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Ally Farzetta and A.K. Murtadha in Asolo Rep's production of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." Photo by John Revisky.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 15, 2016
Theater review: 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'

“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” opens a time capsule on 1967.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 16, 2013
ODA, Sarasota Christian advance

The Out-of-Door Academy and Sarasota Christian girls soccer teams both won their Class 1A-District 8 quarterfinal matches Jan. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 6, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

Sixth-grade students at Imagine School are studying utopian societies through literary works such as 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, 'The Veldt' by Ray Bradbury and 'Harrison Bergeron' by Kurt Vonnegut.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy's Chris Ragone and Jake Siciliano both signed national letters-of-intent Feb. 2 to play football at the next level.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2011
Athletes announce college decisions

The Out-of-Door Academy's Chris Ragone and Jake Siciliano and Braden River's Dillon Romine signed national letters-of-intent Feb. 2 to play football at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bonnie Dowd and Georgios Amanatadis. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2020
Artist at work in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch boy works on painting skills for a possible future as an artist.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 7

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton and Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kristin Mazzitelli, Mark Shoemaker and Diana Shoemaker. Photo by Brian Craft.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 14, 2016
Theater review: 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Inventive stage adaptation captures the magic of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 13, 2014
Shine bright like a diamond

Ten-year-old Montserat Vasquez can now add jewelry designer to her list of hobbies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 1, 2018
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital paints with emotion

The fourth annual Foodlosophy was held Nov. 1 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Richie James. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota product selected in the 2018 NFL Draft

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
High school sports roundup: 02.18.21.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 19, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.18.21

High school sports roundup: 02.18.21

  • East County
  • Sports
Brian Roberts, who played for the Orioles and Yankees, will be the guest speaker Oct. 8 at Fellowship of Christian Athletes banquet at the Church of Hope in Sarasota. The banquet is free to attend.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 1, 2019
Fellowship of Christian Athletes hopes to grow in Lakewood Ranch area schools.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes hopes to grow in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • April 30, 2009
Commission, planning board rift affects all

If the two governmental bodies can't come together soon, Longboat residents will feel the effect in their daily lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Compare the records; A growing trend; Charlie Crist's insurance claims don't ring true

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2009
Islandside tennis courts debated

Icard Merrill attorney Robert Lincoln, who represents the Islandside Property Owners Coalition, weighs in on the Islandside tennis courts. issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 19, 2019
He might cry ‘wolf,’ but it is for good reason

Sarasota businessman Martin Hyde used his three minutes at the City Commission meeting with a fiscal message.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Sammi Fisher |
  • June 6, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Christian Downing and Katelyn Booth
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 8, 2016
In the Groove

The vinyl record isn’t just a thing of the past. Analog music-lovers reflect on the resurgence of the format that never went away.

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview High School is one of 100 schools selected to participate in the new initiative.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 18, 2017
Riverview High selected for inclusion and diversity program

The program is meant to promote the inclusion and success of under-represented students in the International Baccalaureate program.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Matt (Eli Gilbert) and Luisa (Emma Devine). Courtesy photos
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 25, 2019
'The Fantasticks' considers love’s illusions at The Players Centre

This reverse “Romeo and Juliet” is more than fantastic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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