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Actress Ali Wentworth is set to speak at Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series on April 9.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 26, 2018
Actress Ali Wentworth announced as new speaker for RCLA Town Hall 2018 Lecture Series

Actress Ali Wentworth is set to speak at Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series on April 9.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carole J. Bufford performs 'Come Together: When the '60s Met the '70s.' Photo by Sarah Haley
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 24, 2019
‘Come Together: When the ’60s Met the ’70s’ delivers first-rate music

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret production cleverly avoids formulaic nostalgia.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 12, 2016
Temple Emanu-El puts on Hanukkah production

Temple Emanu-El seventh graders showed off their theatrical skills during Sunday’s Hanukkah performance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Bidwell-Wood House is rumored to be where the murder of postmaster Charles Abbe was planned. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Historical Resources.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 22, 2019
Spooky Sarasota: Haunting tales of the city's past

Want to get creeped out in the middle of town? Here are a couple ghost tours that share the city's darker side.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kelli Smith is due to start on May 3 as the police chief of Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 5, 2021
Longboat Key to begin search for new police chief

Current Longboat Key Police Chief Kelli Smith's resignation is effective as of April 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Fokuhara waits for his pitch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota Senior Softball Association gives members competition they crave

The association has more than 350 members spread over six leagues.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Running back Jaylin Austin rushed for 594 yards on 84 carries.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 19, 2015
Football Preview: Braden River High

After posting a perfect regular season in 2014, Braden River looks to build on last season's historic success.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
Summer Chef Jam kicks off with Mattison's City Grille

The annual food and beer event featured three small plates from Chef Paul Mattison.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 28, 2016
Booker football can't hold lead, falls to Southeast

The Tornadoes were up as many as 15 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michael and Ruth Harshman recently founded Lakewood Ranch-based Fair Divorce. The firm offers mediation for couples, and if necessary, will navigate the document preparation process required for a non-contested divorce. Photo by Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 13, 2013
Fresh Start: Ruth and Michael Harshman

Mediation services are a fast-growing segment of the legal industry. An entrepreneurial husband-wife team seeks to capitalize on the trend with a focus on divorces.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota High girls basketball team cruised to a 65-41 victory over North Port Dec. 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Sailors cruise to victory; Lady Thunder, Lady Blazers tie; Baseball camp to be held at ODA; Orioles to hold ice show

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Friday, Feb. 13
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 5, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Feb. 5

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Feb. 5

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 1, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'Big Eyes'

The new film, "Big Eyes," is a true story based on a big lie.

  • Arts + Culture
Suzanne Farrel
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 20, 2011
Scene & Heard

Farrell gets her dance on in Sarasota; 'See Jane' make lasting connections at SFF; Carolyn Michel reunites with herself; Ebtg closes up shop; HOT TICKETS

  • Arts + Culture
A youth ambassador with Goodwill Manasota, Brianna Moss says youth should do their part to help save the environment.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2017
It's cool she cares

Braden River student's 'Be Cool School Challenge' benefits Goodwill

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 14, 2011
Mustangs finish second in Sunshine State all-sports awards

Lakewood Ranch High scored 610.5 points to finish second overall in Class 4A in the FHSAA Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup all-sports awards.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories that ran this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rosbie Thompson and George McQuillen are one of 250 Manatee County student-mentor pairs participating this year in Take Stock in Children, a statewide, non-profit mentor program that provides college scholarships to students from low-income families.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 5, 2012
Heart to Heart: Rosbie Thompson and George McQuillen

Student-mentor pair Rosbie Thompson and George McQuillen have forged a bond in Manatee County Take Stock in Children program.

  • East County
  • News
A photo simulation of what a DAS node on a light pole and a tower in the distance would look like from a motorist’s viewpoint on Gulf of Mexico Drive.  Photo courtesy of Alpha Omega Communications LLC.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2013
Chapel will vote on fate of cell tower lease

If Island Chapel members approve the extension of a lease agreement for a cell tower, Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile plan to submit a new application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Inception." Image source; Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2018
Binge Blog: Sweet dreams are made of this

"Inception," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Cillian Murphy, and "American Vandal," starring Jimmy Tatro, are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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