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"Opera, to me, is the study of singing correctly," Joseph Ryan says. "I don't mean to negate the value of pop music or blues or jazz, (but) I'm an opera guy. It’s the main thing I aspire to do every day."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 18, 2012
Joseph Ryan: A Life out Loud

It's hard to believe Joseph Ryan used to be shy. The booming baritone cantors at three churches, sings with the Artist Series, Gloria Musicae and Key Chorale. He often sheds his good guy rep to play the villain in an opera.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2013
Bullock wants Key taxpayers to halt funding

The town does not have the poorest bus ridership route in Manatee County but, it's the only municipality asked to help fund the route's annual cost.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • March 20, 2013
Guest Fashion Editor: Sandra Lindqvist

Elegant Sandra Lindqvist is a Southern belle, but with a European style. Married to Erik for 30 years, she spends summers in his native Stockholm, Sweden, but is immersed in Sarasota charity events during season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate: Lee Rothenberg

The District 1 incumbent and mayor is running again because he still has things he wants to accomplish for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 17, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Masked stowaways

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 2, 2018
Longboat Key Club kicks off social season

Club members gathered at the Harbourside Ballroom Dec. 2 to mark the beginning of season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 12, 2014
FDOT expedites I-75 project

FDOT says it will improve the intersection of I-75 and University Parkway sooner if Manatee and Sarasota counties commit to the proposed solution.

  • East County
  • News
“We’re not here to scare you, freak you out or throw blood in your face,” says Ashley Holland, second from left, who plays Amanda. “It’s a really good story.” The film also features Dominique Golder and Haley Faye.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 22, 2011
Spellbound cast

The independent thriller, 'The Witching Hours,' is a dark story that chronicles the lives of a female cast and their struggle with supernatural abilities while navigating between the mortal and spirit worlds.

  • Arts + Culture
Waffle Stop owner Dolly Hollinger has accrued a sizable collection of Elvis memorabilia over the years.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 11, 2020
Elvis Around Town: Sarasota remembers history with the King

On the 43rd anniversary of Presley's death, Sarasota recalls a glancing encounter with the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 26, 2010
Resident searching for site for Fallen Heroes Memorial

CDD 2 supervisors voted unanimously May 20 against placing the proposed memorial outside Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Carolyn Michel, Benjamin Williamson, Lucy Lavely, Lauren Klein and J. Kenneth Campbell in "Other Desert Cities." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Other Desert Cities'

America has been the arena for a running brawl between the Left and Right since before Upton Sinclair was in diapers. For some, the factional fight is a family feud. The Asolo Rep's production of Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities' introduces us to one such family.

  • Arts + Culture
David Conway. A plan to place speed tables in Turtle Rock has received resident opposition.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 19, 2013
Proposed speed tables rattle Palmer Ranch neighborhood

Some residents of Turtle Rock oppose the proposed installation of 17 speed tables in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Army Corps of Engineers project manager Milan Mora outlines details of a proposed Lido Beach renourishment project at a meeting with Lido Key residents Friday.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2013
Lido residents strategize to rally support for beach project

At a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers today, Lido Key residents discussed how to communicate their support for a proposed Lido Beach renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Camille Giardina is leading the Lady Sailors in points, assists and steals, but the senior point guard's leadership also includes setting the tone for her younger teammates. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
Senior moment

Hungry to improve after a surprising run to the state semifinals, the Sarasota High School girls squad is on a roll again behind the leadership of senior Camille Giardina.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Educator of the Year winner Debra Hartline stands with Support Employee of the Year winner Amanda Keeney.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 13, 2019
Top of the class at Braden River High and Myakka City Elementary in Manatee County

Braden River High teacher earns Educator of Year Award for the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Meet this week's Athlete of the Week: Kirsten Hannabass
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Kirsten Hannabass

Lakewood Ranch High alumna Kirsten Hannabass finished sixth in the Swivel at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship Aug. 12-14, in Janesville, Wis.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lynn Nottage has two Pulitzer prizes. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 11, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe reading will honor black playwrights

WBTT joins theaters across the country in Project1VOICE to honor the voice of African-American playwrights through 'Crumbs from the Table of Joy.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
News Briefs

Wheels are in motion for Siesta trolleys

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Columnist . |
  • September 30, 2017
Students learn from a teacher's illness

No matter the age, students notice changes caused by illness. How one woman's discussion with her pupils opened her classroom to new teaching experiences.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: June 3

Bill Turnbull captured this image of a snowy egret gliding over a lake at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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