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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 14, 2019
WUSF hosts Robert Siegel at first annual luncheon

The Listen Up Luncheon was held Nov. 14 at Michael's on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
Mary Bensel is executive director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization finalist: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was named a finalist for cultural organization at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 18, 2018
Downtown businesses thank first responders

January was designated the second annual First Responders Appreciation Month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 16, 2017
Selah Freedom educates supporters at summer fundraiser

The nonprofit’s new event, Sail Into Freedom, took place on June 15 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Blythe Gaissert-Levitt
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 23, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra Song Fest Concerts

The programs Dirk Meyer and the Sarasota Orchestra presented last Thursday and Friday in Holley Hall followed the three "C's" to the letter.

  • Arts + Culture
Ryan “Ryanito” Larrañaga is both the co-founder/partner at Art, Rhythm & Culture Festival and a radio personality at WSLR 96.5 Community Radio. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 18, 2018
Rapper Ryanito partners with The Pops Orchestra for inaugural concert

Rapper Ryanito will perform music from his first LP with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe artist Michael Mendez and The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
As of last week, the bridge's 98 LED lights have been replaced.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2014
New lights installed along Ringling Bridge

After equipment failures caused several lights to go out along the John Ringling Causeway Bridge, a city-hired contractor has replaced all of the bridge's light fixtures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The properties at 1588 N. Casey Key Road face the Gulf of Mexico and Little Sarasota Bay.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 12, 2021
Casey Key waterfront estate sells for $9.25 million

The property at 1588 N. Casey Key Road was the top seller in the Sarasota, Palmer Ranch, Siesta Key, Casey Key and Nokomis areas for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sydney Jaco and Wynna Jaco stand together on Braden River volleyball Senior Night. There has always been a Jaco on the Pirates volleyball team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2017
Pirates volleyball family takes final voyage

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2011
Our View

Where's the traffic control?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Helene Levin, Sallie Feldman, Bobbi Blackman and Suzanne Weitz play mahjong at the Grove.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Game on in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents gather for mahjong while supporting each other and local businesses.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Veshosky, Nancy Rozance, Carol Erker, Sydney Turner,                                  Mike Purdum and Jack Rozance Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Cleanup Crew

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key picked up 50 pounds of trash from Gulf of Mexico Drive over the weekend.

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  • Neighbors
Guest Speakers Jason and David Benham
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 12, 2019
Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center celebrates life

The Life is Beautiful! Dinner and Silent Auction was hosted March 12 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Gardeners Out East President Carolyn Lowry-Nation and Blue Star Memorial project manager  and club member Karen Eckert stand with a rendering of the marker in its proposed location in front of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2017
Town Hall may get Blue Star memorial

Blue Star Memorial program to come to Lakewood Ranch?

  • East County
  • News
The $1.42 billion purchase is one of the largest made by Roper Industries.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2012
Roper embarks on $1.4 billion deal

Lakewood Ranch-based Roper Industries plans to acquire Sunquest Information Systems for $1.42 billion.

  • East County
  • News
NewGate headmaster Tim Seldin, with his dog Bikram,  says the new campus will allow NewGate to triple its high school program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2016
New Montessori school won't forget building's history

NewGate Montessori expects to take up to 25 more students by June.

  • East County
  • News
The Orange Avenue-Ringling Boulevard is scheduled to stay closed through mid-April, city staff said.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 1, 2018
Businesses, residents await Ringling roundabout

Construction at the Ringling Boulevard-Orange Avenue intersection is expected to continue through mid-April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the club’s first national gold medal, during the USRowing Youth National Championships. It placed second last year. Courtesy photos.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2013
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team

The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
China Smith stopped boxing in 2007 to launch his non-profit, China Smith and Friends Inc. This year, he hopes to return to the ring.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2012
Neighbors: China Smith

'The People's Champ' talks about growing up in Sarasota, giving back to his community and his plans to return to the boxing ring.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Jonathan Katz will facilitate the five-week program on Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2020
Bereavement Support Group returns to Longboat

Rabbi Jonathan Katz brings the five-week program to the key, beginning Jan. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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