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Shannon Fortner sings during band rehearsal Oct. 30. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 12, 2018
MeteorEYES is back in the groove of writing, performing and advocating

Sarasota electro-synth rock band MeteorEYES is making new music and inspiring others in the process.

  • Arts + Culture
Honorees Sharon Spelman, John M. Wilson, Steve Hogan, Barbara Redmond, Vic Meyrich, Stephanie Moss, Marian Wallace, Howard Millman, Bob Naismith and Eberle Thomas
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 27, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrates 60 years

The 60th Anniversary Dinner was held Nov. 26 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Florida Studio Theatre is run by Managing Director Rebecca Hopkins and her husband, Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 16, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre stages loving tribute to Rebecca Hopkins

Florida Studio Theatre's managing director celebrated her 20th work anniversary March 12.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Attorney District 12: Lisa Chittaro

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 1461 John Ringling Parkway was built in 2002 with five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,165 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 6, 2020
Lido home sells for $4.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 24-28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Brian Sills and Elizabeth King-Hall in "The Heidi Chronicles." Photo by Gary Sweetman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Heidi Chronicles'

The third show in the 2013 Asolo Repertory Theatre's theme of "The American Character" was aptly chosen.

  • Arts + Culture
The vacant lot at center is the site Mote wants to sell. Voters nixed a development plan.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2017
At what point is it taking?

Development rejection by Longboat voters is just another part of an ominous trend.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Anna Beth Baker doesn't know what she's about to get herself into when she decides to insinuate herself into Chris Hayhurst's  just-completed life in "Dead Man's Cell Phone."  (Photos Courtesy Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 23, 2020
'Dead Man's Cell Phone' pleasantly disconnected from reality

Sarah Ruhl

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"The Odd Couple" runs through Sunday, Aug. 25. Photo by Don Daly Photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 16, 2019
Opposites create comedy in The Players Centre's 'The Odd Couple'

The latest Players Centre production is a classic tale of friends challenged with the task of coexisting in the same space.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.12.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Chamber President Gail Loefgren went on this trip last year. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 10, 2017
Deadline nearing for Longboat Chamber China Trip

The deadline to register for the nine-day trip is July 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 845 Longboat Club Road was built in 2005 with six bedrooms, six full baths and two half baths, a pool and 17,714 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 23, 2020
Regents Court home sells for $16.5 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for Dec. 7-11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office cordoned off the courthouse building as authorities investigated the bomb threat this afternoon.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 16, 2019
Downtown Sarasota courthouse evacuated after bomb threat

The Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center was evacuated around 12:30 p.m. as authorities investigated the threat, but individuals are now returning to the building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 2, 2017
Parking structure part of Selby's vision for the future

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has filed plans with the city detailing improvements to garden infrastructure.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“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
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
Key Club offers summer membership for residents

General Manager Jeff Mayers hopes to attract families to the Key Club with five-month summer memberships.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the open houses will be presented  from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 23 at Sarasota's Selby Library.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 13, 2019
Sarasota County to host redistricting open houses

There will be five open houses with one in each district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jaelen Childs throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Cardinal Mooney's game against Bishop Verot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2019
Ceremonial first pitch means everything to Mooney family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
File photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • July 6, 2018
Choral Artists of Sarasota's 'Patriotic Spectacular' offers introspection

Choral Artist of Sarasota's selections were predictable but comforting at its 'Patriotic Spectacular' Fourth of July concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Karlenn Peluso launched American Fox in 2010
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 20, 2016
Fashion Insider — American Fox

Local fashion muse Karlenn Peluso talks vintage clothing and her brand American Fox.

  • Black Tie
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