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Robin Wright and Cary Elwes in "The Princess Bride." Image source: HBOGO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2018
Binge Blog: Story time

Romantic comedy "The Princess Bride," starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright and Mandy Patinkin and streaming on HBOGO, and sports drama "Miracle," starring Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson and Noah Emmerich and streaming on Netflix, are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 22, 2018
Cops Corner: IRS? Probably not

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 11, 2017
Ann Curry speaks at Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon

The former “TODAY” show star spoke at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 10.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 17, 2016
Film review: 'Indignation'

'Indignation' shines a light on fate and its elusive grasp.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Michael Cannon
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 13, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.13.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.13.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"The job has forced me to be much more organized," Christina Fraser says. "You can't slip up, because everyone’s reputation is on the line, not just mine."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 14, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Party girl

To kick off this month's new Skyspace exhibit, Christina Fraser organized a courtyard fête that should be one of the museum's most enchanting parties yet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 18, 2012
Keeping Pace: Courtland Bernard

Sarasota High senior Courtland Bernard has his sights on finishing the season as one of the top 10 runners in the state in Class 3A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Nucci" follows the life of a young circus performer who works to master the quadruple somersault.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 25, 2019
Life under the big top

Adrian Catarzi, the 13th trapezist to do the triple somersault, wrote a book following his journey to mastering the feat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock said he expects Sarasota County to dispatch police officers to the "snake in the toilet" calls the town receives if they do take over the town's dispatch services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2013
Town of Longboat Key will investigate 911 offer

Town staff will continue to work with Sarasota County staff to see if it makes good financial sense to allow the county to take over 911 dispatch services for the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Lakewood Ranch Ace Store earns 'cool' award; Twelve Oaks opens local assessment center; Taylor Morrison lists six new floor plans; Coin dealer to open in shopping center

  • East County
  • News
Keith and the Florida Bluegrass Express entertain patrons.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off

Linger Lodge Restaurant and Campground hosted a day of "gumbo goodness" and bluegrass tunes for its annual Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off May 17.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Crew Women's Lightweight 8+ members Lucy LaCivita, Lizzie Jendrysik, Chyara Kruger, Eva Harris, Eiley Maginness, Cecelia Plass, Juliette Schumacher and Isabella Gomez and coxswain Graycen Arias (being held) celebrate.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2019
In Sarasota, eight's great

Nathan Benderson Park hosts the USRowing National Championships in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
News Briefs

UTC site changes considered this week; School District will increase staff, supplies

  • East County
  • News
Ocean Properties Ltd. reached an agreement with Key Club Associates, LP, for an outright acquisition of the entire club and its assets for an undisclosed price.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 16, 2012
Ocean Properties to purchase the Key Club

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties will purchase all of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's assets this month and has plans for a future renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dolly Jacobs and Bailey Sloan have worked together at the Circus Arts Conservatory for the last eight years. Backstage the two swap stories and help each other get ready.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 24, 2015
A New Circus Chapter

Bailey Sloan and Dolly Jacobs, a ringmistress and aerialist in the Sailor Circus’ Summer Circus Spectacular, help each other face two different challenges in their varied careers: going to college and grant from the National Endowment for the Arts grant

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 27, 2018
First sea turtle nests of the season spotted on Longboat Key

Nesting season officially begins May 1 with new awareness campaign, plans for rule-enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City staff discussed its wayfinding efforts at a Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce event Jan. 22.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2015
City navigates new approach to its wayfinding program

Bill Nichols, Public Works project manager, has been working on instituting a wayfinding program in the city for nearly five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dark Horse, the white truffle kolsch developed by student Dennis Metz and his team, is worth $200 a bottle. Urbani Truffles donated 14 ounces of truffles.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 8, 2015
Hops to the top

University class teaches students about the science of beer and craft brewery management.

  • East County
  • News
Mustangs senior forward Josh Young barrels into a Pirates defender on a drive to the basket.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2019
Mustangs extend culture of winning — and fun

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball program has had a consistent culture despite the typical turnover of high school rosters.

  • East County
  • Sports
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