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By Heidi Kurpiela |
March 24, 2010

The lord of the dance

In his 20 years as a Sarasota Ballet master, Pavel Fomin has seen the company double in size and its Dance -- The Next Generation program go from fledging to producing prima ballerinas.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
March 24, 2010

Planning commission stalls Villages project

The Sarasota County advisory board now plans to vote on the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch development April 8.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
March 15, 2012

Taxpayers' bill in Marina Jack case: $240,000

A lawsuit over Marina Jack's property-tax exemption in the city has cost both sides hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Sarasota
News

By Rachel S. OHara |
June 14, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Joseph Pantera

Joseph Pantera, 18, started rowing when he was a freshman in high school for the Sarasota Scullers. Pantera, who was home-schooled, spent his senior year on the team as a captain and rowing as part of a boys pair team with Co-Capt. Conor Davenport.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
September 28, 2013

Quotes Observed: Sept. 22 - Sept. 29

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

Siesta Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
March 29, 2019

Binge Blog: Exiting the "Twilight" zone

"Personal Shopper," starring Kristen Stewart, and "Good Time," starring Robert Pattinson, are this week's Binge Blog must-stream picks for the Sarasota Observer.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Observer Staff |
May 6, 2015

Longboat Key photo contest winner: May 7

Cheryl Moore submitted this photo of an ibis, taken on Lido Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 6, 2015

East County photo contest winner: May 7

Anne McCunney submitted this photo of a sandhill crane family, taken in Bradenton.

East County
Neighbors

By Heidi Kurpiela |
May 16, 2012

BACKSTAGE PASS: Child's play

Alyson Rozier's biggest project of the year gave area students an opportunity to write a score for the Sarasota Orchestra with the help of a well-known Disney composer.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
December 19, 2018

East County residents hang memories on a string

East County residents share stories about their special Christmas ornaments.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 17, 2012

Red tide bloom stays away from Longboat

Red tide was detected at levels described as "very low" on Longboat Key last week, according to the Sarasota County Health Department Healthy Beaches Program.

Longboat Key
News

By Amanda Morales |
December 13, 2015

BHS Key Club satisfies sweet tooth with gingerbread house

The Booker High School Key Club creates an entry for the CYD Gingerbread Festival.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
June 12, 2013

Country Club home sells for $870,000

A home in County Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert and Denise Sousa, of Orange, Conn., sold their home at 13211 Lost Key Place to George Ristow, of Bradenton, for $870,000.

East County
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
October 22, 2015

Pair of $2 million-plus homes sell in Lake Club

Two homes in Lake Club top all transactions in this week’s real estate.

East County
Real Estate

By Maria Amodio |
October 8, 2010

LBK Republican Club meets with candidates

The Republican Club of Longboat Key met Friday, Oct. 8 at The Sarasota Yacht Club.

Longboat Key
News

By Marty Fugate |
June 20, 2018

'Crossing Delancey' offers warm, human comedy

The latest Players Centre for Performing Arts show, "Crossing Delancey," hints that good writers care about people.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Mallory Gnaegy |
October 1, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Knights of Columbus Luau

The Knights of Columbus of St. Michael the Archangel Church hosted a pig roast luau fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 1. The money will go toward an Ultrasound for Sarasota Pregnancy Center.