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Joey James leads rehearsals of one of the group's new songs.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 20, 2016
Millenial Fresh: Sarasota's new sketch-comedy troupe

A new sketch-comedy group cracks wise at the oft-criticized lives of millennials.

  • Arts + Culture
Children participating in Harvest United Methodist Church's Music and Drama Camp shared the biblical story of Jonah, a prophet swallowed by whale, with friends and family, during a performance of "Go, Go Jonah" Aug. 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2013
Aug. 5: Daily Headlines

Walmart burglary thwarted; PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club 'Everything Must Go'; PHOTO GALLERY: Scallopalooza; PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon; PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Music and Drama Camp

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Contemporary artist Joseph Patrick Arnegger’s daughter Amelia recently celebrated her first birthday. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 4, 2019
Joseph Patrick Arnegger gets head out of the clouds with GAZE Modern exhibit

The contemporary artist briefly put art on hold to focus on fatherhood, but his latest solo show, "Accumulus," serves as his resurgence.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 28, 2014
Football preview: Booker High

Booker High senior Jeremiah Henderson assumed the reins as the Tornadoes' starting quarterback last fall while helping lead the team to the regional semifinals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Pine View student Aravind Byju meets President Barack Obama.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 30, 2015
Pine View student meets President Obama

Aravind Byju made the trip to Washington D.C. with the American Legion Boys Nation.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 19, 2017
Three things about Sarasota living

One of a kind homes offer personality galore.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Hugh Culverhouse Jr., a developer and son of the former owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has sued Sarasota County in federal court and two local developers in state court over the Energy Economic Zone, a major development initiative.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2014
Judge: Culverhouse can't use commissioner testimony

Sarasota County attorneys have scored a legislative win against a frequent litigious foe Hugh Culverhouse Jr. in his lawsuit against fellow prominent local developers Randy Benderson and Henry Rodriguez.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Vice Mayor Dave Brenner shares his thoughts on what Longboat Key's future might look like.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 19, 2017
A conversation with Dave Brenner

The former vice mayor sat down with us to talk about Longboat Key's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amanda Gillick, a junior, drew the rough sketch for the Surfers for Autism and wants to continue with art after high school.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 2, 2018
Braden River High students have their designs down to a T

Braden River High artists raise money for charity with their designs.

  • East County
  • News
Gardeners Out East President Carolyn Lowry-Nation and Blue Star Memorial project manager  and club member Karen Eckert stand with a rendering of the marker in its proposed location in front of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2017
Town Hall may get Blue Star memorial

Blue Star Memorial program to come to Lakewood Ranch?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2009
Last-second field goal lifts Mustangs to victory

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated East Lee County High 23-20 Sept. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2010
Cal Ripken All-Stars begin 2010 season

The Manatee Cal Ripken 12U All-Stars competed in the District 15 tourney last week in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
A male snowy plover has darker markings on his neck, collar and forehead.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 21, 2016
Snowy plovers start nesting on Siesta Key

The first snowy plover nests of the season have been spotted north of the public beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Joe McGranaghan. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 15, 2016
Theatre review: 'Stupid F%#*ing Bird'

Flight of the post-modern seagull

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 2, 2018
'Isle of Dogs' is both politically relevant and culturally spot-on

Wes Anderson's new movie could entertain anyone — even those who aren't fans of dogs and/or animated films.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Bird Key home at 119 N. Warbler Lane leads all sales for Feb. 19023m selling for $3,825,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 7, 2018
Warbler Lane home sells for $3,825,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 19-23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 20, 2013
TWIS Asks: Mike and Justin Pachota of Fin's at Sharky's

TWIS Asks: Mike and Justin Pachota of Fin's at Sharky's

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 5, 2016
Families welcome fall at Bay Preserve

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts residents at Bay Preserve for the 2016 Fall Family Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Currie-Kohlmann Curator of Performance Art Elizabeth Doud addresses the crowd at the May 29 announcement. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 29, 2019
The Ringling unveils its 2019-2020 Art of Performance series schedule

The season will feature 14 artists and companies in dozens of timely multidisciplinary performances.

  • Arts + Culture
Dale Orlando and her dog, Shadow, are excited about the ability to let dogs run off-leash in a neighborhood park.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 30, 2018
Resident lauded for dogged efforts to build pet park

When the city opens a dog park in Gillespie Park next month, Dale Orlando will get special recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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