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Donna Gerdes and Peter Thomassonin "My Old Lady." (Photo by Gary Sweetman Photography)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2015
An American in Paris: Part Deux

Israel Horovitz’s “My Old Lady,” this summer’s final Banyan Theater production, explores the light and dark sides of family inheritances

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Karianie Vazquez and Meredith Swift
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 11, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Phillippi Shores News Network (WITH VIDEO)

What really goes on in the Phillippi Shores Elementary newsroom when the cameras are turned off? Why, jokes, laughter and fun, of course! Today, the student anchors gave The Sarasota Observer the scoop on what it's like to be part of the PSNN news crew.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This early conceptual rendering shows the goal of the project — to integrate the housing with the HuB to form one cohesive campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2015
Biter plans residential HuB

The HuB’s founder has a new housing project aimed at those who can’t currently afford to live downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents in Gillespie Park and Tahiti Park want space for their dogs to run free.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2017
City unleashes dog park plans

Two dog areas at Whitaker Gateway Park and Gillespie Park could be the beginning of a more ambitious plan for the city’s parks department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2010
IPOC disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorney Michael Furen said Friday, Jan. 15 the Islandside renovation-and-expansion project isn't compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Our View: Hogle went by the book

We always say: It's amazing what bizarre things happen in this little island town where life is so perfect. Here it was, Longboat Key residents were just calming down after the surprising (albeit pretty much expected) ousting of longtime Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and the even-more surprising hiring of his replacement, when whoosh ... another Category 5er blows through Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber celebrates members

On March 20, about 85 Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members gathered at Zota Beach Resort for the annual awards luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Protesters rallied against racial injustice and police violence during a march from Dr. Martin Luther King Way to University Parkway on Saturday, June 6.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2020
Protests spark dialog on police policy, reform

Amid national unrest, law enforcement agencies, activists, residents and elected officials are engaging in conversation about policing in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Djimon with Octopus, Hollywood, 1989." Courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: 'Herb Ritts: L.A. Style'

New Art of Our Time photography exhibit opens at Ringling Museum

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2014
SMR names new realty president

Kirk Boylston, who has spent his career on the West Coast, returns home to lead Lakewood Ranch into prominence.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Architect rendering of the new entry pavilion. Rendering done on Lumion courtesy of DSDG Architects.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 19, 2019
Save Our Seabirds plans expansion on City Island

Renewed entry and education facilities are in the cards for the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Meet the Designers" is a Tour of Homes event which will allow visitors to discuss the advantages of quartz countertops as shown in Stock Development's Clairborne II model in The Lake Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 18, 2017
Tour of Homes in Lakewood Ranch ready to produce 'wow' effect

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
The home at 993 S. Orange Ave. is one of five historic homes on this year’s tour. Photo courtesy of Giovanni Lundardi
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2012
Sarasota alliance to host annual historic home tour

The tour features five unique homes in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 8, 2013
Katrin Rudge named Florida Teacher of the Year finalist

Macy's and the Florida Department of Education chose Katrin Rudge out of 180,000 public school teachers as a finalist for the 2014 Macy's/ Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year Award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Road construction and maintenance occurs this week on U.S. 41, State, Interstate 75, and State Roads 72, 789, 758, 681.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 9, 2012
New road construction on U.S. 41, State Road 72

Four new construction and maintenance projects begin this week, while 10 projects continue in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dora Walters, longtime Longboat Observer reporter, died this month at age 92.
  • By Guest Author |
  • August 23, 2019
Letters to the editor: Missing Dora and Longbeach Village peacocks

Observer readers sound off on local events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Riverview High junior Mason Fox started playing golf 13 years ago. Now the 16-year-old has his sights set on becoming a professional golfer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2012
Teeing Off

Riverview High junior Mason Fox shot a 36 to take top honors last month against Cardinal Mooney and Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Cops' Corner 07.30.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The city plans to begin work on a course renovation project in 2020, though the final scope of work is still to be determined.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2019
Report considers downsizing Bobby Jones

Facing significant expenses, officials are weighing the possibility of shrinking the 45-hole golf course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben Vereen brings his one-man act to Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 28, 2013
Q&A: One-man act and Broadway star Ben Vereen

'Steppin' Out Live with Ben Vereen' comes to Venice Theatre Feb. 8 and 9. Check out our Q&A with this hall of fame theater performer.

  • Arts + Culture
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