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Sarasota Opera performs "Turandot," which was the largest production ever staged at the venue.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
'Patron saints' give ample support to performing arts

Take a look back at the first episodes in The Observer's video series, 'Patron Saints,' and be sure to stay tuned for future videos.

  • Arts + Culture
Lilli Hernler sits by the pool at her Silver Oaks home, which overlooks the now-vacant cattle pasture.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 20, 2015
Silver Oaks residents to protest Palmer Ranch development buffer

The Palmer Ranch community hopes to gain traction with the Sarasota County Commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 10, 2010
Sarasota Opera: 'Giovanna d'Arco'

Once again, the orchestra surpassed itself, and under the electrifying baton of Victor DeRenzi - who seemed exceedingly at home in this opera - they almost seemed to fly out of the pit.

  • Arts + Culture
A developer has been selected to teardown and rebuild the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2013
Colony subcommittee picks developer

A committee has chosen Stamford, Conn.-based JHM Financial Group LLC to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"It's going to be a great family event," said Rita Lewis, restaurant manager, with Linger Lodge's General Manager David LaRusso.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
STRUMMING & SPICE

Linger Lodge Restaurant & Campground will host the Gator Creek Bluegrass Festival May 7.

  • East County
  • News
Charles Putrino, Finn Anderson, Antoine Sanchez, Brandon Lup and Gabriel von Kessel, pictured with coach Holly Holton, won district and regional titles this season before finishing second in the state in Class 4A. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 12, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

The Riverview boys tennis team rallied to a Class 4A state runner-up finish April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Suncoast Storm 02 travel softball team formed in December 2009.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2010
Friendship fuels softball champions

The Suncoast Storm 02 team formed in 2009. Since then, the team has won its last four tournaments, including two state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 4, 2010
City proclaims Heidi Godman day

City commissioners honor the television anchor after her 22-year career at ABC 7 came to a close.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maestro Victor DeRenzi
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 21, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Opera Verdi Cycle Grand Finale Concert

Sarasota Opera closes historic Verdi Cycle with an impassioned performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 21, 2016
Circus Across Cultures

The Ringling's European circus poster exhibition shows the art form's universal appeal.

  • Arts + Culture
City Commissioners approved a budget and millage rate Tuesday that will take effect Oct. 1., the beginning of the new fiscal year.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2013
City Commission adopts budget, millage rate

The $191 million FY2014 budget will be accompanied by an 8.5% millage rate increase, as City Commissioners approved both at a public hearing Tuesday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cola and Fizz prepare to be released into the wild.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 11, 2015
Mote releases manatee mother and calf

Mote Marine Laboratory, in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, released Cola and Fizz, a mom and dependent calf, back into the wild on June 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 12, 2014
Busted: This week in police reports: Friday, Dec. 12

Busted: This week in police reports: Friday, Dec. 12

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The roundabout used to have three large palm trees, but two of them have died. CDD supervisors say the soil is diseased, so the remaining palm tree likely will die in the future, as well.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2016
Is crane needed on Waterlefe landscape?

Waterlefe supervisors struggle with roundabout beautification.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 15, 2010
Man on the street: Green Day

We asked Longboaters if they had plans for St. Patrick's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Roger Pettingell gives sweet thanks to his customers; SAR honors four members for contributions to community; Island Real Estate acquires Betsy Hills Real Estate brokerage

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Health Matters - Longboat Key & Sarasota 1/20/10

Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 3, 2012
Neighbors: Melissa DeMore

Melissa DeMore had always enjoyed fitness, but it wasn't until she opened a Pure Barre franchise that she became passionate about her job.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the Heritage Harbour South CDD and Stoneybrook HOA met July 29 to discuss a landscape agreement.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD and Stoneybrook HOA hash out agreement details

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District and the Stoneybrook Homeowner's Association met July 29, at the Stoneybrook Golf Club, to discuss a proposed landscape agreement.

  • East County
  • News
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