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Leev Theater Group performs at RIAF. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 11, 2013
RIAF REVIEW: Leev Theater Group

Leev Theater Group's recent adaptation, "Hamlet, Prince of Grief," now playing at the RIAF festival, features masterful direction by Mohammad Aghebati, a 40-minute script by Mohammad Charmshir and a single actor.

  • Arts + Culture
Principal cellist Natalie Helm makes up one-fourth of the Sarasota String Quartet, along with Daniel Jordan, concertmaster; Christopher Takeda, associate concertmaster; and Rachel Halvorson, principal viola. Courtesy photo.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 5, 2020
Sarasota String Quartet covers 3 composers, 3 centuries in Chamber Soirées

Group performs pieces by Haydn, Webern and Beethoven in rare full concert

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
RN Margo Post works at SunCoast Blood Centers in Lakewood Ranch Dec. 18 with blood to be shipped out.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 18, 2020
Convalescent plasma donations in Lakewood Ranch provide Pennsylvania Christmas miracle

SunCoast Blood Centers in Lakewood Ranch provide convalescent plasma donations to Bethlehem, Pa., for a Christmas miracle.

  • East County
  • News
Sand will be placed just north and south of the severely eroded beach near Longbeach condominiums.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2014
Sand arriving next month

The town manager is optimistic that sand placed on the north end of the Key will act as a buffer before two groins are installed in summer 2015 to hold sand in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • September 16, 2009
My View

Town pension funds need further study

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tom Savage and Bernie Phillips
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 1, 2021
Plymouth Harbor resident hosts seminar on self-evolution

Phillips is hosting the seminar with his neighbors, but hopes to bring it to a larger scale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Write-On Sarasota owner Eileen Wallace says the level of communication between neighboring businesses is higher than it's ever been in her eight years on First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 5, 2016
First Street merchants band together to forge identity

What's on First? The answer may elude most Sarasota shoppers, but businesses on First Street hope a joint branding campaign can raise awareness of the mini-district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2014
Town, WCIND to draft agreement on cost share for $760,235 sand project

The town's estimated cost for an upcoming West Coast Inlet Navigation District (WCIND) dredging project that will place sand on the severely eroded north end this summer will be approximately $300,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Mustangs take the field for the first time in the 2019 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2019
Lakewood Ranch wins first game under Rashad West

The Mustangs beat Lemon Bay High 19-9 at Veterans Stadium in Englewood.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Leaders work toward 20:20 vision

As the city demurs on playing an active role in the planning process for land surrounding the Van Wezel, involved organizations list their goals.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2015
News briefs

Shredding event rescheduled; Pipeline pullback; Colony Association files dismissal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 16, 2019
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County sets up tournament with Tennis Ball

The 2019 Tennis Ball: A Grand Slam event had guests mingling Oct. 16 at Michael's on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
Daniel Auteuil and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey in "The Well-Digger's Daughter." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 15, 2012
Film Review: 'The Well-Digger's Daughter'

Not a single super hero, explosion, CGI or murder inhabit this lovely piece of French filmmaking.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2013
Bright lights

Sarasota native and resident Bri Oliva made her TV debut May 7, on the "Rachael Ray Show." Oliva was selected to participate in a segment called "Hidden Dangers on the Playground."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 1, 2019
Conversation with: Penny Gold

New Planning and Zoning board member says she's coming in without an axe to grind.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carson is barely in this episode and is essentially irrelevant but we like his face.
  • By Katie Johns & Niki Kottmann |
  • January 23, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 12 Recap

Drama reaches an all-time high as Chloe celebrates her 22nd birthday, Madisson confronts Canvas, Alex makes a comeback and Juliette and Kelsey continue their war over Garrett.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 2, 2016
Jon Voight kicks off Ringling College's annual film-lab series.

The award-winning actor joined friend, actor and local philanthropist Brook Bello to raise awareness of human trafficking.

  • Arts + Culture
****Barbara Zdziarski has become one of the most beloved staff members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, her colleagues agreed. She retires at the end of the month.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 24, 2015
Alliance says goodbye to a friendly face

Amy Gonzalez will replace Barbara Zdziarski as the membership and events coordinator.

  • East County
  • News
Girl Scout Kinga Aletto works on a craft project.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Girls Day at Camp

Current members of the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, along with alumni, donors, volunteers and anyone interesting in learning about the organization and its activities, came together for a girls-only day in the sun April 12 at Camp Honi Hanta, in Bradenton. Teenagers to elderly women joined in activities together, such as kayaking, archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, for the annual Big Girls Day at Camp event. Proceeds from the $50 admission fee benefited the Girl Scouts' Gulfcoast chaper.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Infinity
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2014
Infinity ... and beyond

Construction of the 11-unit Infinity condominium will begin in November, adding to a finite inventory of new Key construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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