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"I feel like TV has taken a lot away from what we do," Elayne Kramer says. "I don't think people realize how much time and dedication goes into learning an act. It's live. You've got to get it right the first time."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 11, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Twisted sister

Circus Sarasota contortionist Elayne Kramer is wowing audiences with her flexibility. The sixth-generation circus performer shares the secrets to her bendable bod.

  • Arts + Culture
In Sarasota County, commercial property owners must keep sounds at or below 75 decibels when measured from the real property line between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2012
County eyes ways to quiet sound saga

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid has asked for a budget option to add a code enforcement officer on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 30, 2012
Circle officials bemoan lack of service

St. Armands Circle officials warn city staff that the lack of basic services is starting to affect the Circle's overall appearance as a major tourism destination.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
Sidelines

Manatee Bearcats win state championship; BRSC to host tryouts; Extra Innings announces summer clinics; Bulldog Navy Wildcat team wins South Conference Championship

  • East County
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Town Commission voted unanimously to accept a settlement agreement that Armstrong had already signed at a Thursday, April 19 special meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2012
FULL STORY: Town settles Armstrong case

The commission has agreed to settle a 2010 code enforcement dispute, but Mayor Jim Brown had strong words for resident Jim Armstrong.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney, left, and Heritage Harbour resident Tim Larson, of Salt of the Earth, can’t wait to break ground on the memorial next month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2012
Observed: Perseverance, passion yield patriotic results

Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney is taking a lesson from Thomas Jefferson.

  • East County
  • Opinion
"We both like to win," Ryan Ockey, left, said of himself and his brother, Damon. "We've had a couple of races where we’ve both been on the podium, and that’s pretty cool." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Cardel Homes revved up for Payton

The homebuilder will auction off shotgun-seat laps in its Ferrari racecars to raise funds for the Payton Wright Foundation and another charity.

  • East County
  • News
John Henry is one of a few famous sculptors who still produces his work from his own studio and with his own crew. These days, most sculptors subcontract the work to fabrication facilities.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 9, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Man of steel

Sarasota Season of Sculpture curator John Henry discusses his trademark style, his ironic name and why season six will (most likely) not offend you.

  • Arts + Culture
Meklit Hadero. Photo by Rus Anson.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 19, 2011
Scene & Heard

RIAF drama, cool encores, mistaken identities; Sarasota Ballet gets its pink on; Former dancer sells massive canvas

  • Arts + Culture
Both sides say this isn’t the end of the case.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Town plans to re-file Armstrong suit

Judge Charles Roberts dismissed the case against James Armstrong without prejudice, but the town will re-file the lawsuit to clarify its intent.

  • Longboat Key
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"You just get up and go," Aaron Muhl says of the 16-hour days he spends working the Ringling International Arts Festival. "It feels like five minutes has passed from the time you fall asleep to the time your alarm goes off again."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 6, 2010
Backstage Pass: The Stage Master

Aaron Muhl, stage master for the Ringling International Arts Festival, takes a break from his whirlwind schedule to discuss how he will juggle 45 performances in five days.

  • Arts + Culture
Ruth and Elmer Berkel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2011
Sarasota: Our Town

Picture this: a Fourth of July photo-op; Isn't she lovely?; Every little thing she does is magic; Director of film featured in Diversions changes title; 'Boat Tea' celebrates Suncoast Grand Prix Fest; Some like it hot

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 28, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

July 18 Punchy Drunk 2:44 a.m. - 5200 block of Calle Menorca. Battery. Sheriff's deputies were called to a home where two men were fighting. Two friends were drinking and began arguing about girls. The victim told the deputy his friend grabbed him and threw him to the ground. The suspect had a different version of events: He said he was trying to get the victim to go inside the house, so his yelling wouldn't disturb the neighbors. The suspect said he grabbed his friend just to try to calm him down, and in doing so, they both ended up on the ground. The victim didn't have any visible marks and decided not to press charges.

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Ted Morton created one of Sarasota's most recognizable businesses in Morton's Market.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2010
Sarasota remembers Morton's Market founder

Ted Morton, a businessman for more than 50 years in Sarasota, died last night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Connor Dzembo, 4, was diagnosed with A-T one year ago. Photo by Dorothy Snyder Photography.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 15, 2010
Wobbly Feet finances first case study

East County-based Wobbly Feet Foundation has partnered with the A-T Children's Project to study the role of inflammation in Ataxia Telangiectasia patients.

  • East County
  • News
"There’s a huge stigma against improv," Jeremy Lamb says. "Like it’s disposable, like it’s some dumb gimmick you’d see in a bar, which couldn’t be further from the truth."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 28, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Off the cuff

Florida Studio Theatre's newest long-form improviser likens performing on stage for hours to a unique form of storytelling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2011
STILL FIGHTING

Anthony and Ivette Littlejohn's son, Adrian, was diagnosed with cancer in November. The family is one of many being helped by the Payton Wright Foundation, which has a golf outing fundraiser on May 13.

  • East County
  • News
"Working in a theater is like working on an island of misfit toys where everyone is welcomed and embraced, flaws and all," Deborah Kerr says.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 27, 2011
Performance art

GPAC's performance coordinator, Deborah Kerr, explains her all-encompassing job title, Canadian sense of humor and fascination with puppets.

  • Arts + Culture
Jonathan Yarwood will receive his award at the British Open.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2011
Concession Golf Club pro earns international honor

Jonathan Yarwood, of The Concesssion's Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, will receive his UK PGA Master Professional status at the British Open.

  • East County
  • Sports
"It's been said before that if Shakespeare were alive today, he’d be rapping," says Matthew McLendon, pictured here in front of "king yo on the queen, yo!" by artist Iona Rozeal Brown.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 18, 2011
The 'bling' king

The Ringling Museum's associate curator of modern and contemporary art takes his love of hip-hop beyond 'bling.'

  • Arts + Culture
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