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In 1998, Bonnie and Rich Vannucci began Operation Serving Children, which provides medical kits to those in need in 38 countries.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 19, 2020
Class Act: A Lifetime of Giving

A Lakewood Ranch couple turns a spiritual-themed novel into a fundraiser for their small, international relief agency.

  • LWR Life
The property leased by Blu Que Island Grill (formerly Blu Smoke), in the Village, is one of the parcels owned by Chris Brown that he contends Sarasota County staff singled out for an excessively high 2011 parking assessment.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
Village property owner's lawsuit back in Circuit Court

A U.S. District Court judge agrees that a Village property owner's latest lawsuit against the county hinges on issues that should be tried in Circuit Court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Reese Witherspoon and Paul Rudd star in the upcoming comedy, "How do you Know."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 22, 2010
Holiday Film Preview

December is the most wonderful time of the year at the movies. It's when Hollywood releases the creme de la creme in anticipation of upcoming award ceremonies. So give yourself the gift of de-stressing during the holidays at your local theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • October 11, 2012
RIAF opening night "inspires" audience for start of Sarasota's cultural season

RIAF opening night "inspires" audience for start of Sarasota's cultural season

  • Arts + Culture
Cast of Asolo Rep'     s production of "Beatsville." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 29, 2017
‘Beatsville’ creators poke fun at conformity at Asolo

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s world premiere musical takes on beatnik culture with a touch of escapism.

  • Arts + Culture
"Guitar Girls" runs through March 31. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 4, 2018
'Guitar Girls' celebrates America’s sisterhood of song at FST

The second iteration of this 2003 FST original revue features talented musicians telling short stories through song.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 1, 2018
Pedestrian safety

Who are the roads really built for — cars, pedestrians and bikes, or all?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Pittsburgh native Connor Bert previously bartended at local watering holes at Cask Ale and Kitchen and Social Eatery & Bar before Sage. Photo by Su Byron
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 27, 2019
Sage restaurant's bar is the ideal laboratory for a young mixologist's alchemy

Inspiration is always the main ingredient of Connor Bert’s cocktail wizardry at Sage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"Bullets Over Broadway" runs through March 11. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 27, 2018
Woody Allen spoof proves musical theater can be murder at Players Centre

"Bullets Over Broadway" celebrates life in theater at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Spectropia," when live, is a performed film piece by Toni Dove. Courtesy image
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 16, 2018
'Spectropia' entrances audiences with post-modern ghost story at The Ringling

The film was performed live with technology that we have absolutely no understanding of.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo. Item #76
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 18, 2016
On the scavenger hunt

Sarasota residents dressed up as storm trooper at Yoder's for international scavenger hunt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lou Newman with “Flying High,” one of his favorite photographs he’s taken. He took the photo in Tanzania. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 3, 2015
Q+A with Lou Newman

For Lou Newman, retirement from his career as a veterinarian sparked a second career as a wildlife photographer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Caragiulo celebrates his win with departing County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2014
Caragiulo defeats Snyder

Two school board races, one in each county, result in general election runoffs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • September 8, 2014
That Fit Girl: Four common fitness fallacies debunked

That Fit Girl: Four common fitness fallacies debunked

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The town's 81 canals were split into seven groups.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 15, 2023
Canal maintenance update leaves town commissioners confused

Longboat Key is in need of a canal management program, but the system to pay for it is complicated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new town street light pole near Bayfront Park is outfitted with smart city cameras to show beach conditions and analyze pedestrian safety.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 17, 2024
Longboat Key will implement smart city technology as part of pilot study

Cameras around the island will give the town info on traffic counts and pedestrian safety while also showing public beach conditions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
LECOM School of Dental Medicine
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2011
SPECIAL REPORT: East County's most expensive construction

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
The city of Sarasota has formally adopted a master plan for redeveloping 53 acres of bayfront land surrounding the Van Wezel.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 13, 2018
Building the bayfront: Officials plot master plan implementation

The city has a grand design for revitalizing the bayfront. It will cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build. How, exactly, will the vision become reality?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2021
Bobby Jones nature trails reopen

Work completed on demolition of buildings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 7, 2021
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah

After spending the High Holidays apart in 2020, the congregation got back together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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