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Nat Kaemmerer
July 29, 2019

Walk in the Park: Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

The tennis center serves up a good time for spectators and players alike.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Marty Fugate
July 29, 2019

Urbanite Theatre's 'Scorch' proves gender isn't a simple equation

The theater company's latest production is an edgy exploration of identity.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Eric Garwood
July 29, 2019

Longboat Key Cops Corner: Something fishy's going on here

Police reports from around the island.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Nat Kaemmerer
July 29, 2019

Another day in paradise

Dry Dock one of 100 most beautiful restaurants

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jay Heater
July 28, 2019

New general manager brings his 'Simple' tasks to the Grande Clubhouse in Lakewood Ranch

Longtime hospitality industry executive Brad Jeffers takes over at the Grande Clubhouse in the Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Business

Ryan Kohn
July 28, 2019

2019 World Rowing U23 Championships close at Nathan Benderson Park

The 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships close at Nathan Benderson Park with USRowing taking one gold medal.

East County
Sports

Ryan Kohn
July 27, 2019

Mustangs may experience a power surge

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs football program may experience a power surge under coach Rashad West.

East County
Sports

Harry Sayer
July 26, 2019

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe sends off 'Soul Man' tour with soiree

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Soul Men will perform at the National Black Theatre Festival from July 29 to Aug. 3.

Black Tie

Niki Kottmann
July 26, 2019

Local artists kick off pop-up exhibit in Burns Court's Sarasota Trading Co.

Vicki Chelf partnered with Janet Mishner and Nancy Guth for the pop-up show '3 for 3.'

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
July 26, 2019

Monica Cross’ 'The Wonder of Our Stage' is imaginatively original

Was Shakespeare a Shakesbot? This Players New Play Festival winner investigates at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Niki Kottmann
July 26, 2019

From grants recipients (Embracing Our Differences and Ringling College of Art and Design) to accreditation winners (Historic Spanish Point), there's a lot to celebrate on the Sarasota A&E scene this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Ryan Kohn
July 26, 2019

Binge Blog: One giant leap

Hulu's "Veronica Mars" and Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" are this week's Sarasota Observer Binge Blog picks by reporter Ryan Kohn.