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Robert David May plays Robert Castle, and Karel K. Wright portrays his mother, Claire, in the Banyan Theater Company production of “Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun.” Photo by Gary Sweetman.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 17, 2011
Theater Review: 'Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun'

'Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun' is a heartwarming story about a slow-witted 35-year-old man and his effect on the life of an unmarried, pregnant young woman.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2009
Ranch CERT adds 18 volunteers

Eighteen Lakewood Ranch resident volunteers underwent training and were certified as new members of the Lakewood Ranch Community Response Team.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 11, 2009
Neighbors: Rita Barry

Longboat Key resident Rita Barry recently finished writing a travel cookbook featuring her culinary journey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 1, 2010
Paddleboarding craze creates major waves in Sarasota

The Sarasota Stand Up Paddleboarding Beach Festival with Ark Paddleboards and Sarasota Paddleboard Co. will be July 17-18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 1, 2010
Paddleboarding craze creates major waves

The Sarasota Stand Up Paddleboarding Beach Festival with Ark Paddleboards and Sarasota Paddleboard Co. will be July 17-18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 22, 2010
Islandside hearings continued for one week

Longboat Key Club Attorney John Patterson asked for and received a week reprieve from the Islandside hearings Friday so the club can possibly bring back 'a better project.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 31, 2014
Hospital CEO blend of finances and family

David Verinder served as interim CEO at Sarasota Memorial Hospital since May. His first day as official CEO was Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yvonne Schloss, owner of Sunglass Express Optical, fits a customer with new glasses Monday, at her St. Armands Circle store. Schloss believes the mall will draw more potential shoppers to the area. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
Circle spotlight

As the new Mall at University Town Center generates buzz, Circle merchants focus on what makes the shopping district unique.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Middle schools celebrate reading with family literacy nights

Middle schools throughout Sarasota County will hold events Jan. 28 that are designed to bring families together to celebrate the love of reading.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 8, 2009
Profiles of summer: Body Language

Alyssa Mandel is a school librarian by day, belly dancer by night.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • March 2, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'Graziano, Ashton & DeMille'

The Sarasota Ballet performed Sir Frederick Ashton's "Monotones I & II," Ricardo Graziano's "Before Night Falls" and Agnes DeMille's "Rodeo."

  • Arts + Culture
Kristi Service, Mary Gamrot and Steve DuToit participated in this month’s Hot Properties event.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Neal Communities sets record in November; Home-Tech launches apprenticeship program; Tidewater Preserve adds community rep

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Albert F. "Al" Hogle, of Sarasota, died Monday, May 14, in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina. He was 63.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 16, 2012
FULL STORY: Loss of a leader

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle died this week in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina. In his wake, he leaves a department transformed by his commitment to service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Griffin
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 23, 2010
Character Sketches

Longboat Key author H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin looks close to home to find novel inspiration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2011
Pharmacy won't be part of plaza's prescription

After a national retailer decided against anchoring the site, the owners of Whitney Beach Plaza are now in talks with a convenience store chain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2010
Cops Corner

Dec. 15 Safe and secure 8:50 p.m. - 500 block of Kingfisher Lane. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman reported a suspicious pickup truck leaving the area. Police responded and could not find the truck but found an unlocked sliding-glass door at a nearby residence. Nothing was stolen and the house was secured.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ulla Searing wore one of her favorite colors to her birthday party in October 2010.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 7, 2012
The 'Grande' Life: Ulla Searing

Philanthropist Ulla Searing was well-known for her patronage of the arts, but her life was shaded with many colorful stories.

  • Arts + Culture
Greg Cox, of Rizzetta & Co., recently started as the CDD's new district manager.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 10, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD begins transitions

Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District ushered in a new era as they welcomed their new property manager, Greg Cox, of Rizzetta & Co., during their April 4 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering of the new Lakewood Ranch maintenance facility. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
News Briefs

Construction on Ranch maintenance facility delayed; BounceU party venue set to close end of month; Mental health screening considered at CEO Roundtable

  • East County
  • News
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