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Gloria Musicae will team up with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe for a gospel remake of the holiday classic, Handel's "Messiah." Photo by Barbara Banks.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 7, 2016
Modern ‘Messiah:’ Too Hot to Handel re-imagines a holiday classic

In a gospel re-imagining, Gloria Musicae and WBTT team up to turn Handel’s ‘Messiah’ into a jazz-infused surprise for the holidays.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dating Duo |
  • January 30, 2012
The Dating Duo Visits the James Turrell Skyspace

The Dating Duo Visits the James Turrell Skyspace

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2011
Our View: A grand parking solution

Most rational people agree that parking is not free. Whether it is downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle or Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 18, 2016
Voices of Tomorrow: The National Competition for Voice

Artist Series Concerts awards seven young vocalists.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 17, 2010
Costume couture

It's not easy to transform modern-day opera singers into 15th-century French warriors. Sarasota Opera costume designer Howard Tsvi Kaplan explains.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
Couple finds new angle for fundraising efforts

East County businessman John LaCivita and his wife, Fran, are chairing The Wellness Community's 'Night of Hope' event in March. The couple is determined to make the fundraiser unique.

  • East County
  • News
icehouse
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 19, 2014
Architectural Salvage showroom moves into former Ice House

Architectural Salvage showroom moves into former Ice House

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Two of the seven buildings were repainted in the past two years, and the other five will be repainted beginning May 1.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 8, 2015
Windward Bay recognized for comeback

The condominium is one of three small communities that the Florida Communities of Excellence named as a finalist in its ‘The Comeback Kid’ category.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michele Ozkan
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 24, 2016
Tatum Elementary teacher remembers Packers glory days

Tatum Ridge Elementary teacher Michelle Ozkan never planned to be a professional cheerleader. It was just meant to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 12, 2012
Colony Association preps for next meeting

Development officials, including Colony owner and developer Andy Adams, are expected to be in attendance at a Sept. 24 meeting to answer questions about the the Colony's rehabilitation plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Cheyenne Miller

Sarasota Christian School freshman pitcher Cheyenne Miller threw a complete game, allowing three hits while striking out nine to lead the Lady Blazers to a 12-3 victory over Southeast March 21. The 14-year-old also went 4-for-4 with a double, triple and three RBIs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carlos Beruff
  • By Carlos Beruff |
  • October 5, 2016
My View: Why I ran for the U.S. Senate

We are foolish if we think we will achieve change by sending the same people back to run our government again and again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Liz and Anne Hampton Callaway
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota's music scene: Looking ahead

There’s no shortage of things to look forward to in Sarasota’s music world. Here are a few favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
A condominium at Summer Cove on Siesta Key recently sold for $2,215,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 8, 2018
Siesta Key condominium sells for $2,215,000

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 22-26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Nick Scardina plays first base.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Nick Scardina

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • November 19, 2012
What I'm thankful for ... a Thanksgiving expression of gratitude

What I'm thankful for ... a Thanksgiving expression of gratitude

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Architectural Salvage owner Jesse White said he wants to maintain some aspects of the Ice House building to protect its historical legacy.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 17, 2014
Salvage showroom adds to Design District

Sarasota Architectural Salvage has taken root in the burgeoning Rosemary District with a new location in the former Ice House exhibition space on 10th Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners denied the requested street vacation in a 4-1 vote Monday night.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 7, 2015
City denies Ringling College street vacation request

Despite numerous appeals from Ringling College staff and students, the Sarasota City Commission declined to vacate a portion of Old Bradenton Road on the school’s campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom Cail and his son, Jaxon, man their grills. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 1, 2013
The thrill of the grill

There is something almost primal about putting food to fire. And with the most frantic part of the year behind us, there is more time to do it these days. So, we sought out a cross section of grilling enthusiasts and asked them to share their treats, tales and tips. Our grillers range in age from 3 to the 70s, and their specialties include ribs, chicken, chicken wings and salmon.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Fire Rescue has obtained a new water rescue all-terrain vehicle and a Jet ski to assist with water rescue operations on both Sarasota Bay and Gulf waters. (courtesy of town of Longboat Key)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2013
Fire Rescue starts water safety program

Last week, firefighter paramedics received training from Sarasota County lifeguards to learn water assessment review and to learn how to launch a new Jet ski from the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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