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Artspace's previous developments include the Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts in Fort Lauderdale. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2021
Artist housing project fails to secure city funding

Although the city rejected the Arts and Cultural Alliance’s proposed partnership, the nonprofit still intends to bring affordable live-work space to the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams goes up for a shot late in the fourth quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2016
Palmetto upsets top seed Lakewood Ranch

As the district runner-up, Lakewood Ranch will travel to Riverdale for a regional quarterfinal Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Betty Schoenbaum may be 100, but it doesn't stop her from going to events like Circus Arts Gala, pictured here. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 19, 2017
100 Years of Heart: Betty Schoenbaum joins the centenarian club

Renowned philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum reflects on her love of giving and shares her perspective after 100 years of life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River quarterback Bryan Gagg and running back/wide receiver Knowledge McDaniel will be seniors in 2018. They'll try to break a four-game losing streak to Venice High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 3, 2018
Columnist ready for 2018's opening tip

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Shore restaurant remains largely unfinished after months of construction and permitting delays.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 18, 2017
The Shore on Longboat gets approval to resume construction

After months of delays, the Longboat restaurant is hoping for an opening by early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Leaving town? Learn how to protect your property

If you're getting ready to head north for the summer, plan to take the necessary steps now to ensure your home stays safe and secure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 27, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club observes Arbor Day

The club enjoyed an Arbor Day picnic and announced a special project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 3930 Red Rock Way has nearly 180 feet of bay frontage.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • April 4, 2018
Sarasota home tops weekly sales at $4.5 million

The home at 3930 Red Rock Way sold after 25 days on the market.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Thirteen-year-old Tiffany Butz has won first place in every martial arts competition she’s competed in since joining Ming Wu Martial Arts 18 months ago.
  • By Christopher Miller |
  • July 27, 2011
Ranch teen wins martial arts tourney

For the second year, Tiffany Butz, 13, was crowned champion of the 12-13 age division of the U.S. Open Martial Arts Challenge tournament July 1-2, in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2012
Catholic giant is awakened

Rare is the occasion when the Sunday bulletins at Catholic Churches forfeit their normally pastoral cover pages for a message like the one on the front of St. Martha's bulletin this past Sunday.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A few upcoming local auditions taking place are seeking actors, musical theater performers, tenors and Asian American children.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 16, 2014
Upcoming auditions seek new talent

A few upcoming local auditions taking place are seeking actors, musical theater performers, tenors and Asian American children.

  • Arts + Culture
This Country Club home at 7018 Dominion Lane sold for $1.7 million. It has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,356 square feet of living area. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $1.7 million

A Country Club home on Dominion Lane topped the week's sales at $1.7 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Joe Newman was the oldest living graduate of University of Notre Dame. He died July 10 at the age of 108.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2021
Centenarian Joe Newman known for wisdom, advocacy for change

The Aviva senior resident was 108.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sean Morris hangs from the ceiling of his homemade cave rock-climbing wall.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 30, 2012
Sean Morris: Sarasota's ninja

This Sarasota ninja is flipping for training using movement-based stunts.

  • Arts + Culture
Temple Emanu-El Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin welcomed Temple Emanu-El members with the sound of the shofar.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 13, 2020
Temple Emanu-El plans online High Holy Day worship services

The online services will start in mid September.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 9, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 10

A look at our favorite events this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 9, 2018
Longtime Siesta Key resident Scottie Holliday dies at 84

Scottie Holliday was known for her ability to make everyone feel like part of the family.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Violinist James Ehnes was the soloist for Sarasota Orchestra’s “Summer to Winter” Masterworks 3 concert Jan. 4-6. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 7, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra pulls at audiences' heartstrings in Masterworks 3 concert

"Summer to Winter" kicked off 2019 with an unforgettable performance of Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"I have a lot of Sturm und Drang (German for storm and stress) inside my head, so I really like those roles where I get to take what's in my head and put it out there a little bit," Jeffrey Plunkett says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2013
All in the family: Jeffrey Plunkett

When actor Jeffrey Plunkett started acting at Florida Studio Theatre, he was barely older than the interns - now he's 47 and well-seasoned.

  • Arts + Culture
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