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The cast of Asolo Rep's production of "The Music Man" performs a tap number. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 23, 2018
'The Music Man' puts a new spin on an American classic with Asolo Rep

Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of this Broadway hit, "The Music Man," is a fun, fast-paced show — even though the story's logic is quite flawed.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 24, 2016
Theater review: 'The Drowning Girls'

Urbanite Theatre's new production is a haunting exploration of exploitation and manipulation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
File photo Unit PH9B at 464 Golden Gate Point has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath and 5,469 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.25 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 20, 2014
Condominium in La Bellasara sells for $4.25 million

A condominium in La Bellasara tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sara Goldenthal sits with Panda at her home in Palmer Ranch.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 16, 2014
Your Neighbor: Sara Goldenthal

Cat behaviorist Sara Goldenthal uses flower essences and body work to help cats in homes and shelters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Mark Morris Dance Group: The Mark Morris Dance Group will anchor this year’s Ringling International Arts Festival. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 9, 2012
Ringling Museum director sounds off on this year's RIAF

When the Ringling Museum and the Baryshnikov Arts Center joined forces in 2009 to launch the Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF), the event was supposed to be a biannual to-do.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Lynn Larson and other commissioners have urged for better signage for crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive they feel are unsafe.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2016
Man struck in crosswalk

A pedestrian was hit by a car in the Country Club Shores crosswalk Friday morning, prompting town officials to take action to make the crosswalks safer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kimberly Probus submitted this photo of a rainbow sunset, taken at a Siesta Key Beach Run.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Kimberly Probus submitted this photo of a rainbow sunset, taken at a Siesta Key Beach Run.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Five Sarasota Ballet dancers moved up from the corps de ballet to corypheé. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 28, 2013
Spotlight: Climbing the Ranks

Five Sarasota Ballet dancers moved up from the corps de ballet to coryphee. Get to know them before you see them on stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Wallenda steps closer to harness-less walk
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 23, 2013
Jan. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Wallenda steps closer to harness-less walk; Citizens Advisory Group down to five candidates for Manatee Superintendent job; Sarasota County drainage project faces more delays; Home & Garden: Jewels on the Bay; Enter our Design and Dine contest

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: First come, first served

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dorothy Gucker submitted this photo of a rainbow seen through her lanai in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Weather: East County

Dorothy Gucker submitted this photo of a rainbow seen through her lanai in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2013
Holland, Lumpkin hold keys

It's probably not too surprising that Susan Chapman garnered the most votes in Tuesday's Sarasota City Commission election.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Glenda Kiesewetter submitted this photo of a storm rolling in, taken on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: May 14

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover, to be announced in October.* *Gran

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 8, 2017
Jewish Film Festival highlights the Jewish experience

The 2017 Sarasota Jewish Film Festival opens March 12.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 16, 2018
'Chappaquiddick' is a strong biopic on the power of wealth

The tale of Senator Edward Kennedy's drunk driving tragedy sticks to the facts, allowing viewers to make their own judgment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
1. Lakewood Ranch junior Christian Shaneyfelt hits a 3-point shot over Gianfranco Grafals (35) against Fleming Island. Shaneyfelt finished with a game-high 21 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 19, 2019
East County's top high school sports moments of 2018-2019

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and ODA high schools feature on our top moments list for East County in 2018-2019.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jenny Vallancourt, Katie Sah and Dylan Crow perform "The Rehearsal." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 1, 2018
Asolo Conservatory delivers biting, black comedy in 'The Rehearsal'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training production is sharp, witty and a wild ride of distorted reality.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Renovations at the Bee Ridge Facility are among the county's largest expenses for the next fiscal year.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2020
Sheriff budget, project requests grow as county budget tightens

The Sheriff's Office budget is projected to grow by $3.2 million and the county will push forward on renovations to the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home in University Park Country Club features three bedrooms, three baths and 3,923 square feet.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 1, 2011
University Park home sells for $990,000

A home in Hyde Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Clayton and Donna DeSantis sold their home at 7306 Westminster Court to Lee and Deborah Hirschey of Hammond, N.Y., for $990,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 26, 2015
Q+A with Wade Matthews

Wade Matthews serves as the vice president of the Better Government Association of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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