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Avito (Matthew Vickers) pleads to his former fiancée Fiora (Elizabeth Tredent) to not turn her back on the love they share. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 12, 2017
Opera review: 'The Love of Three Kings'

With 'The Love of Three Kings,' Sarasota Opera beautifully revives a rarity.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A plateful of already painted rocks sit on a picnic table. The rocks will soon be hidden around Sarasota.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 22, 2017
An emerging group rocks Sarasota

Sarasota residents create, hide little treasures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2016
CONA celebrates 55 years

Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations commemorated their 55th birthday on Thursday at the Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pianist Andrew von Oeyen performed "Impressions" with Sarasota Orchestra. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 5, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra excels in Masterworks 4

The orchestra's 'Impressions' performance featured two great French impressionist composers and one Polish pianist/composer.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
BLVD will  feature 49 units ranging from 3,550 square feet to 5,400 square feet.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2018
Ground broken on BLVD project in Sarasota's Rosemary District

49 units planned in 18-story tower.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Emily Dixon, Logan Learned and Sareen Tchekmedyian performed a pas de trois in Johan Kobborg's "Salute." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • February 1, 2012
Dance Review: 'Made in America'

The Sarasota Ballet presented a flawless production this past weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
Tobin was one of 24 artists selected in the state of Florida to participate in the Creative Capital workshop, designed to promote art as a business.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2017
Painter Kevin Tobin promotes the business of art

Painter Kevin Tobin wants artists to translate their passion into success.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 7, 2017
Ringling circle members enjoy exhibition preview and dinner

Some of the museum’s top donors got a sneak peak of the two latest exhibits, Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes and Circle of Animals / Zodiac Heads.

  • Black Tie
Manatee County hopes to be more prepared to face a major hurricane in 2018.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 10, 2018
Is Manatee County better prepared to face a hurricane after Irma?

Officials say shelters and roads need improvement.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy IMDB.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 20, 2018
'Delenda': Provocative, gross, cautionary

This Sarasota Film Festival flick about how awful people can be to each other is not for the faint of heart.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Capt. Rick Grassett adjusts the lure on his fishing pole on the dock at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 18, 2012
All eyes are on red tide

Now that red tide is back on the satellite radar, fishing guides cope, and scientists study ways to limit the bloom's effect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Chiles Group has applied to the town to build a 98-spot lot and an office on property between an empty bank and Whitney Plaza.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 24, 2019
Mar Vista seeks OK for satellite HR office, parking lot on Longboat

300 square foot office, 98 spaces proposed for land near Whitney Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Raul Ramirez and Cathy Leetzow are two of the Sarasota Ringling Redskins board members attempting to help the league return to prominence.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2018
A once-dominant youth football organization is attempting a comeback

The Sarasota Ringling Redskins youth football organization s attempting a "re-establishment" by overhauling its fields, board members and vision.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dishes for Wishes benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central of Northern and Central Florida, Sarasota region. Courtesy photos.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 27, 2013
Tidbites

A dream is a wish your heart makes; The Table is bringing back brunch; and Eat Here opens for lunch.

  • Arts + Culture
A music ensemble at Pine View High School. Courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 30, 2019
Pine View School ranked among best high schools statewide, nationally

Riverview High School also ranked No. 52 in the state, with Suncoast Polytechnical High School following close behind at No. 58.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 23 License liability 10:21 a.m. - 5300 block of GMD. Reckless Driving. A Longboat Key woman was issued a ticket for failing to drive in a single lane after she was observed swerving all over the road, running at least five cars off the road, almost hitting a bicyclist and almost hitting two parked cars. The woman told police she felt fine and doesn't have any health problems. Police decided to submit the woman for a re-examination of her driver's license.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Kevin Short — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 6, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.07.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including updates on Sarasota Opera, The RIngling and Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 3, 2010
Key couple comes out of retirement

Pat and Bob Gussin recently appeared at Barnes & Noble to discuss their books and hold a book signing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 27, 2009
Criminal charges filed against the Morgans

An extradition process is underway to bring Sarasota residents John and Marian Morgan back to the United States from Sri Lanka, where they are currently jailed on a separate charge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Olivia and Avery Davis attended the camp after moving from Indianapolis to Lakewood Ranch the week prior.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2018
Mustangs basketball camp a jam session in lessons

The Lakewood Ranch High basketball programs hosted a summer camp last week, and it was important for more than just the campers.

  • East County
  • Sports
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