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Ron Lambert will become the new band director for Lakewood Ranch High School in June. As a clinician for Yamaha, REMO Drum Heads, and Innovative Percussion, he has helped keep Lakewood’s band program as innovative as possible over the years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Ron Lambert

Ron Lambert will take the helm of Lakewood Ranch High School's band program after Bob Schaer retires in June.

  • East County
  • News
"I have a passion for it like nothing else," Gregg Senko says of Irish dancing. The Ohio native moved last summer to Sarasota to focus on the company he launched two years ago with fellow dancer Justin Boros.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 15, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Rhythm and moves

Eight years ago, Gregg Senko quit his training with the Secret Service to study Irish dancing. Now he's co-founded an Irish dance company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • March 14, 2013
PREEN & CHIC: The big screen!

PREEN & CHIC: The big screen!

  • Arts + Culture
George Pappas could have been a dentist, but he opted for becoming an artist. Getting the “Ageless Creativity” award suggests he made the right move.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 17, 2012
George Pappas proves creativity is ageless

Local artist George Pappas sits on a leather couch in his in-home Sarasota studio, where he talks about his long career and receiving the "Ageless Creativity" award from the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
During phase one, Sunshine Airlines will offer direct flights to eight destinations in the U.S.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 24, 2012
Couple proposes Sarasota-based airline

A Longboat Key couple with decades of airline startup experience believes an SRQ-based airline would be feasible and profitable.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
East County prepares for Wine Fest

Tickets now are on sale for the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • News
"We spent a lot of time in rehearsal finding how (the students) relate to (their) characters, but at the same time (helping them understand), 'This is not me," Brendon Fox says. Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 26, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Coaching the team

FSU/Asolo Conservatory second-year acting professor Brendon Fox is coaching a team of three students for the upcoming production, 'The Aliens.'

  • Arts + Culture
The Wiegand family has made participating in the Living Nativity a family tradition. Pictured clockwise from bottom left are: Fairyn, Alexander, Benjamin, Catherine, Lance, Elizabeth, Davis and Sarah.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2012
A Christmas Story

The Tabernacle Church will host its 26th annual Living Nativity Dec. 13 through Dec. 16.

  • East County
  • News
Corey Crider as Belfiore, Stefano de Peppo as the Baron, and Jennifer Feinstein as the Marchesa in Verdi's "A King for a Day." Photo courtesy of Rod Millington and Sarasota Opera.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 6, 2013
Music Review: 'Un giorno di regno' ('A King for a Day')

What a difference a year makes. In 1840, Giuseppe Verdi's wife and, two children died and then, 'Un giorno di regno' ('A King for a Day') came along and everyone hated it.

  • Arts + Culture
'ANTOINE'S FOUR SEASONS' Courtesy photos
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
CLASSROOM CRITIC

The mission of Sarasota Film Festival's education department is to inspire, educate and entertain students by promoting creativity, collaboration and community involvement.

  • Arts + Culture
Coral Sheridan at Mar Vista's Easter egg hunt in 2011. File photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 27, 2013
Tidbites: Sarasota produces food and drink winners

The Bunny Trail Is 'Hoppening'; The Bunny Trail Hops Up to the Bar; More Favorites for Feasting at Easter; Call Your Nearest Bunny or It Won't Be Funny!

  • Arts + Culture
Initial site work at Town Center Green started in April and is scheduled to finish in late summer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 15, 2020
Longboat Key property values projected to decrease in 2021

About 75% of the town of Longboat Key's general fund comes from property taxes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 14, 2020
Roger Lee Holz

Roger Lee Holz, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 73: Tommy Gregory

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Skidmore |
  • July 11, 2018
My View: Pedestrian overpasses are not the answer

Past studies show not that many people actually want to cross Tamiami Trail by foot. Build larger traffic islands, not bridges.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Arden and Norbert Kreisch performed together for 30 years.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 18, 2018
Arden Kreisch reflects on circus cycle

Kreisch and her husband Norbert performed together for 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jacob Jones, 12, from Greenbrook, watches as his player parachutes down to begin his second game.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 18, 2018
A Fortnite out in Lakewood Ranch

Video game craze comes to Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
Selby Gardens hosts events such as its annual New Year’s Eve Gala at Michael’s on the Bay. The event space and partnership with Michael’s on East was the subject of scrutiny from the Sarasota County Property Appraiser.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2020
Property appraiser questions nonprofit tax exemptions

A challenge from the Sarasota County Property Appraiser could affect Selby Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory, Florida Studio Theatre and other organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sally Fernandez (left) and her husband/editor, Joe Fernandez, stand in their "conference room" by the pool at their Sarasota home.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 5, 2020
Author Fernandez talks high hopes for Max Ford movie, ideas for future projects

Sally Fernandez, award-winning author of the Max Ford trilogy, enjoys working at the intersection of fact and fiction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
University Park Country Club resident Carol Shabe has kept off more than 100 pounds through healthy eating, portion control and exercise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area woman recommends to trade fad diets for simple lifestyle changes

Carol Shabe in University Park shows lifestyle changes reap longterm benefits.

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