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By Marty Fugate |
April 12, 2017

Theater review: 'The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity'

“The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” wrestles with stereotypes and authenticity at the Asolo Rep.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Guest Author |
November 23, 2018

Holiday spirits

These five East County cocktails will keep you merry and bright all season long.

LWR Life

By Bret Hauff and Katie Johns | Staff Writer and Community Editor |
April 11, 2018

Another Longboat season in the books

With temperatures rising and snowbirds migrating, here’s a wrap-up of this year’s season in five different arenas.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
July 9, 2015

Conversation with Pat Robinson

The Sarasota Police Department's new deputy chief talks about his local roots, the evolution of the department and his relationship with the chief.

Sarasota
News

By Harry Sayer |
January 7, 2022

Local AV expert feels optimistic about black tie future

Brent Greeno has been working audio and visual systems in Sarasota's social scene for 20 years.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
December 24, 2023

2023: Best of Black Tie

It was a year filled with the three F's: fun, fashion and fundraising. Here are some of our favorite moments from the area’s social scene in 2023.

Black Tie

By Dylan Campbell |
December 16, 2024

Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer takes the hard road

The Thunder has scheduled tougher opponents to help prepare for the postseason.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
October 12, 2023

Baltimore Orioles show off long-term plan in 2023

The team might make a fast exit from the postseason — but this year is only the beginning.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
November 13, 2024

Van Wezel damage may reach $10 million

With multiple shows hanging in the balance, Executive Director Mary Bensel tells the city's Purple Ribbon Committee the race is on to reopen on Jan. 1.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 6, 2010

April 26 Natural setting 3:23 p.m. - 700 block of Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Person. A naked woman was spotted near a pond. The police report states, "Naked F by pond in corner by cluster of palm trees."

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
September 25, 2023

East County Athlete of the Week: Aryanna Spainhower

The Braden River High volleyball senior had 11 kills, 18 digs and a block in a 3-1 win over Riverview High.

East County
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 3, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe goes all in on August Wilson

WBTT presents Wilson's autobiographical play, "How I Learned What I Learned," in honor of Black History Month.

Arts + Culture

By Heather Merriman Saba |
April 15, 2015

People with Purpose: Debbie Haspel

In 2009, Debbie Haspel moved to Sarasota to retire and play golf. Since then, she’s become involved in a variety of causes and serves on the board of three organizations — but she hasn’t golfed in a year.

Black Tie

By Robin Roy |
November 25, 2009

Transients drawn to First Street

Several factors have made the retail area from Whole Foods Market to Starbucks a popular place for transients. Storeowners say their presence is hurting their businesses.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 21, 2009

Our View

The case for Crist: What is it?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jen Blanco |
March 3, 2010

U14 girls kick it into high gear

The Braden River Soccer Club's U14 girls maroon team was recently selected to represent Florida in the Region 3 Premier League.

East County
Sports

By Jen Blanco |
February 28, 2013

Quiet Confidence: Peter Runge

Out-of-Door Academy junior Peter Runge is hoping to make a return trip to the FHSAA 1A-Region 3 meet, where he finished ninth in the 1600 meters last season.