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Leon Pitts II, Chris Eisenberg, Nate Jacobs and Michael Mendez. Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • March 13, 2013
Theater Review: 'Soul Crooners 2'

Whoooo-weeeee! Give up the funk! "Soul Crooners 2" is a hip-twitching, funkadelic good time.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • May 4, 2011
Dance Review: 'Spring Surprise'

Not all surprises are good surprises. That was the case for the final performance of the Sarasota Ballet's 20th anniversary season - unfortunate for such a celebratory year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • March 7, 2013
What's In Robin's Queue: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"

What's In Robin's Queue: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"

  • Arts + Culture
Hannah Bergan Kates graduated May 5 from Georgia Institute of Technology with a bachelor's of science in environmental engineering.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 30, 2012
Class of 2012

These Longboat Key, Lido and Bird Key high school seniors have aced countless exams, read stacks of literary classics, won football games and tennis matches, danced at prom, learned to drive, learned foreign languages, mastered the FCAT and took their high schools by storm.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2012
Labels up in the air

Five Sarasota County interim department directors are awaiting decisions on their status, while their performance and their departments are evaluated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Jeffrey Plunkett and Larissa Klinger. Photo by Brian Braun.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 2, 2013
REVIEW: 'South Beach Babylon'

Contemporary, award-winning playwright Michael McKeever's play, 'South Beach Babylon,' is about the age-old conflict between art and commerce.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2009
Cops Corner

Nov. 22 Case of mistaken identity 12 a.m. -- 600 block of Penfield Street. Suspicious Vehicle. Police received two calls about two drunken men in a small boat in the canal behind their docks. A boat with people was detained for questioning, but it was the wrong boat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2009
Teens upload computer assistance program

Teenagers from Our Lady of the Angels are helping senior citizens learn how to use computers as the Meek Squad.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ed Chiles seeks to build a second-story tree house. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 22, 2014
Mar Vista submits fifth application

Owner Ed Chiles seeks to build a second-story tree house and add 11 seats - but he won't touch the Jordan House.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
McNeal Elementary School second-grader Josiah Minton practices his spelling words with Lakewood Ranch High junior shooting guard Anthony Suarez. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2014
Teach One, Reach One

The East Manatee Bulldogs started a tutoring program last fall to help players with their academic studies.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2015
OUR VIEW | Amendments: No

Sarasota city voters may not realize it, but there are two charter amendments on the May 12 ballot. Oh, and don’t forget the District 2 and 3 City Commission runoff elections.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The home at 1638 Anchorage St. has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,174 square feet of living area. It sold for $670,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 11, 2010
Anchorage Street home sells for $670,000

A home on Anchorage St. tops all real-estate transactions from Oct. 12 to Oct. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 15, 2015
Miles of dedication lead to Sailor perfection

The Sarasota High boys and girls cross-country teams have both won their first three meets of the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2012
News Briefs

Manatee County holiday closures and trash collection schedule; Atlanta homebuilder buys sites in east Manatee

  • East County
  • News
Matt Allison's photo is titled "SMOA Sticks." Courtesy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 6, 2013
Scene & Heard

Matt Allison photos ARE featured all over; A fashionable music series begins; Student's portrait is highly acclaimed; Honoring navy seal Chris Kyle

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Allison's photo is titled "SMOA Sticks." Courtesy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 6, 2013
Scene & Heard

Matt Allison photos ARE featured all over; A fashionable music series begins; Student's portrait is highly acclaimed; Honoring navy seal Chris Kyle

  • Arts + Culture
Kale'd Caesar garnished with panzanella cubes and apple slices, as served at Eat Here restaurants. Courtesy.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 6, 2013
The Foodie: Learning to love kale

Kale has to be on of the most highly praised foods of our time.

  • Arts + Culture
Joanna Davis Photography
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
OCCASIONS: Just Married - Phil Brooks & Lisa Intagliata

Lisa Intagliata and Phil Brooks were married Saturday, Feb. 16, in Fort Lauderdale after an eight-month engagement.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2010
Skype connects author, East County students

'Skeleton Creek' series author Patrick Carman chatted with students at Braden River Middle School Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
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