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A vocal student at the State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Natalie Almeter plans to pursue a career in opera.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 4, 2015
The Next Level

After getting her start in the youth opera, Natalie Almeter moves to the main stage in Sarasota Opera’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro.’

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2016
'Guys and Dolls' honors tradition at Asolo Rep

Director/choreographer Josh Rhodes brings fresh energy to a classic musical.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 17, 2010
'Hansel and Gretel' adds innocence to opera season

Lance Inouye is directing about two-dozen children for Sarasota Opera's most talked about classic fairytale production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Rams

Senior setter Regina Aluise had 18 set assists, four kills and 10 service points to lead the Braden River High volleyball team past Riverview tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
(Dex Honea)
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 8, 2016
Explosions rock Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key

A fire tore through storage sheds at the gulf front property Sunday night, causing two propane tanks to explode.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 18, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Steve Lubrino is the head coach of the Lakewood Ranch Swim Association Lightning.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
Lightning swim coach treats his team like family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Middle hitter Madison Jaco has been playing on Braden River’s varsity volleyball team since she was a sophomore.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Volleyball: Court General

Senior Madison Jaco has spent the past two years developing into one of the vocal leaders for the Lady Pirates team.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
News Briefs

$5.9 million Siesta sale highest for 2011; Commission OKs urban chicken keeping; Johns arrested in prostitution sting

  • Sarasota
  • News
Danielle Brown and Ricardo Graziano dance George Balanchine's "Diamonds." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 16, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet substitutes 'The Nutcracker' for dazzling 'Victorian Winters'

Sarasota Ballet's dazzling triple bill, 'Victorian Winters,' featured Sir Frederick Ashton's 'Les Patineurs' and 'Enigma Variations' with George Balanchine's 'Diamonds.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Lakewood Ranch sophomore forward Jack Kelley muscles his way to the hoop in the first quarter. (Photos courtesy Brian Blanco)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 5, 2016
Mustangs capture Class 7A-District 11 crown

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team captured its first district title in 11 years Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. River Club residents Elaine and David Lunkes recently traveled to Europe. The couple brought their favorite newspaper to Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Brussels.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. River Club residents Elaine and David Lunkes recently traveled to Europe. The couple brought their favorite newspaper to Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Brussels.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Laura Freedman, directory of early childhood education at Temple Sinai, and Sunny Brownrout, vice president of youth education at Temple Sinai, prepared to meet guests at last year’s open house. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Synagogue council will hold open houses in both counties; School district adds to its senior leadership team

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
Sidelines

Ranch Little League registration under way; New Balance to hold Cross-Country Day

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Scoreboard

Check out the latest bridge and golf scores.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ringling Museum's new identity includes six icons featuring the six venues that operate under "The Ringling." Courtesy image.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 15, 2013
The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity

The Museum's new identity, "The Ringling" was unveiled Monday, April 15

  • Arts + Culture
During a press conference today, Circus Arts Conservatory co-founder Pedro Reis  said he was thankful there were no fatalities and the circus organization'  s "hearts go out" to Wallenda troupe leader Nik Wallenda and his family.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2017
Five injured in Circus Sarasota highwire fall

Five performers fell from the wire during a practice run of the eight-person pyramid — the show’s grand finale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
J. Mack Reid stands with members of the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 25, 2013
J. Mack Reid leaves mark on Boys and Girls Club

After more than two decades with the organization, Reid is preparing for retirement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An ordinance that deals with cellular tower regulations will be reviewed at the commission’s December and January regular meetings.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 1, 2013
Telecommunications extension granted

The extension - which now runs through April 11 - allows the town to bring a telecommunications ordinance forward for the commission's review at its Nov. 13 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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