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Rafeal Petlock, onstage at the Players Theatre, returned to Sarasota in 2008 and hopes to pursue acting full-time.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 2, 2015
Stagedoor: Rafael Petlock

Actor Rafael Petlock has appeared in plays in New York City, television and movies. But he’s perfectly fine expressing himself in his hometown of Sarasota when and wherever he can.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • May 11, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bay Front Condos

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bay Front Condos

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota County’s beaches and parks will be cleaned up as part of Keep Sarasota County Beautiful’s 2011 International Coastal Cleanup effort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 24, 2011
Sarasota cleanup effort underway

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful is ramping up its 2011 International Coastal Cleanup effort, which will be held Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2013
SCS falls to SWFC

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team fell to Southwest Florida Academy 25-15, 25-21, 17-25, 25-18 Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Roy McBean and Lee Wetherington Clubs have hosted digital literacy classes for its members.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 25, 2013
Sarasota's Boys & Girls Club recognized by Comcast Foundation

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County has been recognized for their participation in Comcast Digital Connectors 2013-2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dick Vitale took the opportunity to inspire students.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 4, 2015
Dick Vitale delivers scholarships to five Sarasota students

A total of $5,000 in college scholarships was awarded to five members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Back: Tracy and MIchael Lucci, John Troutt, Jeannene Mironack, Kathryn and Kevin Sperber, Cecilia and John Troutt.  Seated:  Sarah Trout, Pat and Senator Bob Johnson and Alex Troutt.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Bob Johnson

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Bob Johnson

  • Black Tie
Selby's plans have drawn concerns about increased traffic and the size of a parking garage.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2019
Timing of Selby meeting sparks debate

Despite protests, a hearing on a proposed Selby Gardens project is being pushed from July to September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Danielle Berg with Cindi, Giacomo, Giovanni and Nick Bollettieri
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 8, 2012
Sarasota Polo 'Saint Stephen's Episcopal School Cup'

Sarasota Polo 'Saint Stephen's Episcopal School Cup'

  • Black Tie
June LeBell was the first female announcer on a major commercial classical music radio station. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 28, 2017
Voices of Freedom concert will honor familiar voice

Choral Artists of Sarasota will honor June LeBell at its annual Fourth of July concert.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota County Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan has been in the works since 2008.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 22, 2014
County continues work on PDRP

The Sarasota County Planning Commission listened to an update about the county Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan at its meeting last night.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Marsha Eisberg and Sharon Schreiber
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 16, 2018
AJC launches 2018 Lunch & Learn summer series

The series kicked off May 16 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Witnesses found a painter pinned between a building and a machine before 10 a.m. this morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2013
July 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Man dies while painting Sarasota Military Academy; Sarasota Chalk Festival to cover more ground in fewer days; Setting the barre high; School board adopts tentative budget and millage rate

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 9

Cindy Bucklen captured this Longboat Key sunset at Sutton Place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home in Esplanade at 4906 Benito Court recently sold for $966,300.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 24, 2018
Esplanade home tops sales at $966,300

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 8-12.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
"If you throw a party, your friends come and you know everybody's had a great time. Then you go, 'That was great!'" Georgia Court says about owning Bookstore1Sarasota. "You feel really good about having done that. Well, I get to do that every day."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 1, 2013
With Rhyme and Reason: Georgia Court

Georgia Court, owner of Bookstore1Sarasota, initiated a visit from U.S. Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin and poet Naomi Shihab Nye for a new weekend event called PoetryLife.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2013
News Briefs

City Commission maintains State Street garage plans; Drug turn-in event sees increased participation

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Sarasota resident Jason Flores, 20, in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred Monday morning.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 3, 2012
Sheriff's Office charges Sarasota resident with burglary

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged a man with burglary after four cars within 200 feet of each other were broken into.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Town Manager David Bullock said 16 more canals were cleaned of red tide-stricken dead fish Wednesday.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 3, 2016
Longboat removes 55 tons of dead fish from canals

Town Manager David Bullock said 16 more canals were cleaned Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a pet ordinance Tuesday, Dec. 10.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2013
County Commission to consider pet ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a possible ban on the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits during a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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