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Gwen Fogt, owner of Fogt’s Gulf Coast Music Center, says her store has become a hub for area musicians.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 5, 2017
At Fogt's Music, Sarasota's music community thrives

To area musicians, Fogt’s is more than a store — it’s the best clubhouse, support system, music school, repair shop and social hub in town.

  • Arts + Culture
Janet Hunter
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 8, 2015
People with Purpose: Janet Hunter

Janet Hunter, a longtime volunteer in Sarasota, discusses where her passions lie after 24 years of involvement in the community — as well as why she feels a personal obligation to pay it back.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • June 4, 2013
Top 10 reasons musical theater people are like Superman

Top 10 reasons musical theater people are like Superman

  • Arts + Culture
The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson surpassed the 5,000-yard passing mark in the second half of the Thunder’s 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2012
Evan Wilson surpasses 5,000 passing yards as ODA tops Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson eclipsed 5,000 career passing yards while lead the host Thunder to a 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jere and Joanne Sheehan aboard the Oasis of the Seas earlier this year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Make your vote count at YourObserver.com

Voting for our online "It's Read Everywhere" contest runs from Nov. 1 through Nov. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 12, 2014
Our view

The lost will to work

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 5, 2010
Mustang signs with USF Bulls

Lakewood Ranch offensive lineman Austin Reiter graduated early and will enroll at the University of South Florida this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 29, 2009
Sign campaign assails Cabana Inn vote

The owner of the Cabana Inn began placing signs on his other properties Thursday urging Vice Mayor Kelly Kirschner to change his vote, which denied a request to redevelop the motel/lounge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vern Buchanan is the representative for Florida's 13th District.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2011
Buchanan to hold Sarasota town hall meeting

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will discuss jobs and the economy, among other topics at 11 a.m., today, at New College of Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Angerman, Coral Pleas and Mary King
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 30, 2011
American Business Women's Assocation Fundraiser Runway Party

American Business Women's Assocation Fundraiser Runway Party

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2012
Developer to open sporting clays range

The Ancient Oak Gun Club is expected to open in February on 70 acres.

  • East County
  • News
Preliminary site plans show Jebco's plans for land near the Whitaker Bayou.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 24, 2015
Residents, developers talk North Trail condo project

Last week, representatives for Jebco Ventures fielded questions regarding a multi-phase, mixed-use project that will initially bring 76 condos to the Whitaker Bayou waterfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daisy Vulovich, an associate vice president, explains how State College of Florida aligns itself to help area businesses.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 30, 2016
CORE searches for class act

Regional colleges, universities consider ways to eventually serve Lakewood Ranch's incoming biotech campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Obituary: Claire Louise Henkle

Obituary: Claire Louise Henkle

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 6, 2016
Controversial builder draws complaints on Siesta

After being banned from building on Anna Maria Island, Shawn Kaleta has started generating concerns from Siesta Key property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
It's read (online) everywhere

It's read (online) everywhere

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Paul testified on her own behalf during a sentencing hearing Friday at the Manatee County Judicial Center. The former manager of Sand Cay was sentenced to three years in prison.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2013
Former manager gets three years

Judy Paul was ordered to serve 10 years probation and pay $200,000 in restitution to Sand Cay after she completes her prison sentence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jozef Batko
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 1, 2016
Freedom of Expression: Jozef Batko's abstract art

Jozef Batko finds a sense of freedom in painting.

  • Arts + Culture
"Opera, to me, is the study of singing correctly," Joseph Ryan says. "I don't mean to negate the value of pop music or blues or jazz, (but) I'm an opera guy. It’s the main thing I aspire to do every day."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 18, 2012
Joseph Ryan: A Life out Loud

It's hard to believe Joseph Ryan used to be shy. The booming baritone cantors at three churches, sings with the Artist Series, Gloria Musicae and Key Chorale. He often sheds his good guy rep to play the villain in an opera.

  • Arts + Culture
Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane stands near the hurricane-tracking chart in the Sarasota County administration building.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 11, 2013
McCrane keeps an eye on Sarasota's safety

As Sarasota emergency management chief, Ed McCrane's job is to keep residents and tourists prepared for the worst.

  • Sarasota
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