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Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace have experienced a wave of critical and popular success with their first season of shows at the new Urbanite Theatre
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 29, 2015
Fresh Theatrical Take

What started out as a long shot artistic venture, downtown Sarasota’s Urbanite Theatre is looking toward a full winter season after a successful summer premiere

  • Arts + Culture
This sketch shows Chris Brown's vision for the building at 1400 Main St. The two-story gallery would require a major encroachment agreement with the city, and will be considered at Monday's City Commission meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 4, 2013
City Commission to consider Main St. gallery

A proposed two-story gallery at 1400 Main St., which would be the first of its kind under the downtown code, has received some negative feedback from residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2015
OUR VIEW | Amendments: No

Sarasota city voters may not realize it, but there are two charter amendments on the May 12 ballot. Oh, and don’t forget the District 2 and 3 City Commission runoff elections.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jon Bullas was named a top 50 coach by U.S. Kids Golf.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2020
Laurel Oak golf instructor named top-50 kids coach nationally

Jon Bullas believes there's a different energy in the air when coaching young golfers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Visit Sarasota County coordinated with the Sarasota Sailing Squadron to attract the annual conference.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota to host 2018 World Sailing Annual Conference

For the first time, sailing’s governing body will hold its annual meeting in the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 11, 2012
2012 Harvey Milk Festival Boasts International Acts

2012 Harvey Milk Festival Boasts International Acts

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 16, 2015
The transformation on Carriage Drive

An East County renovator turns an interior nightmare into a valued living space.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Isabella Fogelman (top left) Finn Powell (top right) and Hannah Kite used some facial props.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 29, 2020
Campers make movies at Sarasota Film Camp

The online camp has children putting together films from the comfort of their homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bruce Silverman captured this photo of a sunset over Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2016
East County weather page photo: Oct. 6

Bruce Silverman captured this photo of a sunset over Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Reagan Griffith and Alex Stoffel were named to the 2015 US Lacrosse High School All-American and All-Academic Teams, respectively.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 16, 2015
Class Acts

Cardinal Mooney graduate Alex Stoffel and rising senior Reagan Griffith both were recently named All-Americans for lacrosse.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rob Glauz and Jessie Taylor in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Nora." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 17, 2016
Theater review: 'Nora'

This dreamy production strips convention and boils storytelling down to its essence.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 6, 2020
Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K runs into seventh year

The race honors its late namesake with a scholarship fund for local athletes.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Deedee Nash shows off her costume at the People's Gala.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 10, 2018
The People's Gala entertains for eighth year

The annual Crystal Ball fundraiser benefits the Selby Library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney senior Vinny Conetta will kickoff his final season Aug. 19 during the Cougars Preseason Classic versus DeSoto County.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 18, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jared Falgowski, originally from Poland, has been dancing professionally for 35 years.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 1, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: Zumba zooms to the Key

There is a great experiment under way at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center. A new teacher is offering an array of dance classes at 5 p.m. every weekday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 13, 2019
The Secret Life of Recycling: A look inside Sarasota's recycling system

Two months in, Sarasota's single stream proves successful. We take a look at how it all works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2012
Home-Tech shows off new showroom

The company has opened a showroom on Lena Road, in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Marty Nichols and Mike Kaper showed off some Louisiana Crawfish
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Music Festival

Linger Lodge hosted the Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook-off Saturday, May 4, at its restaurant and campground.'¨'¨'¨ The festival featured live bluegrass, Americana and Southern rock concerts and a gumbo cook-off, with festival attendees voting on the best-tasting gumbo.'¨'¨

  • East County
  • News
Rebecca McCullough, the daughter of farm owner Gabby Herrmann, offers a sugar treat for a job well done.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 4, 2018
Lipizzans reign during Myakka City benefit

Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions helps raise funds for Myakka City Historic School House.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 30, 2016
Promenade shows off its talent

Promenade held an art show for residents March 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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