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  • Jay Heater
  • January 21, 2018
Cops Corner: Fast food, slow suspect

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 21, 2018
Temple Beth Israel hosts "A Grand Evening"

"A Grand Evening" was held on Jan. 21 at the Sarasota Yacht Club

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 21, 2018
Longboat Harbour enjoys an Italian feast

More than 100 residents gathered for an evening of dinner and dance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2018
Sarasota Scottish supper celebrates historical icon

St. Andrew Society pays tribute to Robert Burns through poetry, song and dancing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 20, 2018
Taste of St. Armands takes attendees on culinary adventure

The 8th annual Taste of St. Armands included bites from more than 19 local restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 20, 2018
Sarasota Seafood Festival serves up fish and fun

The festival continues until 6 p.m. Jan. 20 and again from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Greg and Pat Reinhart with Karen and David Purviance
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 20, 2018
Sarasota Opera hosts Sevillian Nights Spanish Tapas Party

Guests gather at the Powel Crosley Estate to celebrate upcoming Opera performance

  • Black Tie
Isabella Bank
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 19, 2018
Musical Multitasker: Young talent to perform at OASIS fundraiser

Accomplished young musician Isabella Bank will perform at the OASIS Gala at Palm Aire.

  • Arts + Culture
Kurt Griffey, Dan McGuinness, Stu Cook, Doug “Cosmo” Clifford and Steve Gunner
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 19, 2018
Creedence Clearwater Revisited returns

Local Hall of Fame inductee Stu Cook and band to play Van Wezel.​

  • Arts + Culture
“Carmina Burana” will feature premiere choreography by Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, artistic director of Sarasota Contemporary Dance. Photo by Sorcha Augustine
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 19, 2018
'Carmina Burana' comes to life through a collaboration of voices and movement

Choral Artists of Sarasota, Sarasota Contemporary Dance and more join forces to present a passionate ‘Carmina Burana in Motion.'

  • Arts + Culture
"Singin' in the Rain" runs through Feb.7. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 19, 2018
Stage adaptation of classic 'Singin' in the Rain' spoofs the early days of Hollywood

The Players production of "Singin' in the Rain" pokes fun at old Hollywood with classic MGM musical tropes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 19, 2018
Juan Florensa relishes last day as Longboat Key Public Works director

Florensa has worked for the town in the same position for 17 years.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 18

Susan Molnar captured this shot of beachgoers watching the sunset at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2018
East County weather page photo: Jan. 18

Gordon Silver photographed this young sandhill crane with its mom on a sunny day near a Greyhawk Landing pond.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SaraSolo performer Steve McAllister recently played Will Rogers at the Players Centre. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 19, 2018
SaraSolo Festival spotlights the creative possibilities of the individual performer

This year's lineup of brave solo performers offers something for everyone, from folk music to on-the-spot art creation.

  • Arts + Culture
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