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Victoria Hulland, Marcelo Gomes and The Sarasota Ballet dance Sir Frederick Ashton's "Varii Capricci." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • January 28, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet adds stirring pieces to its repetoire in 'Transcending Movement'

The company's latest program featured impressive ballets by Sir Frederick Ashton, David Bintley and Resident Choreographer Ricardo Graziano.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The May announcement of the 'Siesta Key' series would spark some of the most visceral opinions of any topic around Sarasota in 2017.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2017
Top Story - May: Siesta Key slated for MTV reality show

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Hot Works has held art shows across Florida, but this November's show will be the first in Sarasota. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 2, 2020
Bradenton arts promoter brings show to Phillippi Estate

The first weekend show will be held Nov. 14 and 15.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2009
Coalition disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorneys say the project is not compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 19, 2015
Has traffic affected tourism in Sarasota County?

During a presentation from the Tourism Development Council Tuesday, Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson criticized “the rumor mill” about local traffic woes affecting tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dane Spencer and Gail Hustedde wanted their home to be as much about the outdoors as the indoors. Photo by Greg Wilson.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 16, 2013
Home of the Month: Garden House

This mid-century modern ranch home offers its owners indoor and outdoor living, as well as plenty of space to create their art.

  • Arts + Culture
Residents gathered sandbags last week before the approach of Hurricane Ian. (file photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2022
Boil advisory lifted for Longboat Key residents

Residents are no longer advised to use boiled or bottled water for cooking and drinking.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After initially ordering restaurants to operate at half-capacity, the governor is now requiring the closure of all dine-in service.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 20, 2020
State orders closure of dine-in at restaurants

The new COVID-19 regulation goes into effect immediately. Takeout and delivery will still be allowed. The state is also ordering gyms to close.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents on Lido Key and St. Armands Key are worried large vacation rental properties will continue to proliferate in residential areas if the city does not take regulatory action.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2021
Island residents push for adoption of vacation rental rules

Next week, the city will consider implementing additional regulations for rental homes on Lido and St. Armands keys.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The heroes of "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 29, 2020
Binge Blog: It is your courage they should truly fear

"Avatar: The Last Airbender" is this week's selection.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Emily Wyatt, coach and circus arts training program assistant, leads the more than 100 area students in a pre-practice meeting.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 21, 2015
Sailor Circus Coaches teach Big Top 101

The circus arts aren’t for the meek. Students in Circus Sarasota learn that lesson, and many others, as they train for their upcoming show.

  • Arts + Culture
Roselyn Peachey works part time with her cousin and Amish Baking Co. owner, Sadie Peachey.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 16, 2015
A Sweet Tradition at Amish Baking Company

Sadie Peachey is taking her family doughnut recipe on the road with her food truck, The Amish Baking Co.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2015
Hoping ignorance vanishes is not enough

AIDS deaths have declined, but HIV cases are on the rise.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
OUR VIEW: Manatee is open for business

What happens when a county building department begins acting like a business and focusing on customer service and cost controls? You get Manatee County and an environment that is prepared for economic recovery.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 24, 2021
Florida: A cradle of liberty!

Gannett Co.’s editors besmirched Florida and its 22.6 million people as ‘a cradle’ of hate, delusion and extremism — ignoring the hate, death and destruction wrought by the ‘peaceful’ protesters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat Key police sergeant David Cooper
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 19, 2018
Longboat police take aim at Greer Island

At least 19 individuals have been apprehended or given a notice to appear in court for alcohol and narcotics related crimes since police started patrolling the sandspit weeks ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 29, 2022
Bumper to bumper charity event in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church hosts its annual Knights of Columbus Car Show and Cookout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 10, 2020
Historic cottages finally find good homes

Thanks to Drake’s persistence, the town finally made a commitment to an important part of Longboat Key — its history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Rev. John C. N. Hall gives out communion to parishioners at his installation Saturday, Feb. 23. "In these first few months one word that captures the job for me is 'vision,'" Hall says. Photos by Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 28, 2013
St. Boniface welcomes new rector

The Rev. John C. N. Hall smiles at his installation Saturday, Feb 23. After months of searching and the narrowing down of 50 candidates, St. Boniface Episcopal Church has found its new rector.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dan Powers, along with Katie Powers, Robert Powers, Rebecca Powers, Cory Coyner, Shayleen Coyner and Scott Coyner, are the first to walk along the Mustang Memorial Walk.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
A walk to remember in Lakewood Ranch

Mustang Memorial Walk at Lakewood Ranch High School was dedicated in honor of boys who died in car accident.

  • East County
  • News
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