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  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 8, 2012
Theater Review: 'Random Acts Cabaret'

For"Random Acts," the black box Pinkerton Theatre, which lies within the Venice Theatre, has been transformed into a European-style cabaret, complete with tiny, round cloth-covered tables on which to set your cash-bar purchased drinks.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 18, 2016
Voices of Tomorrow: The National Competition for Voice

Artist Series Concerts awards seven young vocalists.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. Santa Claus sits with Lexington.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 23, 2015
Meowy Christmas

Cat Depot finds success with adoption event and mother and daughter-in-law duo win episode of "Chopped."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 17, 2014
WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 15, 2010
Almost Famous

Austin Abrams is poised to make the jump from Sarasota thespian to A-list movie star, thanks to his latest project - an action flick starring Oscar-winner Cuba Gooding Jr.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 12.17.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Meals on Wheels PLUS  Vice President of Development  Diana Dill helps carry an emergency food box to be delivered to a family in need.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2017
Nonprofit fills 'critical' position with Lakewood Ranch resident

Fundraiser hopes to steer Meals on Wheels PLUS in right direction.

  • East County
  • News
The 11-unit Infinity condo will overlook the Gulf.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2014
Site work begins on Infinity condo

The long-awaited project at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive will bring 11 luxury condo units to the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Christine Windsor shined with endurance and elegance in a seven-minute pas de deux with Edward Gonzalez in "Sonata in Four Movements." PHOTO CREDIT: Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • October 31, 2016
Ballet celebrates 10 years of Iain Webb

Celebrating his 10th season as director of the Sarasota Ballet, Iain Webb paired key reprisals with new premieres for the 2016-2017 opening performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 7, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 7

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 7

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 31, 2016
Opera review: 'Don Pasquale'

An evening of rollicking fun at Sarasota Opera's season opener.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jacqueline Putrino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2009
Philanthropist donates $2 million

Lawrence E. Ruf, a retired accountant who died last October, gave $2.1 million to the Manatee Community Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Mar Vista application puts Longboat Key on notice

After reviewing complaints from Village residents, the town has formulated new procedures to ensure that property owners within 500 feet of a site plan will receive notification.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 8, 2017
Police seek answers to bike crashes

So far, there have been three accidents involving bicycles on Longboat Key in 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Indigenous is Ingenious. Courtesy photos
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 8, 2013
Tidbites

Indigenous is Ingenious; Updated menu and Full-Service Bar at Americano; Ophelia's is a Best Bet for Food and View

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 10, 2015
Fashion Insider: Valentine's Day Fever

People seem to be polarized about Valentine's Day - they either love it, or they hate it. Black Tie was feeling pink and sparkly, so we shopped around town to see what fun things we could find in the spirit of Valentine's Day.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 22, 2017
Film review: 'Neruda'

'Neruda' is a deliciously ambiguous cat-and-mouse political caper.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
In the wake of a 2013 lawsuit, City Commissioner Susan Chapman regularly seeks legal opinions on whether or not she is allowed to attend outside events in her capacity as an elected official.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2014
Sunshine issues drag on for commissioners

More than a year after a lawsuit alleged commissioners violated the Sunshine Law by attending a meeting, city leaders are still dealing with headaches stemming from the case.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 30, 2010
Buchanan sponsors veterans' appreciation fair

The Veterans' Appreciation Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 1 at Freedom Elementary School.

  • East County
  • News
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