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Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs pose with other members of Circus Sarasota.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization finalist: Circus Sarasota Inc.

Circus Sarasota was named a cultural organization finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 4, 2010
Soul Sister

Sarasota's favorite frontwoman steps into the recording studio to make 'Beautiful Noise.'

  • Arts + Culture
As part of a rebranding strategy, Goga Studios Lakewood Ranch has a new name: Vibology.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Business Briefs 9.11.13

Goga Studios Lakewood Ranch shakes things up with a name change; East County photographer captures award from professional organization; and NAACP honors Neal Communities CEO

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 11, 2013
The Good News: Shelley Thayer of Cat Depot

Shelley Thayer has been the executive director of Cat Depot since 2009. Read more about her in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
Letters to the editor

Historical Society reflects on its past year, looks forward to 2011; Article misrepresented resident's cell-phone tower views

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"Something Fishy" won second place at last year's Crystal Classic.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 16, 2012
No conflict for Crystal Classic

The American SandSculpting Championship in Fort Myers Beach was moved ahead one week, leaving the Nov. 9 event on Siesta Key as the only Veterans Day competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Athlete of the Week: TY McLeod

Lakewood Ranch High wrestler Ty McLeod went 5-0 to win the 160-pound weight class Jan. 5, at the Third annual Kiwanis Classic At The Ranch Wrestling Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Diego Bracho, Harrison Angsten, Riley Huennerkopf and Emmy Morris film at a Lakewood Ranch home for part of their film.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2012
East County middle-schoolers debut short films

Students will debut short films they created during the Sarasota Film Society's first Filmmaker's Summer Camp.

  • East County
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • November 23, 2010
Market Watch

Now is a bad time to buy stocks

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 12, 2014
Sardinian specialties stand out at new Sardinia Restaurant

Sardinian specialties stand out at new Sardinia Restaurant

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 12, 2009
The police report

Details from the 34 pages of an internal affairs report, conducted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, of the investigation of the videotaped kicking of a handcuffed suspect, provide insight into why the police department handled the case the way it did.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 27, 2016
Concession home sells for whopping $2.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 11-15

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Riverview students guide a tour of the school’s new aquascience greenhouse.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2012
Riverview opens aquascience greenhouse

The new lab will teach the importance of marine life sustainability.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chickadees Eatery opens in Bradenton Spiros and Jeanne Kambitsis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

John Cannon Homes reports increase in sales volume; WCI Communities welcomes new tennis pro; Chickadees Eatery opens in Bradenton Spiros and Jeanne Kambitsis

  • East County
  • News
Rachel Weronik and Abby Misiura spent about one month making their duct-tape flowers before launching sales this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Duct-tape flowers bloom for Honor Animal Rescue

Two Gene Witt Elementary School students have raised more than $200 selling flowers made of duct tape.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 26, 2014
Mills: Foundation set for future

Hired when community trust was at an all-time low, Manatee County's superintendent spent his first year changing public perception.

  • East County
  • News
"I love a large canvas," Frank Galati says of his penchant for big Broadway productions. "I love coordinating large forces. You’d be surprised. It’s actually much more difficult to stage a two-person waltz than a 20-person battle scene."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 16, 2011
Frank Galati: 'Fair Play'

Tony-Award winning Director Frank Galati explains why he moved to Sarasota, why he signed on to stage The Asolo Rep's 'My Fair Lady' and why he's happiest with his nose in a story.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 12210 Lobelia Terrace has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,729 square feet of living area. It sold for $500,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 22, 2014
Riverdale home tops sales at $515,000

A home in Riverdale Revised tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Giuliano Hazan learned about his family's passion for food during Shabbat dinners at his grandparents’ house. He later opened his own cooking school in Italy while authoring award-winning cookbooks. Courtesy photo.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 9, 2013
Jewish Book Festival opens in Lakewood Ranch

Italian chef Giuliano Hazan will open the festival with a presentation Jan. 13, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
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