10 at Florida Studio Theatre.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/29/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Observer StaffTue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/29/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/The duo Zeman Quick Change delights audiences at the Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs through Aug. 9 at The Ringling.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/22/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Observer StaffTue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/22/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Alex Htcher and Will Westray star in Asolo Rep's "A Year With Frog and Toad," which runs through Aug. 3 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/15/the-best-things-to-do-in-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat-for-july-17-23/Observer StaffTue, 15 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/15/the-best-things-to-do-in-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat-for-july-17-23/Jazzmin Carson and Raleigh Moseley II star in "Titan and the Muse" at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe from July 17-20.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/08/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Observer StaffTue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/08/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/"America's Got Talent" star Aidan Bryant performs on the aerial straps at the Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs through Aug. 9 at The Ringling.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/06/srq-womens-expo-the-grove/Lesley DwyerSun, 06 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/06/srq-womens-expo-the-grove/The next SRQ Women's Expo will be held at The Grove July 26-27.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/01/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Observer StaffTue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/01/things-to-do-sarasota-lakewood-ranch-longboat/Carole J. Bufford stars in "Too Darn Hot: Songs for a Summer Night," which runs at Florida Studio Theatre through Sept. 14.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/26/fourth-of-july-events/Observer StaffThu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/26/fourth-of-july-events/