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Elisa Hansen explores the stacks from sunrise to sunset at her artistic home: the Ringling Museum.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 27, 2015
Turn the Page

Spending the last 14 years as an ex-pat in Copenhagen, Elisa Hansen returns to her hometown and her art home: the Ringling Museum.

  • Arts + Culture
Fisher Schlabach, Trey Lantz, Garrett Mullenax, Grady Martin and Julian Soriano are enjoying every minute they get to spend on the soccer field with Tony Colton.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 10, 2015
No time for excuses

Sarasota Christian sophomore returned to the soccer field this fall after his fourth battle with Clear-cell sarcoma — a rare form of kidney cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Northern Trust Vice President Chris Romine is the incoming president for the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 11, 2015
Conversation with Chris Romine

Incoming president sets goals high in fulfilling requests for grant money

  • East County
  • News
**Edward Alley
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2016
Saluting Uncle Sam's Orchestra

How the greatest symphony orchestra you've never heard of helped rebuild American foreign relations after WWII.

  • Arts + Culture
The cast of "Catch Me If You Can." Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 20, 2015
Theater Review: 'Catch Me If You Can'

"Catch Me If You Can," playing at The Players Theatre, is a portrait of the con man as a young artist.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
Our View: Traffic troubles

The picture is vividly obvious. Everyone can see the future: Traffic at Gulfstream and U.S. 41 and Fruitville and 41 is destined for gridlock. The imperative is convincing. Longboat, Sarasota and state officials must show what taxpayers expect: leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2013
News Briefs

Candidates reinforce their stance on issues at CONA forum; Tandem parking up for City Commission vote; Patterson Foundation launches Legacy of Valor campaign; Ringling announces 2014 lecture schedule

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy began running in 2010 as a way to stay active. Now she’s in the middle of training for her 10th marathon with the hopes of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2014
Sarasota resident aims to qualify for Boston Marathon

Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy was one of eight people recently chosen to join a group of national ambassadors representing Team CHOCOLATE MILK.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Theater gave me self confidence and validation as an artist," says Richard Parison. "To this day I can walk into any theater in the world and feel like I belong. The smell, the feel, the look, it's universal. I immediately feel at home."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 1, 2014
Dramatic Entrance

Richard Parison Jr. is ready to launch the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe into its next blockbuster phase.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 12, 2014
Moving on

Three East County seniors will continue their football careers at the next level after signing national letters of intent March 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pam Eubanks. Katherine Harris and Paul Blackketter, president of the Suncoast Aquatics Nature Center Associates, hope to raise $1 million from the private sector for the World Cup pentathlon finals in 2014.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 4, 2013
A greater vision

Thanks to community involvement, winning four pentathlon events adds to a strategy to become a world-class amateur sports venue.

  • East County
  • News
Fr. Phillip Schweda, Fr. Robert Dziedziak, Linda Olsen and Bishop Frank Dewane
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 28, 2024
St. Mary, Star of the Sea celebrates 50th anniversary with gala

The 50th anniversary celebration showcases the history of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church and its excitement for the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dianne Fonseca is a 25-year cancer survivor with a goal to raise $1 million for the American Cancer Society.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 6, 2024
Palm Aire resident aims for $1 million donation to American Cancer Society

Palm Aire's Dianne Fonseca has raised over $600,000 so far.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County office formed to oversee housing programs
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2025
Sarasota County office formed to oversee housing programs

The Housing Enhancement and Redevelopment Office is accepting applications for block grants and deferred-payment loans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Kevin Roy is 13th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list as of March 29.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 2, 2024
Lakewood Ranch professional golfer takes winding road to success

Kevin Roy almost gave up golf but now is fighting to get back to the PGA Tour.

  • East County
  • Sports
Resident Lenny Nelson, who said he was pleasantly surprised by the community open house, picks up a free book and checks out other local resources.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 11, 2025
Second Town Green open house on Longboat Key unites community

Nonprofits, religious groups, small businesses and educational services all came together for a community open house on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The world premiere of Ken Ludwig's "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" runs through Feb. 8 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 2, 2025
Lady Molly is on the case at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Ken Ludwig’s "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" cracks the code for a World War II farce on the Asolo Rep stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ronto |
  • November 8, 2023
Ronto Reports Brisk Sales at The Owen Since Board Approval

The building’s amenities and common areas are being designed by Riley Interior Design Principal Carrie L. Riley, ASID.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Ethan Jack Haberfield and Alice M. Gatling star in Florida Studio Theatre's "Dorothy's Dictionary," which runs through Aug. 10 at the Keating Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 21, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Dorothy's Dictionary' defines redemption

The FST production is an odyssey set on the oceans of language.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Hard Heart Burlesque will perform its annual Halloween show Oct. 22 at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 18, 2023
Hard Heart Burlesque unveils its Halloween show

The Sarasota burlesque troupe returns to McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre to spice up the spooky season.

  • Arts + Culture
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