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Elisa Rodriguez, Diana Aleman, Marlene Marcos, David Christopher, and Erica Manteiga of Just the Funny. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 4, 2018
FST offers locally sourced laughter at its 10th Sarasota Improv Festival

Florida-based performers get their share of laughs at Florida Studio Theatre's 2018 Sarasota Improv Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
The South Siesta Key renourishment project is up for $9 million in tourist tax dollar funding.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 31, 2015
Sarasota County grants $1 million to Venice beach renourishment project

The Venice and South Siesta Key projects could lower the TDT fund to a critical level.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Missing Links decided to keep playing after being reunited at high school reunion performance. Here they are shown playing at a bonfire in February. Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 27, 2013
Blast from the past

Formed in 1967, The Missing Links reunited in 2008, to play at founding member Gary Roy's 40th high school reunion. But, the one-time gig turned into a permanent reunion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I felt like I had barnacles on me that were beginning to break off," Beverly A. Smith says of her first attempt at painting. "The creativity was fighting to get out."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 25, 2011
Primal colors

Abstract painter Beverly A. Smith peels away layers of paint to reveal what lies behind her uninhibited brushstrokes.

  • Arts + Culture
Officials expect The Mall at University Town Center to bring more than 2,000 permanent jobs to the area, as well as about 1,000 construction jobs.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
Permit sets off vertical construction of mall

Sarasota County gave Taubman Centers the go-ahead to build the shell of The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 13, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rafael Davila and Kara Shay Thomson star in Puccini's "Tosca."
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 7, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Kara Shay Thomson is 'Tosca'

Read June LeBell's review of Puccini's 'Tosca,' at Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
The graves at Sarasota National Cemetery will be decorated with flags for Memorial Day next year. File photo
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 6, 2014
Organization picks Sarasota National Cemetery for Memorial Day flags

On Memorial Day the graves of veterans at the Sarasota National Cemetery are bare.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission meets at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. today at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2012
Commission reviews city manager candidates today

Sarasota city commissioners will discuss city manager candidates and a renovation of U.S. 41 that includes two roundabouts today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Mitchell volunteers at Suncoast Science Center. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 9, 2020
Sarasota bands together to create shields, masks

Several residents are using their sewing skills and 3-D printers to make sure community members are safe.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jill Mullins attaches a flyer about the death of her husband, Patrick, to a post at the State Road 64 Boat Ramp.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2018
Manatee County man's death remains a mystery

Educator offers $20,000 for information about her husband's death.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 1 Dog dazed 3:50 p.m. - 4000 block of South Tamiami Trail. Theft. An employee of a store that sells puppies said a man with a toddler walked into the store and began playing with a 10-week-old dachshund. The man asked the employee what it cost. The employee allowed the man and child to play with the puppy while he left the room to check on the price. When he returned, the man and child were gone. A customer walking into the store said he just saw a man hurry outside with a dachshund stuffed in his shirt. A check of the store revealed a dachshund was missing. Someone was able to get the man's license-plate number before he could drive away.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
“Mike Wallace is Here” will open the festival at 7:30 p.m. April 5 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 13, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival announces opening night, closing night and centerpiece films

SFF also announced it will honor Blythe Danner with the festival's Icon Award and Anne Heche with the Career Tribute Award.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 17, 2010
Longboat Look Back

A look at what was happening on Longboat this week during the 80s and 90s, compiled by Senior Editor, Dora Walters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Ballet's Theatre of Dreams. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2013
Sarasota Ballet announces 2013/2014 season

Highlights of the season include Ashton's "Les Illuminations," a world premiere by Will Tuckett, a second showcase of The Nutcracker and a still-to-be confirmed guest performance by Johan Kobborg, Alina Cojocaru of The Royal Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 24, 2013
Fleetwood: voice for Colony rehab model

In the past year, Blake Fleetwood has disagreed with the majority of the Colony's board by arguing against a teardown and rebuild of the shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officials will learn in two weeks if Nathan Benderson Park will host the 2017 World Rowing Championships. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 14, 2013
U.S. delegation vies for regatta

Local officials today presented their case to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Milberg with Rod Serling at the WLW Radio 50th Anniversary Gala in 1972 — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 3, 2018
Dave Milberg shares his lifelong love affair with radio, rock, and storytelling

Radio DJ-turned lawyer David Milberg shares the legends behind several rock ‘n’ roll’ hits.

  • Arts + Culture
USF professor Mitch Ruzek tells students about different items he found at the site.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 6, 2020
Excavation leads to numerous lessons at Alta Vista Elementary

A weeklong immersive scenario was held at Alta Vista thanks to a grant from the Education Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Halfacre Construction's executives say owner Jack Cox always has treated them like brothers. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2020
Strong foundation key to success for Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction

Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction celebrates 50 years in business.

  • East County
  • News
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