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Many gal pals of Brigid Saah gathered to celebrate the mommy-to-be on April 2 at Sarasota Yacht Club. Photo courtesy of Heather Saba
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 3, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.06.17

It was all about babies, birthdays and...wait for it...Flo Rida last week on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone star in "Irrational Man."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 10, 2015
Film Review: ‘Irrational Man’

How can committing a murder for a complete stranger be an existential triumph? Answer: When it's the brainchild of Woody Allen.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 15, 2012
Comment: Where did the time go?

It seems like only yesterday I was bidding farewell to the spring season. Summer was finally here, and I was looking forward to the calm before the storm - those three long hot months when school is out of session.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2010
Cops Corner

Classic Cops Dec. 20, 1982 7:38 p.m. - Hughes Street. Man reports fire in chimney. No damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Stephanie Peabody will oversee the Brain Health Study at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • June 5, 2019
Experts predict brain study in Lakewood Ranch could mimic success of Framingham Heart Study

Experts predict brain study in Lakewood Ranch could mimic success of Framingham Heart Study.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2021
The bill that can save the housing market

Rising property insurance rates are on the verge of popping Florida’s housing bubble and the economy — all because of lawsuits. SB 76 can save the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Emily Schmieg and Michelle Sechser embrace before receiving their Lightweight Women's Double Sculls bronze medals.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2017
A week to remember: World Rowing Championships make a splash

The success of the championships has the area looking for another bid.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 19, 2010
Interior motives

Mark Dalton spent the first 20 years of his interior-design career snubbing bargain-basement home decor. Now his business (and his home) is built around it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2012
Commission addresses law of the land

The commission will take a two-step approach to reviewing its land-use regulations, beginning with a look at planned-use development issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This week’s FYI Friday features news about Nik Wallenda, a brutal road rage incident and a video about Sunday alcohol sales.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 7, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
North Coast created an on-the-spot musical all about Bill Clinton at the suggestion of the audience. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 24, 2018
Sarasota Improv Festival returns for 10th year of laughs at Florida Studio Theatre

The 10th anniversary festival showcased the next phase of improv comedy evolution at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kaity Cairo, Adam Ratner, Emma Katz and Andrew Stevens
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 5, 2014
Backstage Pass: Kids Komedy Club steals hearts in Valentine's show

Director Adam Ratner (just one of his three titles at FST) founded Kids Komedy Club (the second generation) in 2009. It's a group of 10 performers ages 10 to 15 that meets every Saturday morning to write, rehearse and perform sketch comedy and improv routines.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2010
SMR buys out partner in Main Street project

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has assumed full responsibility for its Lakewood Ranch Main Street project.

  • East County
  • News
The City Commission will finalize its plans for Bobby Jones at an undetermined point in the future.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2019
City Commission undecided on Bobby Jones renovation

Having previously endorsed a 45-hole project at the city-owned golf course, officials are now considering a reduction to 36, 27 or 18 holes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Community Haven President and CEO Brad Jones, photo courtesy of Community Haven.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 17, 2016
Community Haven’s operations vice president tapped for CEO

Brad Jones has been with the organization for five years.

  • East County
  • News
Donny Vosburgh, left, with Jefferson Airplane founder Marty Balin
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 17, 2010
Groove Master

Legendary drummer Donny Vosburgh moved to the East County in July. Now, he, along with other music luminaries, is working to help younger musicians make it in the music business as part of a new organization called the Teach the Dream Foundation.

  • Arts + Culture
Sofia Delgado of The Out-of-Door Academy rides public transportation in London. She spent her summer vacation learning about human rights in London and The Netherlands.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 2, 2016
Summer of learning

ODA students travel abroad for human rights summit.

  • East County
  • News
Patricia and Ward Maxson at a Longboat Key event in 2016.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 11, 2021
Circle of life: Hospice nurse cares for doctor who delivered her

Kelly McFarland was born prematurely at 2 pounds, 4 ounces. Four decades later, she provided care to the doctor who delivered her.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
News Briefs

Randy Thompson receives Officer of the Year honor; Officer Lee Smith receives letter of commendation; Longboat Library begins summer hours in May

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 5, 2020
Planned Parenthood touts "Unstoppable" coalition at dinner

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's Sarasota Dinner and Silent Auction: Together We Are Unstoppable was held March 5 at the Circus Arts Conservatory

  • Black Tie
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