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Greg Lintner preferred to side on the sidewalk while riding around Siesta Key.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 9, 2019
Quality of bike lanes on Midnight Pass raises safety concerns among Siesta Key cyclists

Cyclists on Siesta Key hope to see improvements in a bumpy and narrow stretch of a popular roadway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 25, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Get Low'

Set during the Depression in the Tennessee backwoods, "Get Low" spins the tale of an infamous recluse who comes out of hiding to plan his own funeral party.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 17, 2020
Christ Church organist Jeremy Silverman delights members and guests

Silverman played an extended concert for the Longboat Key church's members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor Hagen Brody said he's still not supportive of the Sarasota Orchestra's 2019 proposal for a venue in Payne Park as depicted in this rendering. Still, he wants to empower staff to explore options in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2021
Mayor suggests reconsidering Payne Park as orchestra home

In an email to city staff today, Hagen Brody said he wanted the commission to revisit its prohibition on using the land in and around Payne Park for a new music hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Roe” runs through April 15 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • March 22, 2018
'Roe' star Terri Weagant gets the conversation started

Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Roe" is sparking a multifaceted discussion.

  • Arts + Culture
“Scorch” star Amber McNew — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 24, 2019
Star of Urbanite Theatre's 'Scorch' goes from the classroom to the stage

Amber McNew’s acting journey continues on the Urbanite Theatre stage— in an edgy play her former teacher is directing.

  • Arts + Culture
A hotel and apartments are planned for the vacant acre of land at 240 S. Pineapple Ave.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 6, 2013
Hotel, apartments planned for Palm

Attorney and developer John Meshad's JWM Management Inc., a Sarasota-based commercial development firm, submitted to the city May 30 plans to build a 10-story hotel and apartment tower at one of downtown's most visible corners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Jack Cooper, graphic by Observer Media Group
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 9, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 10

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ballroom City is proposing to take over operations of the Payne Park Auditorium for a $1 annual lease for five years.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Dance school proposes auditorium takeover

Ballroom City, a dance school that currently uses the Payne Park Auditorium, is offering to take over the maintenance and operations of the facility, which requires $24,000 each year in taxpayer subsidy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 5, 2009
Commission to vote on $605,000 parking deal

Under the proposal, the Sarasota Opera would provide a parking easement necessary for the Palm Avenue parking garage to be built.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2016
Long-Distance Love: The love letters of Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

‘Together and Apart: The Love Letters of Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz’ immerses viewers in the long-distance love of two of America’s most iconic artists.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River High senior Elena Lopez is congratulated after driving in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Photos by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2012
MATCHING CROWNS

Both the Braden River and Lakewood Ranch softball teams captured district championships last week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 29, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 5 Recap

The highlights of this week's episode of "Siesta Key" include a budding romance, Bimini trip plans and a "break" between our favorite couple — oh my!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • 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
The Sinning Sirens
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 6, 2016
Siren Song: Meet Sarasota's new burlesque troupe

Sarasota’s newest burlesque troupe is luring audiences with its seductive artistry.

  • Arts + Culture
The Out-of-Door Academy junior Desmond Lindsay participated in the 2014 Power Showcase Home Run Derby.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Baseball: Giving Back

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Desmond Lindsay was one of 20 players from across the country selected to participate in the 2014 Power Showcase Home Run Derby.

  • East County
  • Sports
SFF Programmer Magida Diouri and SFF President of the Board Mark Famigilo
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SFF Sponsors and Press Kick Off

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens lawn buzzed with more than bees pollinating at the Sarasota Film Festival Sponsors and Press Kick Off party held March 13.

  • Arts + Culture
Ricardo Graziano leads members from the company through a move from "En las Calles de Murcia."
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 16, 2019
Ballet devotes season opener to resident choreographer

To celebrate its resident choreographer’s 10-year anniversary, the Sarasota Ballet opens its season with a retrospective of his work.

  • Arts + Culture
Vehicles line Ivanhoe Street, near Walt's Fish Market and Restaurant, on a Friday night.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2013
Proposed parking ban divides residents

Patron traffic from Walt's Fish Market has caused headaches for some neighbors, but no consensus on the issue has been reached.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kali Reis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 12, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Kali Reis

The Lakewood Ranch senior shortstop is expected to have a big 2020 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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