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Marcelo Gomes. Photo courtesy of Vutti Photography.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 24, 2017
American Ballet Theatre principal Marcelo Gomes to perform with Sarasota Ballet

Gomes will perform in ‘The Two Pigeons,’ during Sarasota Ballet’s ‘A Tribute to Ashton.’

  • Arts + Culture
Bernadette DiPino, Sarasota’s first woman to lead the police department, will manage a police force of 174 sworn officers. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 18, 2012
New chief in town: Bernadette DiPino

In Ocean City, Md., Bernadette DiPino became the first woman on the SWAT team and trained hundreds of other officers in community policing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 28, 2018
Birthday celebrations go abroad

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang

  • Black Tie
Jennifer Moss, president of the FPRA, and Julie Platt, president of the Central West Coast Chapter of the FPRA
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 25, 2011
Florida Public Relations Association meeting gets social

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Associations held its first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Lutz, Tracy Henderson, Rebecca Blitz and Penny Shuff. Chefs Phil Mancini and Tommy Klauber led the way and prepared each course before turning over the reins — and pots, pans and kitchen utensils — to the attendees.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha's gets a taste of Italy at interactive dinner

The Taste of Italy Interactive Dinner held for St. Martha's Catholic School drew 150 eager participants to the event Saturday, Sept. 24, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob Stanley is managing broker of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate's Longboat Key office.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2011
LBK office named among top NRT Coldwell offices

The branch ranked No. 4 among Coldwell offices of similar size nationwide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 3, 2017
Church of the Redeemer hosts pawfect movie night

Attendees watched “The Secret Life of Pets” on the lawn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Obituary: Shawn Anthony Sapuppo

Shawn Anthony Sapuppo, 35, of Bradenton, died Oct. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2010
Report reveals Colony renovation options

A project feasibility report performed by Karins Engineering Group Inc. states Colony unit owners could occupy the units again if they agree to pay $600,500.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dan Powers
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Dan Powers

Dan Powers wants to change spending philosophies.

  • East County
  • News
Co-Chairwoman Kitty Cranor, special guest Cherie Blair and Co-Chairwoman Kathleen Weiner at last year’s Town Hall Platinum Dinner.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 4, 2012
12 events in 2012

Because Sarasota's social and charitable scene is jam-packed every week with fun parties and soirees benefiting notable causes, BT has compiled an abbreviated 2012 Black Tie social calendar featuring 12 don't-miss events that we're looking forward to this year.

  • Arts + Culture
A state law renders Siesta Key's dog ban legally obsolete.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: State law permits pet presence on Siesta Key Beach

A win for pet owners comes at the expense of those who wish to prohibit dog presence on public beaches.

  • April Fools
Fernando Traba
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 6, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Chamber Concert: 'Brass to Bassoon'

Orchestra musicians break into smaller ensembles for 'Brass to Bassoon.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Keely Pastor holding Ruby Pastor and from the front: Violet Pastor, Gigi Tuffile, Jewels Morgan, Emme Morgan, Emma Mancini and Lilly Mancini. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Black Tie & Tales updates you on social news in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Pine View School sophomore Clark Dean has been rowing with the Sarasota Crew for the past four years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 6, 2015
Crew rower competes for national award

Sarasota Crew rower Clark Dean is one of five finalists for the 2015 USRowing Fan’s Choice Junior Athlete of the Year award.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 19, 2017
Second Chance Last Opportunity honors outstanding community members

The 22nd annual Share the Light Luncheon was held on Oct. 19 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2014
Movie Review: Nightcrawler

Movie Review: Nightcrawler

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
Colony Lender files partition suit against Breakpointe LLC

Colony Lender LLC is asking a judge to force the parties to bid on a 2.3-acre parcel at the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By TWIS Street |
  • March 11, 2013
VIDEO: The Black Diamond Burlesque's downtown drive -- blindfolded

VIDEO: The Black Diamond Burlesque's downtown drive -- blindfolded

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Each week, The Observer releases a new video as part of our webisode series, "Patron Saints." It’s a series that showcases a patron of the arts and the venue to which they donate.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Patron Saints: Dr. Phillip Nelson

Dr. Phillip Nelson moved to The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch retirement community about a decade ago. The retired OB/GYN had been involved in community theater in his past and was searching for an activity in which to get involved.

  • Arts + Culture
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