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Sarah Bikos and Morgan Hackemer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota residents find happiness on roller derby track

The Bradentucky Bombers are a family, they say.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Howard Millman lounges on Banyan Theater Company's "The Sty of the Blind Pig" set in the Cook Theatre — a stage with which he's extremely familiar.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 30, 2014
Storied Turnaround

Director Howard Millman prepares to open Banyan Theater Company's 'Collected Stories.' The man who saved Asolo Repertory Theatre from closing twice has a few stories of his own.

  • Arts + Culture
Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, lobbied unsuccessfully before the holidays to encourage Congress to approve a glitch bill to stave off insurance costs that have more than tripled for some policyholders.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 10, 2014
Town supports insurance legislation

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown sent a letter to Senator Jeff Brandes this week, thanking him for addressing a flood insurance crisis through a bill he's attempting to pass in the Legislature

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Exterior
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 13, 2016
Home of the Month: 560 Broadway St.

This quaint cottage in Longbeach Village has three bedrooms and two baths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 25, 2015
UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast

UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 23, 2016
Ministerial Association hosts annual Thanksgiving luncheon

Sarasota Ministerial Association hosted local officials and people experiencing homelessness for its 16th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Sarzynski, 92, golfs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On March 20, he shot an unheard-of round of 82. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 8, 2015
92-year-old golfer has stroke of success

Longboat Key Club golfer Michael Sarzynski shocks fellow golfers with a round of 82 — 10 strokes below his age.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Christian School senior Zach Quillian has played catcher since his freshman year. He helped lead the Blazers to back-to-back district championships his sophomore and junior seasons.ÂÂ
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2013
Right Frame of Mind: Zach Quillian

Sarasota Christian School senior catch Zach Quillian has helped lead the Blazers to an impressive 6-0 start under the guidance of two sets of watchful eyes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Scott Collins and Matthew Bower of PNC Wealth Management with Suzanne and Hank Foster.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 13, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

One good turn leads to another ... ; Teacher, Teacher; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
“In Love Walking on Air” is one of two Myrna Morris oil paintings on display featuring African-American subjects. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 16, 2018
'ASALH: Black Muse' exhibit changes the subject

The annual exhibit at Art Center Sarasota showcases African-American artists and artistic subjects.

  • Arts + Culture
Kylie Birch and Sierra Parsons both love history. The girls hope to attend a leadership conference in July, in Washington, D.C.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2013
Student leaders head to Capitol

East County's Kylie Birch and Sierra Parsons hope to attend a leadership conference in D.C.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Goodwill Manasota Vice President of Foundation Veronica Brandon Miller and Goodwill Manasota President and CEO Bob Rosinsky
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 28, 2017
Goodwill Manasota recognizes its top volunteers

The annual Goodwill Ambassador Recognition Luncheon took place on April 28 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2010
Manatee to put brakes on trolley

A grant that's helped fund Longboat Key's Manatee County trolley route expires in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city hopes Lido Key shoreline renourishment efforts can begin later this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2018
Army Corps allocates funds for Big Pass dredge

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has included $13.5 million for a Lido Key renourishment project in its fiscal year 2018 work plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I refuse to listen to people who say there's nothing here," Tim Jaeger says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2014
Jaeger rules the roost

Other artists have big-city dreams, but Tim Jaeger sees Sarasota as a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2010
Cops Corner

May 9 Bible thumper 11:18 a.m. - 3000 block of Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Person. A woman was standing in the street, holding a red Bible, while yelling and cursing at no one in particular.May 9 Bible thumper 11:18 a.m. - 3000 block of Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Person. A woman was standing in the street, holding a red Bible, while yelling and cursing at no one in particular.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jim Herrington’s Longboat Key kumquat tree was overflowing recently with abundance.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 16, 2011
EDIBLES: From tree to table: Kumquat and cranberry relish

Some folks grew up with the cranberry sauce that comes out of a can - after you remove both ends of it, that is, and slide the gelatinous mass onto a plate.

  • Arts + Culture
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 Jessi Smith |
  • October 2, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Pure Sound, Harmonies of Ensemble Basiani

TWIS Talks RIAF: Pure Sound, Harmonies of Ensemble Basiani

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jo Morello and Tyler Yurckonis formed the Starlite Players to highlight the talents of local playwrights and actors.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2015
Starlite Players shines spotlight on local playwrights

Starlite Players offers a new style of theater with short five-minute performances.

  • Arts + Culture
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