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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 13, 2013
Hidden In Plain Sight: 'Sarasota Half in Dream'

Derek Murphy and Mitchell Zemil set out to uncover what lies beneath Sarasota's surface in their documentary, 'Sarasota Half in Dream.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 12, 2016
Killer Aspirations: Filmmaker gets dark with 'Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer'

‘Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer’ takes a darkly comedic look at the universal desire for a sense of purpose.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat Key Club's new Mind & Motion studio for fitness classes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 9, 2013
Aerobic Grandma: Menu of fitness classes for the upcoming year

Whether you are in great physical condition and raring to go or one of those snowbirds who returns each winter saying, "I haven't done a thing since I left here last spring," you have quite a smorgasbord of classes to choose from on the Key this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • June 11, 2013
Meet Ila Edwards, bar chef and curious cocktail aficionado

Meet Ila Edwards, bar chef and curious cocktail aficionado

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Freshman Jared Snyder was eager to show off his lacrosse skills with the hopes of being recruited to participate in the Nike Blue Chip Lacrosse Camp.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 3d Blue Chip Lacrosse

Nearly 200 of the top middle and high school lacrosse players in the Northeast showed off their skills during the 3d Blue Chip national recruiting camp Nov. 25-27 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. During the camp, players in grades 8-12 participated in a series of intense skill training sessions followed by games. Following each regional camp, 120 of the area's best players will be invited to train in front of a panel of local, regional and national coaches with the goal of being invited to the Nike Blue Chip Lacrosse Camp in June 2012. The 3d Blue Chip series will continue with the South region Dec. 9-11 at Premier.

  • East County
  • Sports
An arts consultant has reiterated its belief that the current Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall can not adequately serve as a long-term venue.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 12, 2018
Bayfront planners ponder future of Van Wezel

As The Bay Sarasota considers a new bayfront performing arts hall, the group also wants to honor the legacy of the existing Van Wezel building — but how?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Tatone. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beautiful Noise' filmmaker shoots next project; Sarasota Film Fest names new director; Booker High tuxedo thief still on the lam

  • Arts + Culture
James Slavin judges a student’s submission.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 30, 2014
The Regional Science Fair judging begins

The event is co-sponsored by the Dart Foundation and the Faulhaber Foundation. The Education Foundation and community sponsors fund the fair's expenses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nikki Yanez, won the USTA Girls 12 hard court national championship this past August.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2016
Making a mark on the competition

Sarasota 12-year-old has been playing in the Girls’ 18s singles division for the past year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 20, 2017
Ringling College Library Association presents Jared Cohen

He's visited over 100 countries and advised not one, but two Secretaries of State. Now, as the president of the think tank Jigsaw Cohen weighs in on technology's role in international politics.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Friends said little as they placed flowers at the base of the tree.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2015
Community mourns at accident site

Friends of Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran gathered quietly at the site of their death Saturday evening.

  • East County
  • News
Despite some neighborhood support, opposition remains. A social-media movement has organized against the Ringling Plaza Walmart.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 11, 2012
Ringling Walmart receives support

The Sarasota Planning Board is scheduled to vote on the 97,000-square-foot store Nov. 14. Although two neighborhood associations approve of the project, some opposition remains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cecily and Larry Lancit are expanding Paradise Coast TV to hotels in Sarasota. (Photo by Ed Clement)
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 9, 2014
A Wider Lens

Paradise Coast TV is expanding its hotel-room programming to visitors in Sarasota by building on its success in the Naples area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Press submitted this photo taken at Bay Isles Beach Club, noting that the waves on Longboat Key were bigger than those of North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 8

Cheryl Press submitted this photo taken at Bay Isles Beach Club, noting that the waves on Longboat Key were bigger than those of North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: Summer flavors simmer online

You're in for a tasty treat this summer. Check out our online video series, "In the Kitchen," for an episode each, featuring a member restaurant of The Originals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cast of Asolo Rep'     s production of "Beatsville." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 29, 2017
‘Beatsville’ creators poke fun at conformity at Asolo

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s world premiere musical takes on beatnik culture with a touch of escapism.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
News Briefs

Broadway street resurfacing project begins Wednesday; Town receives award for website application; Town urges residents to prepare for hurricane season

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Bargain shopping sees lucrative return at sale

John Vorel, a volunteer at the annual St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild's rummage sale, shares the story of how one shopper got a surprisingly sweet deal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
After 50 years, couple's love stays in style

On March 5, Linda and Joseph Meece, who now live in Crystal River, celebrated their 50th anniversary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chase Maasdorp.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Maasdorp

The ODA senior talks Chris Paul and the importance of leadership.

  • East County
  • Sports
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