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Cal Davidson-Turner, Kim Hyslop, Morgyn Stauffer and Garrett Lyons meet every Saturday morning at the Unconditional Surrender statue for their long run.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 3, 2011
Local teens pick up pace for Sarasota Half Marathon

More than 30 runners with ShamRockersUSA are gearing up for the Sarasota First Watch Half Marathon and Relay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Principals Octavio Martin, second from left, and Logan Learned, fourth, lead the Cow-Hands as they kick up their boots in Agnes DeMille's "Rodeo."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 14, 2011
Dance Review: 'Les Patineurs,' 'The American' and 'Rodeo'

Ice skaters, ballerinas and cowboys, oh my!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Rachel Hassen

Midfielder Rachel Hassen has played every minute of the Braden River High girls soccer team's three games this week. The junior captain has been instrumental in motivating the Lady Pirates throughout the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 7405 Seacroft Cove sold recently for, for $1.23 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 16, 2017
Country Club East home sells for $1.23 million

Residential real estate for July 31-Aug. 4

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Jimmie Hess

Jimmie Hess, 91, of Birmingham, Ala., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Actor Frank Langella spoke about the film, "Robot and Frank," Saturday night.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 15, 2012
SFF opening-night film: 'Robot and Frank'

Longboat Observer Community Editor Mallory Gnaegy reviews 'Robot and Frank' and solicits audience members for their reactions.

  • Arts + Culture
Veronica Hernandez and Kenneth Castro have kept in close touch over the past two decades, culminating in Hernandez's swearing-in as an SPD officer last month. Castro was there to pin on her badge. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2015
Perfect pairing

Nearly 20 years ago, a gifted pair of glasses helped change Veronica Hernandez's life, and paired her with a lifelong mentor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Grapes of Wrath" runs March 12 through April 19, at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 31, 2013
THEATER: Highlighting the 2014 season

Marty Fugate names the top theater events he's looking forward to in the upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
"I have a lot of Sturm und Drang (German for storm and stress) inside my head, so I really like those roles where I get to take what's in my head and put it out there a little bit," Jeffrey Plunkett says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2013
All in the family: Jeffrey Plunkett

When actor Jeffrey Plunkett started acting at Florida Studio Theatre, he was barely older than the interns - now he's 47 and well-seasoned.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 17, 2010
Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

The 30th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Moran believes this six-person electric vehicle could serve as the foundation for a downtown transportation service.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2016
Downtown circulator route gains momentum

Five years into his quest to establish a downtown transportation service, John Moran believes he’s found the ideal vehicle. Now, he’s working to gather support for the concept.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The point of filmmaking is to connect with the audience through storytelling," Shaun Greenspan says. "You can have the best directing and the best acting, but if no one cares about the story, you're done."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 23, 2011
Filmmaker comes home to premiere flick at SFF

Former Sarasota resident Shaun Greenspan's short film, 'The Break Up,' conjures up the drama of puppy love.

  • Arts + Culture
Corps de ballet member Sam O’Brien and principal dancer Danielle Brown rehearse a group dance in the second act for the upcoming performance of “La Fille mal Gardée.”
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 3, 2013
Art Imitating Life: Sarasota Ballet

It's not only Sarasota Ballet's dancers' first time dancing 'La Fille mal Gardee,' it's their first time dancing roles of 'real' people.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2016
Got A Minute?

With the revival of its charitable 60-second play festival, the Players Centre for Performing Arts proves bigger isn’t always better.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 3, 2013
Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Photo by Gary Wong
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2015
Finding a Different View

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club and their friends on July 31 wrapped up a yearlong quest to capture 52 weeks worth of themed images.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2009
Mill Creek woman killed in crash

Paige Sedgley died in a traffic accident Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Lopez on the Miami set of "Parker." Photo by Pacific Coast News.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 28, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota's bourgeois beckoned for J. Lo film; Lakewood Ranch rocker records second album; Puppets open the Van Wezel season

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat's resident health and fitness expert moved to the Key in 2009.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2015
Mirabai Holland teaches Manatee to get fit

Longboat resident Mirabai Holland, a nationally known fitness expert, is helping Manatee County workers — and the rest of the country — learn to live healthily.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A career conductor and music administrator, Alley was appointed the Artist Series Concert's new board president
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 27, 2015
Edward Alley named board president of Artist Series Concerts

Entering its 20th anniversary season, Alley is named to lead the classical concert organization.

  • Arts + Culture
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