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"Gay Chorus Deep South'' chronicles the tour of The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir through the Southern states.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota film festival independently fabulous

The 2019 Fabulous Independent Film Festival puts the contemporary LGBTQ experience in focus from Sept. 25-29.

  • Arts + Culture
"Demolition Dee Dee" makes her way around the track.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 18, 2010
Athlete of the Week: 'Demolition Dee Dee'

Kristin Edelman, better known as "Demolition Dee Dee," is a member of the Sarasota Roller Girls, a roller derby team here in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cliff Walters, Mike Uertte and Board Chair and Honoree Paul Hudson
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 22, 2018
The Ringling celebrates new legacy society honorees

The John and Mable Ringling Legacy Society Luncheon was held March 22 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 6, 2019
Champions return for CANDance's 20th Anniversary

Past champions competed at CAN Community Health's annual event to win the ultimate prize.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota School District Superintendent Lori White, left, and School Board Chair Jane Goodwin.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 16, 2014
School Board pushes to leave Todd's seat vacant

The selection of former board member Carol Todd's replacement should wait until the Aug. 26 primary election, the Sarasota School Board said Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
These two make every second of every day an adventure. Photo by Jenny Waring.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 22, 2011
Fifty more reasons this father is thankful today

There have been multiple occasions in the car with my two young children when I've turned to my wife and told her the only thing I wanted for Christmas, my birthday or Father's Day is that limousine window that separates the driver from the back seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A cement truck was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 75 near Fruitville Road on Monday morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2020
Three killed in morning crash on Interstate 75 near Fruitville Road

Northbound lanes restricted just south of Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 3, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel kicks off Super Bowl Sunday

Following their Sunday morning service, chapel members gathered for lunch Feb. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2015
Williams Parker names new president

Ric Gregoria takes over the role from William Seider at Williams Parker.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The intersection of Longboat Drive and Broadway was flooded around 10 a.m. Tuesday.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 28, 2012
Village floods during high tide

Low-lying areas are experiencing minor flooding following this morning's high tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department enforces a rule banning storage of personal items on public property.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota businesses speak out on homelessness

Three years after hiring a consultant to develop a strategy to address regional homelessness, there’s a growing anxiety downtown that no progress is being made.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key's only gas station changed its green paint accents to Mobil’s signature blue and red colors to reflect the new Mobil gas station.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2014
Gas station undergoes rebranding effort

Longboat Key's only gas station changed from a BP station to a Mobil station last night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 11, 2009
Knitters plan public performance

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident Sally Waldo and friend Valerie Strange are organizing a local World Wide Knit in Public Day June 13.

  • East County
  • News
The 75th Annual Labor Day Regatta will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 27, 2018
Red tide cancellations, rescues mounting

Save Our Seabirds has received more than 20 calls about sick birds Monday morning, while the Sarasota Sailing Squadron had to cancel this weekend's Labor Day Regatta.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"You know what you said, but you don't know what they heard," newest member of Sarasota Ballet, Ian Tanzer, says of what it's like to see himself on episodes of CW's "Breaking Pointe."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2013
Reality TV star joins Sarasota Ballet

CW's 'Breaking Pointe' lead character, Ian Tanzer, leaves Utah's Ballet West to join the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
Leon S. Pitts II will perform his tribute to James Brown "Showtime with Leon Pitts" on Feb. 2. Photo by Don Daly Photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 8, 2015
Young Artist Program returns to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

The series of one-night shows allows individual troupe members to learn the arduous art of leading a theater production

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
Lido Pool agreement approved

The Lido Beach Pool will continue to be operated by its current concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • January 27, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Ranked a Top 10-Selling Community in the United States

Lakewood Ranch Ranked a Top 10-Selling Community in the United States

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Immigration reform protest in Tallahassee last month. Note use of "anti-immigrant" when the issue is "illegal immigrant," and the use of children.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 8, 2011
MY VIEW: Needed: immigration principles

Immigration reform frustratingly died in the Florida Legislature last month. What is so difficult about making everyone play by the same rules?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in "Come Sunday." Photo courtesy Netflix
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 22, 2018
'Come Sunday' tells a powerful and loving story that challenges viewers' beliefs

The Joshua Marston-directed Netflix film "Come Sunday" sends the message that religion does not have to condone sin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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