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The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Prodigal Son."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • April 6, 2011
DANCE REVIEW: 'Mr. B! - A Tribute to George Balanchine'

The Sarasota Ballet paid tribute to one of America's most renowned choreographers, George Balanchine, with a diverse program featuring three of his works.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

School District promotes early registration for students

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sen. Nancy Detert walks with Gov. Rick Scott as he tours Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2013
Scott visits regatta venue

Gov. Rick Scott also honored a local businessman with the Governor's Business Ambassador Award.

  • East County
  • News
John Henry is one of a few famous sculptors who still produces his work from his own studio and with his own crew. These days, most sculptors subcontract the work to fabrication facilities.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 9, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Man of steel

Sarasota Season of Sculpture curator John Henry discusses his trademark style, his ironic name and why season six will (most likely) not offend you.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 23, 2010
Paving project starts tonight

The Sarasota County portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved and the project will last until February 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 5, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 6 Recap

The crew goes to the Bahamas, Kelsey and Alex flirt and Juliette throws some serious shade.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Bob Gault |
  • September 11, 2013
Letters to the Editor: Out of the jaws of victory

Recently our Town Commission and town manager have done a responsible job of 'stopping the bleeding' from our underfunded employee pension plans by freezing them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Chuck Whittall, president of Unicorp,  fields questions from Key residents.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2017
Letters to the editor for Longboat 02.23.17

Sarasota resident praises Longboat planners

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • June 29, 2012
Let your creativity blossom at Victoria Blooms flower arranging classes

Let your creativity blossom at Victoria Blooms flower arranging classes

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 30, 2010
Experience at center of commission battle

Trailing far behind in fundraising, Democrat Mark Hawkins knows that his best hope of defeating incumbent Republican District 4 County Commissioner Nora Patterson rests on voters believing in his business credentials. Patterson, though, touts her own business background.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peter Finch gets measured for a future costume for the Sarasota Opera's production of "Aida" in January.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2015
Sarasota Opera gets pumped up for "Aida"

The opera company starts its search for weightlifting extras for its record-breaking size production of Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida."

  • Arts + Culture
Leslie Hogle's favorite picture of her late husband, Al, and her, features them enjoying a vacation together.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Citizen of the Year: Albert 'Al' Hogle

The late Longboat Key Police Chief Albert F. 'Al' Hogle will receive the 2012 Citizen of the Year award posthumously at the Kiwanis Foundation's Valentine's Ball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Our View: R.I.P PIC

Directors of the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee decided to dissolve the 27-year-old organization last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 10 Act your age 4 p.m. - 5100 block of Ocean Boulevard. Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer. A 50-year-old tourist was causing a disturbance in a bar, cursing at patrons and employees and throwing quarters at people. Deputies asked her to step outside, but she refused and cursed at them. They finally got her outside, but she refused to sit down or answer questions. She also continued to swear at them. She was arrested but refused to walk to a deputy's car. So, she was carried, at which time she kicked a deputy in the shin. At the jail, she also threatened to kick corrections officers.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 9, 2009
Young professional launches fencing club

Sarasota resident Rich Georgia is 'on guard' to help his students also develop a lifelong passion for fencing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 1, 2009
Furry friends need homes, foster care

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit will hold an adopt-a-thon this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 7, 2016
People to watch: Rick Piccolo

What does Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport CEO Rick Piccolo see for growth in 2016 and beyond? The sky’s the limit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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