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"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
A rendering showed at Wednesday's meeting depicted the two-story building that was proposed for the site.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2012
Arts Center withdraws site-plan request

The Ringling College division withdrew its request after hearing concerns from the Longbeach Village Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Lakewood Rotary tips glass to charity

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch will host the 10th annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 31, 2014
TWIS Asks - Film Festival Edition: 'Belief' director, Shaun Greenspan

TWIS Asks - Film Festival Edition: 'Belief' director, Shaun Greenspan

  • Arts + Culture
File photoNicholas Masiello, Ricardo Calzadilla, Chris Heron and Chris Vanderze participate in last year’s Sarasota Sailing Squadron camp.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 13, 2015
Summer camps to offer kids sun and fun

The sun is out, and soon the children will be out as well — from school, that is.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy illustration of the proposed bus rapid-transit system.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2011
POLL OF THE DAY: Pull the plug?

This week we published our view to nix the bus rapid-transit system. What is your view?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • March 11, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week three

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week three

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kathleen Ellis regularly volunteers in the library at
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 21, 2013
Your Neighbor: Kathleen Ellis

Books surround Kathleen Ellis in the Sarasota Bay Club Library, where she volunteers on a weekly basis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Kelsey Grau This home at 165 Whittier Drive has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,743 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,496,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 16, 2014
John Ringling Estates home sells for $3,496,000

A home in John Ringling Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
News Briefs

Community association meeting scheduled

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bob Gault |
  • September 11, 2013
Letters to the Editor: Out of the jaws of victory

Recently our Town Commission and town manager have done a responsible job of 'stopping the bleeding' from our underfunded employee pension plans by freezing them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2010
Commission seeks sand options

The Town Commission believes delaying an island-wide beach project for one year will allow the town to explore other beach options.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This  Nokomis home sold  for $3,495,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 2, 2017
Casey Key home sells for $3,495,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 13-Feb. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo Sarasota Yacht Club General Manager Bernhard Kloppenburg and Anthony Puccio, executive chef and food and beverage manager
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2014
Business Briefs

SYC receives International Wine Society Award of Merit; Chiles Restaurant partners with Southeastern Guide Dogs; Ben & Jerry's to hold Free Cone Day

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Our View

About that 25.8% tax hike ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
O'Hara
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Lisa O'Hara joins Coldwell's Longboat Key office; Manatee Association of Realtors swears in 2013 officers; Hargaden named NRT LLC, Southeast luxury markets manager

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tony and Chris Aveni, of Surf Side Free Ride, take passengers around Siesta Key for free with their 1973 Volkswagen Things.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Beach-inspired boutique opens on Ocean Boulevard; Art'n Party makes art accessible on the Key

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2010
PRECO holds district meeting

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Feb. 9, at Woodland Community Church. From 6-7 p.m., members will vote on a new representative to the cooperative's board of directors.

  • East County
  • News
Although overall crime increased by a little more than 5% between 2010 and 2011, the report notes that crime remains relatively low in Sarasota, and that even a modest increase in the number of crimes can raise the percentage in a disproportionate way.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2012
Sheriff's Office releases 2011 crime report

Sarasota Sheriff Tom Knight reflects on the accomplishments of the last year and looks for focus areas in the months to come.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2012
Four organizations partner in 36-hour fundraiser

The Community Foundation of Sarasota, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, the Manatee Community Foundation and The Patterson Foundation have all partnered with the goal of raising $1 million to benefit more than 100 local nonprofits in the animal welfare, arts, education, environment, health and human-services sectors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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