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Nicole Kidman stars in "Stoker." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 27, 2013
Film Review: 'Stoker'

Sometimes a mediocre script can be elevated by great casting and become an interesting movie. The new film, "Stoker," directed by Chan-wook Park, is one such film - and it's spooky good.

  • Arts + Culture
Lauren Golino walks Fiona, one of three animals Cavalli Creek Farm is using for the Special Olympics riding program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Bradenton farm begins Special Olympics connection

Gates Creek family will host equestrian events for those with special needs.

  • East County
  • News
"I love the ugliness of Butoh," says Keren Shani-Lifrak says. "There are a lot of things we consider as ugly in mainstream society that I think are beautiful."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 13, 2010
Dance Rebel

Choreographer Keren Shani-Lifrak creeps outside the realm of traditional dance. The Ringling International Arts Fest 'sprouts' a strange new performance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Weldon Frost |
  • November 24, 2009
Vignettes from a bell ringer

These are just some of the stories that I've heard in 20 years of ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Christmas time in front of Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key properties, certified last week by the Manatee and Sarasota County property appraisers, declined in value.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Commission sets 1.8872 maximum millage rate

The maximum rate for the upcoming fiscal year is identical to this year's rate, but property owners could see new taxes for north-end erosion control.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Tarzan: The Musical" runs through Aug. 24, at Manatee Players.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Tarzan'

Everybody's favorite noble savage is having a swinging time at the Manatee Players.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Lori Sax Real estate developer David Walters, through a family trust, controls about 40 acres involved in the Fruitville Initiative.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 2, 2014
Take the initiative

Most retail projects built near interstates look similar - a formulaic, yet mostly successful strategy. A new development aims to counter conformity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
NATURALCHILD
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 12, 2015
TWIS Asks: Natural Child

TWIS Asks: Natural Child

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 9, 2013

Today's Stories: Downtown Sarasota construction continues; Sarasota Police arrest man suspected of hotel burglaries; Ringling International Arts Festival kicks off; Boat runs aground off Siesta Key; and MORE.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2013
City Commission keeps paid parking start date

Despite a request from the owner of Louies Modern - and the apparent interest of three commissioners to delay the start date - paid parking at the Palm Avenue garage will be implemented on schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
COPS CORNER: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Instructor Luis Javier Fuentes Bermúdez de Castro previously danced for Ballet Nacional de Cuba, Prodanza Dance Company and Joburg Ballet. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 18, 2018
Sarasota Cuban Ballet School intensive instructors preserve national legacy

The four faculty members leading the 2018 Sarasota Cuban Ballet School summer intensive each bring something different to the same Cuban ballet school method.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Jump Dance

Students participating in Jump Dance Company's dance and musical theater summer camp share their thoughts on this year's camp.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 19, 2017
Design in nature

A classic Sarasota home defines the Oyster Bay lifestyle.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
No one was hurt during the incident, which occurred this morning around 12:40 a.m. at the 5900 block of 53rd Avenue E.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 7, 2013
Armed man robs East County 7-Eleven

A man armed with a semi-automatic handgun robbed an East County 7-Eleven early this morning.

  • East County
  • News
Cassie Gremp with her dad, Corey
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Spirit Night

Braden River Elementary invited students and their families to spend their Monday evening having dinner at Chick-fil-A. A portion of the proceeds was donated back to Braden River Elementary. To make things even more fun, Braden River promised that the class with the largest turnout of families would get a visit from The Cow and a snack.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 11, 2019
Lynn Nottage’s 'Sweat' explores the labor pains of 21st century American unions

Asolo Repertory Theatre actors fully embrace the playwright's sharply-written dialogue to deliver confident realism.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Large pipes that will be used to funnel sand onto the eroded north end of the island were placed on Beer Can Island Friday, March 18.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 23, 2011
Town ad error invalidates vote

An advertising error for the town's $16 million beach project means a county judge must now validate the beach-project bond referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kyle Wray, a senior, has been fighting lower-body stress injuries since his freshman year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2017
Injuries force cross-country Mustang to change routine

The injuries began during the senior's freshman season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emily Schmieg and Michelle Sechser embrace before receiving their Lightweight Women's Double Sculls bronze medals.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2017
A week to remember: World Rowing Championships make a splash

The success of the championships has the area looking for another bid.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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