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By Nick Friedman |
October 12, 2016

FST's Patrick A. Jackson on his love of storytelling

For Patrick A. Jackson, theater is about more than big stages and a spot in the limelight — it’s about having an impact through storytelling.

Arts + Culture

By Nick Friedman |
April 6, 2017

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Nick Reichert |
August 10, 2015

Fresh Take: Urbanite Theatre's upward trajectory

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
December 16, 2015

Sarasota's hotel boom comes with questions, concerns

The number of hotel rooms in downtown Sarasota is set to increase nearly 200% over the next five years. Are there any reservations about the coming deluge?

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 15, 2015

MARKET WATCH | What fuels the current economy?

There is little to say that is bad about the existing economy, short term, but many potential problems exist long term.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
May 13, 2015

Boomers to Boomlets

How Manatee County is working to attract and keep a younger generation of employees.

East County
News

By Nick Reichert |
May 13, 2015

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Jennifer Rominiecki is planting roots

Manhattan native Jennifer Rominiecki had a good job at an iconic New York City institution. Then she traded it all to come to Sarasota for a chance to make her mark.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
November 19, 2014

Our View

Privatize Gillespie Park

Sarasota
Opinion

By Mallory Gnaegy |
April 10, 2013

Unplugged allows Asolo Rep audience to plug in to up-and-coming plays

The Havasupai Indians call the burnt-orange cliffs of the Grand Canyon home, and their tribe's oral history suggests they emanated from the vast natural wonder, said to be the tribe's guardian.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
June 26, 2013

Our View: Two who do it right

One of the rote lessons of journalism school is the definition of 'news.' In simplest terms, it is the unusual or extraordinary. 'Dog bites man' is not news. 'Man bites dog' is.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Robin Hartill |
August 13, 2014

Unicorp offer sparks war of words

Colony Association President Jay Yablon calls Unicorp's offer 'an attempted hostile takeover' of the resort.

Longboat Key
News

By Heather Merriman Saba |
August 27, 2014

Beyond the Business: Asparagus

Since her days working in an antique store on Park Avenue in Orlando, Elizabeth Bentley has had a dream to own a store. In January 2013, she opened Asparagus in Towles Court.

Arts + Culture

By Mallory Gnaegy |
March 12, 2014

'The Grapes of Wrath' revives traditional folk

Tim Grimm selected two area musicians to play in his band on stage for "The Grapes of Wrath." They bring a new authenticity and soulfulness to the production.

Arts + Culture

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 16, 2013

Interim P&Z Director plans for Urban Land Institute

Alaina Ray, the town's interim Planning, Zoning and Building Director, said 80% of her time has been spent preparing for the Urban Land Institute.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 10, 2024

Business tax repeal divides county commissioners

With two board members opposed, Mike Moran completes his 'eight-year journey' to end the nominal business tax that directly supports the EDC of Sarasota County.