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Shane Chalke and Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 7, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance hosts inaugural fundraiser

Dance Your Part was held April 7 at Waterworks.

  • Black Tie
Steve Johnson, Jen Rust, and Jeff and Nikki Sedacca — Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 10, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.13.17

From engagement parties to special announcements, here's what you might have missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Stone crab season ends May 15.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Last chance: stone crab season ends May 15

It’s that time of year: Turtles are nesting, snowbirds have vanished, and you have one more week to savor stone crabs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Sahib Shriner, of Sahib Shrine Temple, drove a vintage car in last year’s Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade. File photo
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 3, 2014
Seasonal celebrations promise to spread cheer

This holiday season, Sarasota is pulling out all the stops to celebrate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 8, 2010
Sarasota's chili cookoff competition heats up

The Sarasota Chili Cookoff will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Village residents say the boat has been tipped on its side for more than two months.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 10, 2013
Overturned boat on north-end of Key reaches tipping point

The owner of a tipped sailboat will have five days to remove the boat that Villagers say has been broken down for more than two months in town waters near the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2014
Swinging smiles

Riverview High junior Allison Davis started the Manasota BUDS tennis program at Lakewood Ranch High last May.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Milt Flinn took the top role at Lakewood Ranch Communities in 2008. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: SMR official resigns

Lakewood Ranch Communities' President Milt Flinn spent his last day with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Sept. 13. The company now has restructured his position.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 10, 2011
The Observer interviews American Ballet Theatre soloist Sarah Lane

Look out, Sarasota. Natalie Portman's famous dancing double will pirouette her way to town this month for the Carreño Dance Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
At least one city commissioner believes Thunder by the Bay has outgrown its home in downtown Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2015
City debates future of special events and street closures

If you're an organizer who hopes to hold an event on Main Street within the next year, you may be out of luck, as the city continues to debate how to manage its special events .

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 1, 2012
Comment: Going for the gold

Three months ago, the names Missy Franklin, Gabby Douglas and Ashton Eaton were merely that - just names. And yet, they've quickly become some of this summer's most recognizable faces.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pat and Sen. Bob Johnson
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 2, 2015
OUR VIEW | Sarasota statesman

It’s not overstating to say Bob Johnson would rank among the top five individuals who, over the past half-century, have been dedicated to the betterment of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ava Zelkowitz’s “don’t air your dirty linens in public” is one of several contemporary pieces in “Making Place.” Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 18, 2018
M. Chapel Projects provides local artists space to experiment

Marianne Chapel aims to show progressive art to all audiences through shows like "Evolving/Revolving" and "Making Place," which are currently both at her gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 22, 2018
Mote to introduce Red Tide Institute

A philanthropic investment of $1 million from The Andrew and Judith Economos Charitable Foundation will establish and support the first year of operations of the Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 26, 2020
Condo in The Beach Residences sells for $2.47 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 11-15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"Most people will say it's easier to write a sad song," James White says. "When you write a happy song, you walk a fine line between happy and schmaltzy. It's not easy to do."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 29, 2010
Osprey trop-rocker releases his ninth album

James 'Sunny Jim' White has worked as a musician for more than three decades. The easygoing singer/songwriter shares the simple secrets to his success.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Visit Sarasota initiative could help Siesta tourism

Sarasota County's marketing corporation will partner with the nation's new similar organization to target European tourists. However, the economics of Siesta make corralling them to the Key difficult.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dave Magee, SKVA member representing the UPS Store and a beachfront property owner, said it was necessary to put a security guard on the beach because non-guests were crowding out paying customers and future guests. File image.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 4, 2012
Private beaches post security guards

The battle between owners of beachfront property and public-use advocates is on the brink of reigniting. Parties hope to throw water on the debate before it heats up.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive and has 31 units. Photo by Caleb Motsinger.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 6, 2014
Arbomar owner seeks further action

Pete DiNicola has filed an amended complaint and appealed to Gov. Rick Scott and the commission in his fight against the 31-unit condominium's board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Condominiums and businesses throughout the island are collecting canned goods and prepackaged foods.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 8, 2011
Longboat Kiwanis Club begins food drive

Drop off donations through May 1 at one of 13 locations on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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