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Disney's touring production of "The Lion King" had an estimated economic impact of $11.4 million, during its 2019 run at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 19, 2019
'The Lion King' celebrates the circle of life at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Welcome to the jungle for this spectacle offering a sweet, pop transcendentalism.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The cast of Asolo Rep’s production of “Rhinoceros” will be dressed in ’30s attire and rhino heads that the director is keeping secret. Photo by John Revisky
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 13, 2018
Asolo Rep confronts the rhino in the room in timely production

"Rhinoceros" is Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist classic set in the '30s — and Asolo Rep's version shows it's comically relevant today.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kaitlyn Oclair models for an outdoor session in Boca Grande. Little Skull will shoot at whatever location its clients request. Photo by Little Skull Photography.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 20, 2016
Little Skull Photography offers a unique portrait experience

Mike and Joslyn Devaney are breaking boundaries in the Sarasota photography scene.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 14, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bill Carman moved to Longbeach Village with his family in 1969 . He says the Village is the best place to live and he still lives in the same house he bought more than 40 years ago.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2015
Q&A with Bill Carman

A Longbeach Village resident since 1969, Bill Carman sits down with the Longboat Observer to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Railroad Museum spokesman Jim Zientara, of Lakewood Ranch, has helped increase the train's annual ridership from 30,000 to more than 53,000 since 2014.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2016
Local man expresses love of railroad

Lakewood Ranch man goes full steam ahead with railroad hobby

  • East County
  • News
Elisa Hansen explores the stacks from sunrise to sunset at her artistic home: the Ringling Museum.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 27, 2015
Turn the Page

Spending the last 14 years as an ex-pat in Copenhagen, Elisa Hansen returns to her hometown and her art home: the Ringling Museum.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2015
Conversation with Michael Saunders

Michael Saunders, the woman whose local real estate empire surpassed $2 billion in sales last year, grew up barefoot on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fisher Schlabach, Trey Lantz, Garrett Mullenax, Grady Martin and Julian Soriano are enjoying every minute they get to spend on the soccer field with Tony Colton.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 10, 2015
No time for excuses

Sarasota Christian sophomore returned to the soccer field this fall after his fourth battle with Clear-cell sarcoma — a rare form of kidney cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Northern Trust Vice President Chris Romine is the incoming president for the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 11, 2015
Conversation with Chris Romine

Incoming president sets goals high in fulfilling requests for grant money

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2016
Saluting Uncle Sam's Orchestra

How the greatest symphony orchestra you've never heard of helped rebuild American foreign relations after WWII.

  • Arts + Culture
The cast of "Catch Me If You Can." Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 20, 2015
Theater Review: 'Catch Me If You Can'

"Catch Me If You Can," playing at The Players Theatre, is a portrait of the con man as a young artist.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
Our View: Traffic troubles

The picture is vividly obvious. Everyone can see the future: Traffic at Gulfstream and U.S. 41 and Fruitville and 41 is destined for gridlock. The imperative is convincing. Longboat, Sarasota and state officials must show what taxpayers expect: leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2013
News Briefs

Candidates reinforce their stance on issues at CONA forum; Tandem parking up for City Commission vote; Patterson Foundation launches Legacy of Valor campaign; Ringling announces 2014 lecture schedule

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy began running in 2010 as a way to stay active. Now she’s in the middle of training for her 10th marathon with the hopes of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2014
Sarasota resident aims to qualify for Boston Marathon

Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy was one of eight people recently chosen to join a group of national ambassadors representing Team CHOCOLATE MILK.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Theater gave me self confidence and validation as an artist," says Richard Parison. "To this day I can walk into any theater in the world and feel like I belong. The smell, the feel, the look, it's universal. I immediately feel at home."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 1, 2014
Dramatic Entrance

Richard Parison Jr. is ready to launch the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe into its next blockbuster phase.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 12, 2014
Moving on

Three East County seniors will continue their football careers at the next level after signing national letters of intent March 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy Photo. Sarasota Ballet Artistic Director Iain Webb welcomed Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez to the ballet and freedom in March.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Our View

Good plan, if you stick to it

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pam Eubanks. Katherine Harris and Paul Blackketter, president of the Suncoast Aquatics Nature Center Associates, hope to raise $1 million from the private sector for the World Cup pentathlon finals in 2014.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 4, 2013
A greater vision

Thanks to community involvement, winning four pentathlon events adds to a strategy to become a world-class amateur sports venue.

  • East County
  • News
Fr. Phillip Schweda, Fr. Robert Dziedziak, Linda Olsen and Bishop Frank Dewane
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 28, 2024
St. Mary, Star of the Sea celebrates 50th anniversary with gala

The 50th anniversary celebration showcases the history of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church and its excitement for the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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