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The Sarasota Opera apprentices of 2022. (Courtesy photo: Rod Millington)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 28, 2022
Sarasota Opera celebrates 40th year of apprentice program

An opera singer's career can take decades to flourish, and the Sarasota Opera has been providing apprentices with a springboard for 40 years.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
Our view

Unions need to face reality

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 20, 2018
A tradition rooted in God

From George Washington on, our presidents have reaffirmed every Thanksgiving our nation’s belief in what inspired the Pilgrims.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 24, 2010
Ranch's renting dilemma

One resident said his condo association's policy is making it difficult for him to find a tenant for his Lakewood home.

  • East County
  • News
Supporters of the Legacy Trail, known for their yellow shirts, have already been working to educate the public about this referendum.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 15, 2018
Voters to decide on funding Legacy Trail extension

In November, voters in Sarasota County will decide if they want to pay $65 million to extend and construct the Legacy Trail over the next 20 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 6, 2017
This Week: Thursday, Oct. 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 12, 2021
Planning for mental health district moves ahead

County Commissioners are considering a dependent district, which would remain under their governance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Incumbent Jen Ahearn-Koch swept easily into the general election by more than 10 points.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 23, 2022
Ahearn-Koch leads the way in City Commission vote

Lobeck and Trice also make the field for the November general election of two at-large seats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michaela Mattes. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Sharks girls swimmer took gold at the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Honolulu.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 4, 2009
Meeting combats wave of Key boat thefts

Approximately 50 people gathered Oct. 29, at Cannons Marina, to learn ways in which they could protect their vessels from being stolen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2012
Pest control sees budget increase of $200,000

For the first time in five years, the budget includes an increase in property taxes aimed at paying for insect population management.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 8, 2012
Athlete of the Week: John Schneider

Bath & Racquet Fitness Club membership services head John Schneider was just 19 years old when he won the indoor state doubles championship and was named Junior World Champion in racquetball.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Meet this week's athlete of the week, Andy Sawyer
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Andy Sawyer

Andy Sawyer started playing tennis when he was 8 years old, after his dad introduced him to the sport.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash believes Longboat Pass should be allowed to migrate closer to Longboat.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2010
Commissioner dredges up pass issues

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis believes a relocation of Longboat Pass could escalate erosion issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 27, 2010
Music Review: The Ringling International Arts Festival, Part II

LaBell reviews the Forman Brothers' theater performance of "Opera Baroque."

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Landau and Barb Kerwin, are co-chairing the event with Jane Buckman, executive director of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
Male models to spice up 'Taste of the Keys'

A Taste of the Keys and Male Fashion Show will take place Wednesday, April 13, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dianne Dawson performs as Nancy in the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre’s “Oliver!” Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 4, 2012
Theater Review: 'Oliver!'

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth, The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre's production of "Oliver!" met with enraptured response from its opening-night audience.

  • Arts + Culture
Fabrizio Di Marco, right, sits with his father, Matt, sister, Arianna, and mother, Gina.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2012
Heart Walk to feature heart-disease survivor

At the age of 10, while walking to a neighbor's house with a group of friends, Fabrizio Di Marco realized something wasn't right. He was dizzy and tired, and he fainted on the lawn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2012
Alliance, Observer seek Sandies award submissions

Application submissions for Citizen of the Year, and other awards, are due Oct. 8.

  • East County
  • News
smokehouse
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 14, 2015
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse: A taste of Old Florida

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse: A taste of Old Florida

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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