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Rich Krause, a plumber from Bradenton, brought his iPad to every class session to take notes during instruction and peer feedback. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 26, 2017
Amateur Hour: Beginners learn the art of stand-up

McCurdy’s Humor Institute puts local comedy fans through stand-up bootcamp.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2013
Cameras produce major hits for police

The license-camera system has flagged approximately 5,000 vehicles since it went live in August, meaning police must often prioritize what vehicles to stop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Evan Berman with the second place trophy from the Bridge Base Online Youth Swiss Teams division of the  North American Contract Bridge tournament.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2016
Cardinal Mooney senior finds success in card game bridge

Evan Berman, a senior at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, talks about what fuels his interest in the card game of bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People watch as Suzy Brenner explains how partnership came to be.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 21, 2019
Medical partnership fills void in Longboat Key

Vaiety of services in one stop

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 16, 2013
Social Studies: Lee Peterson

Lee Peterson's story could only have happened in Sarasota, where she moved with her husband, the late J. Robert Peterson, around 1993 ...

  • Arts + Culture
Geraldine Librandi, as Becky, and Don Walker, as her husband, Joe, kiss in Baynan Theatre Company's production of "Becky's New Car."
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 13, 2011
Theater Review: 'Becky's New Car'

Director Gil Lazier has chosen a true actor's showcase for the Banyan Theatre Company's season kick-off production, and the actors he's chosen are truly showing off their stuff.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
Obituary: Lou Kapernaros

Lou Kapernaros, 90, of Longboat Key, died June 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2018
New DNA evidence links Delmer Smith to 2009 homicide

Smith was sentenced to death in 2013 for the murder of Kathleen Briles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patti O'Berg and Allen Kretschmar in "Harvey." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 3, 2013
Theater Review: 'Harvey'

"Harvey" is probably best known as a 1950 film starring Jimmy Stewart and Josephine Hull. Mary Chase, who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama as a result, wrote the play. The Players' production captures all the old-fashioned quaintness of a slower, simpler time.

  • Arts + Culture
Logan Learned, Ricki Bertoni, Ricardo Graziano, Jamie Carter and Kate Honea all prefer live music to recordings.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 24, 2013
Spotlight: Theatre of Dreams goes live

Live music is a new element for this year's Theatre of Dreams program.

  • Arts + Culture
More than 100 residents of Tara, University Place and neighboring communities sported red shirts at the May 24 to show their opposition to the Tara Bridge project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2016
Tara Bridge conversation reignites

Commissioners indicate funding for the project won't be available any time soon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 1, 2015
FDOT project will cause Siesta bridge closures

FDOT project will cause Siesta bridge closures

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Venetian-inspired estate features a three-story main house.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 17, 2017
Longboat Key property to become most expensive listing in tri-county history

The estate is set to hit the market in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • April 30, 2009
Deal us in

Too much time

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteer librarian Linda Lutz helps Todd and Isabel Jordan check out books for their week.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 15, 2019
Longboat Key Library offers an oasis of books

Library or social gathering spot? Why not both?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 22, 2018
John Brennan kicks off 2018 RCLA Town Hall

The former director of the CIA talked foreign relations, global trends and cyber security during the first lecture on Jan. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 2, 2009
Prep teams tee off for 2009 season

The Braden River boys and girls golf teams began their seasons Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Lakewood Ranch will begin its season Sept. 8, and ODA will begin its season Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bud Collins was known for his colorful trousers.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 9, 2016
Journalist Bud Collins colored the tennis world

Arthur Worth “Bud” Collins, 86, of Brookline, Mass., and former owner at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, died March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission selected Maggie D. Mooney-Portale, of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell, as the town’s new attorney May 6.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2014
Commission questions town attorney's legal advice

Longboat Key town commissioners are willing to give Maggie Mooney-Portale more time in her role but have questions about her performance, including her handling of a recent Colony hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations supported increased fines for noise violations after Arlington Park residents voiced concerns about the Cabana Inn property. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2020
City mulls further revisions to noise ordinance

After the commission agreed to increase the financial penalties for violators, the city’s sound regulations will be revisited at a future hearing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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