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Connor Russell, Cayman Ilika and Charlie Johnson. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 9, 2017
Theater review: 'Beatsville'

Asolo Rep's musical adaptation of Roger Corman’s 1959 horror-comedy delivers laughs but skimps on the horror.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bradenton native Derek Lersch releases “Miss Me Whiskey” on Nov. 30. Derek Lersch was born in Boston but raised in Bradenton, and he's a 2014 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School. Photo by Jessica Hannah Photography
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
Home-grown musician to debut first country-rock single, 'Miss Me Whiskey'

Bradenton country-rock artist Derek Lersch is relying on millennial methods to promote his debut single, "Miss Me Whiskey," Nov. 30 at Naughty Monk Brewery.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 9, 2020
East Bradenton nativity tweaked

East Bradenton churches make adjustments to nativities during a time when "even Bethlehem has to adjust."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
Our View

At the expense of others

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Katherine Michelle Tanner.  Photo by Brendan Ragan
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 4, 2016
Drowning Lessons

Urbanite Theatre Co-Artistic Director Brendan Ragan prepares for "The Drowning Girls" — the first play he's directed at the theater.

  • Arts + Culture
thunder
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 9, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 9

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 9

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The home at 15 Lighthouse Point Drive is known as The White House.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 6, 2020
Estate in Longboat Key's Lighthouse Point sells for $7.9 million

The home at 15 Lighthouse Point Drive features waterfront views and is close to the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 22, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 4 Recap

Not even a luxe gala could make everyone happy this week, and it may be that every relationship is destined for failure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 25, 2019
Spanish Main gets all shook up with Elvis

The king of rock and roll made an appearance at Spanish Main Yacht Club Feb. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board held a virtual meeting in May.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 2, 2020
Board member's nomination held until September

Longboat Key commissioners have not been able to meet Planning and Zoning Board candidates in person because of concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kathy Halenda is coming back to the role she helped create in a production on the life and music of Sophie Tucker.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 27, 2021
FST's return of the 'Red-Hot Mama'

Kathy Halenda reprises her role as 'Sophie Tucker, The Last of the Red-Hot Mamas' at Florida Studio Theatre. Her connection to the character goes deep.

  • Arts + Culture
Tyler Reasoner, Corinna Kuschnitzky, Mason DeMichele, Tracy Bakich, Annabel Norman-Webb, Jackson Day and Laurie Brown stand with their Santa-themed vehicle.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2012
Bay Haven students head to Odyssey of the Mind

The motto of one of the fifth-grade teams at Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus competing in the Odyssey of the Mind competition is apparent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 9, 2017
Longboat Harbour rings in the holidays

Residents were asked to bring a gift to be donated to Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pete Cumming has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2008.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 16, 2020
Search begins for Longboat Key's new police chief

Curent Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katherine Harris and Richard Ware. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 12, 2018
Katherine Harris hosts Downton Abbey Christmas at her home

530 Burns Court thanks its friends and clients, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida wins the holiday parade float contest and more on the philanthropy scene.

  • Black Tie
Harmony's Casey Clough and Alison Clough at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer last year, say that American Cancer Society is a great organization because it helps all kinds of people. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 17, 2018
Fundraiser hits its stride at Nathan Benderson Park

Lakewood Ranch breast cancer survivors among those who will participate at Making Strides event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 8, 2019
Longboat Harbour presents the best of Broadway

Bob Geraci and Jan Ortmann performed Broadway hits for residents March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zeus makes the sixth peacock taken in by Birds of Paradise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2016
Paradise found for Longboat peacocks

Former Longboat peafowl strut their stuff at East County sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High orienteers Ethan Camparo and Kora Turner have what it takes to make it through the woods.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2017
Orienteering can spin your emotional compass

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brentwood Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 21, 2019
Brentwood Elementary to hold vigil for 9-year-old killed on way to school

The event will be at Brentwood Elementary, located at 2500 Vinson Avenue in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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