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By Observer Staff |
November 2, 2025

Woman suspects property damage stems from lawsuit

A condo owner has shattered glass door, suspects it is the result of a suit against her HOA. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Maggie Pahos |
August 12, 2009

Man on the street: Hurricane Charley

We asked Longboaters where they were when Hurricane Charley hit in 2004.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
March 3, 2010

Real Estate Reports

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate adds four new agents to its Longboat Key office; Wagner Realty announces the addition of two agents; and Marlene Manning returns to Re/Max Excellence.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Pam Nadon |
July 14, 2010

Film Review: 'Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work'

In the world of show business, if you're not hot, you're not. No one knows that better than Joan Rivers. At age 77, she's still pounding the pavement in search of gigs.

Arts + Culture

By Paula Atwell |
May 9, 2012

Theater: 'Reel Music'

Florida Studio Theatre's musical review, "Reel Music," now playing in its cabaret theater, is a zippy, zany celebration of musical cinema.

Arts + Culture

By Jen Blanco |
January 11, 2012

Comment: Ellenton Ice will showcase Olympic hopefuls

Ten years ago, I sat on the couch with my mom and watched my Olympic career unfold right before my eyes.

East County
Sports

By Robin Hartill |
November 30, 2011

Rajewski will challenge Brenner for District 3 seat

Ray Rajewski, a Bay Isles resident, will run against Vice Mayor David Brenner in the March 2012 election.

Longboat Key
News

By Molly Schechter |
January 5, 2011

Black Tie & Tales

Lady in red; Copa for a Copa Girl; and Black Tie Affair.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Nadon |
November 3, 2010

Film Review: 'Howl'

The new film "Howl" gives life to the groundbreaking, book-length poem by Allen Ginsberg, which launched an obscenity trial in 1957.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Nadon |
August 10, 2011

Film Review: 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'

If animal abuse tears at your heartstrings, you better skip 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes.' Although the apes are not living creatures, the film's astounding effectiveness at portraying them as such can be difficult to watch.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Nadon |
May 11, 2011

Film Review: 'Queen to Play'

Is playing chess sexy? In the new film, "Queen to Play," it is. Passion for the game and what it elicits from its participants is at the heart of this compellingly clever dramedy.

Arts + Culture

By June LeBell |
January 18, 2012

Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra - Masterworks Concert: Llewellyn and Levin

Robert Levin, a musician well-known to local audiences through his work with the Sarasota Music Festival and to worldwide listeners because of his pianism, personality and scholarship, appeared last week with the Sarasota Orchestra and guest conductor, Grant Llewellyn.

Arts + Culture

By Paula Atwell |
March 21, 2012

Theater Review: 'Sammy Tonight! A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.'

Truth be told, I was never a big fan of the Rat Pack. I thought Frank Sinatra was a vainglorious male chauvinist, Dean Martin a boring slurry-voiced drunk, and Sammy Davis Jr. an overly sentimental toady.