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As they prepare to open "Dry Land," Brendan Ragan and Summer Dawn Wallace have found a sense of stability in Urbanite Theatre.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 22, 2016
Stable Ground: Urbanite Theatre hits its stride

Urbanite Theatre was created to breathe new life into Sarasota’s theater scene. Now, after two years, it’s coming into its own.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 3, 2010
Chorus of the Keys honors Broadway

Sarasota's championship barbershop chorus will pay tribute to Broadway's biggest dames this weekend at its 61st annual spring show at Riverview.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 29, 2012
Observe this: Longboat Key property values dipping again

Observe this: Longboat Key property values dipping again

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Two out of three Jpan chefs: owner Daniel Dokko and Bao Kosai Tep
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 14, 2011
EDIBLES: Sushi emerges as a culinary art form

Forty years ago in this country, sushi was exotic - a rarity sought out and enjoyed by a culinary intelligentsia. Today, you can buy it in plastic containers at your local supermarket, and in some ways, that's good news.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2013
Our View

How 2050 ties to homeless

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Four Republican candidates are competing in two Sarasota County Charter Review Board primary races.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sarasota County Charter Review Board, District 2 and 5

Four Republican candidates explain their thoughts on the responsibilities of the county Charter Review Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
News Briefs

DiSabatino, Aranibar seek re-election for county posts; LECOM unveils program

  • East County
  • News
City Engineer Alex DavisShaw believes residents will embrace alternate forms of transportation if given the opportunity.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
City works to steer residents to other modes of transportation

The city continues to work on addressing transportation issues, but will Sarasota residents embrace alternate methods of getting around town?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Hyatt Place Lakewood Ranch will feature a specially-lit "sail" to make it a beacon from Interstate 75. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2015
Hoteliers plan Hyatt in Lakewood Ranch

The hotel will be the same prototype as the Hyatt-brand hotel located by Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 9, 2014
Students make history in national championship

Nolan Middle School students set a National TSA Conference record with 10 trophies and 10 Top-10 finishes.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans was sworn into office on July 17.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 4, 2012
Gans makes plans to run for another term

Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans has picked up paperwork to run for an additional two-year term in March as rumors circulate about at least one potential challenger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Roundabouts not a good match for boat ramp; Civil Service Board protects its own

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Richard Von Werne of Peridia is up.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 24, 2016
East County seniors go on a roll with Bocce at Gulf Coast Senior Games

Sport fills the void for those who can’t play golf, but want a social connection.

  • East County
  • News
The architecture company charged with designing the new Gulf Gate Library unveiled conceptual designs at an open house yesterday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 25, 2012
Architect reveals Gulf Gate Library concept

The architecture company charged with designing the new Gulf Gate Library unveiled conceptual designs at an open house yesterday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Town hires assistant town attorney

Bradenton native R. David Jackson was officially named Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale's assistant at Monday night's regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lam Lum, owner of a Taste of Asia, stands behind the bar of the property he and is wife, Selina, will renovate to open their new restaurant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2012
A Taste of Asia to leave Village

A week after the Pelican Press reported on the exit of two Siesta Key Village mainstays from the strip, business continues to shuffle with the departure of a couple of new faces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2010
County accused of bid rigging

A lawsuit claims Sarasota County allowed a company to write language in a county contract bid that would be favorable to that company, which eventually won the bid.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 22, 2012
Observe this: City commission approves downtown projects

Observe this: City commission approves downtown projects

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The home at 460 Pheasant Drive has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,221 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 16, 2015
Bird Key home sells for $1.11 million

The home at 460 Pheasant Drive has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,221 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Siesta Key residents rally to open Midnight Pass by shovel. File photo/
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Court accepts Midnight Pass lawsuit'

The Midnight Pass Society received letters with the news about 20 years after members of the group tried to open the inlet by hand.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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