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Lacey Knispel, Lindsay MacConnell and Emma Devine perform in “The 1940’s Radio Hour” at Players Mainstage. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 13, 2017
Players holiday show boasts big band with a big impact

The Players strives for authenticity and gets creative with its production of “The 1940’s Radio Hour.”

  • Arts + Culture
John Russo holds Peg Guy's hand during their five minute speed date.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Senior dating: Full speed ahead

Friendship Centers and Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson host series of speed dating events for residents 60 and up.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ashley Bongart played singles and doubles during the Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 13 through Nov. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2015
The net effect

Former Lakewood Ranch tennis standout adjusts to college life.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Our Betters." Photo by Fabian Obispo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 17, 2015
Theater Review: 'Our Betters'

Lifestyles of the rich and shameless are on display in Asolo Rep's "Our Betters."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Lakewood Ranch Little League 12U All-Stars have dreams of reaching Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and the Little League World Series.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 24, 2024
Lakewood Ranch U12 All-Star team has World Series dreams

Coach calls Gustavo Omana the best 12-year-old player in Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marcus Schade hits a 3-point shot against Riverview High. Schade has made 41% of his outside shots this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2024
Pirates basketball senior has developed into a shooting star

Braden River High senior guard Marcus Schade has lit up the score sheet this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: iNeed help

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Clark Park works at Korê Steakhouse in Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch, so he won't be getting any tips. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2022
New Lakewood Ranch restaurant doesn't accept tips

Korê Steakhouse, which opened April 10, brings a no-tipping policy to Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 1 Lord of the dance 12:20 a.m. -- 1600 block of GMD. Disturbance. Police responded to a report of a man refusing to leave a New Year's Eve party at a restaurant. Upon arrival, police calmed down a man and got him medical attention after he revealed he was punched by at least two men for dancing with someone's else's girlfriend at the party. Said the man: 'You know us Irishmen, when we like to dance, we're gonna dance, and if we want to fight, we're gonna fight.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Hotel Higelhurst, which was built by Harry Higel in 1915, mysteriously burned down in 1917. Some suspect Rube Allyn, the same man accused of killing Higel, was the culprit. Courtesy photos.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2012
The death of Harry Higel

In 1921, a father and son found a man lying on Beach Road, bleeding profusely. A gold ring with the inscription 'H.H.' verified it was the body of Harry Lee Higel.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The courts at the Longboat Key Tennis Center have been closed since March 22 aside from some maintenance work.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 4, 2020
Longboat Key Tennis Center to reopen with restrictions

The Tennis Center has been closed since March 22 because of concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney athletic trainer Steven Favia and student trainer Tiffany Thompson give senior Andres Linares assistance.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2019
For HS students, athletic trainers are more than a medical professional

Athletes and non-athletes go them for everything — including knowledge.

  • Health
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 22, 2016
The 'Relativity' theory: Exploring Einstein's hidden life

Florida Studio Theatre's new play explores the parts of mathmetician's life that don't quite add up.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2014
Our View

Dream bigger on bayfront

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Judy Thomas has spent her career in the world of ice skating, on and off the ice.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • January 27, 2025
Hall-of-famer Judy Thomas reflects on a career spent on the ice

The celebrated ice skater and show recruiter looks back on five decades of career spins, flips and jumps. "It’s not designer brands or Olympic medals that define you," she says. "It’s your experiences, relationships and work ethic."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2009
Church brings holiday cheer to farmworker families

Children at Peace Presbyterian Church donated bikes, toys and other gifts to children in Wimauma.

  • East County
  • News
As customers made their way into the store they were given a lei and a shopping cart.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Opening Day at Trader Joe's

Hundreds of people lined up outside of Trader Joe's Friday, Sept. 7 to be part of the opening day celebration of the new store. People traveled from all over to stock up on some of their favorite Trader Joe's items including Joe's O's and Charles Shaw wine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 5, 2012
Inside the Creative Mind Soiree

Inside the Creative Mind Soiree

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Margaret Brading and Sue Ford
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
British Club celebrates X-Mas

The Sarasota British Club held its annual Christmas dinner party Saturday, Dec. 17, at Heritage Oaks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beachplace Treasurer John Brouder, President Jack Keelin and Secretary Mel Levy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Beachplace residents pool efforts for celebration

Beachplace residents are ready to make a splash with their refurbished swimming pool.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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