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The cast of "Ain't Misbehavin'": Ariel Blue, Donald Frison, Whitney Johnson, Jnana Cherie and Leon Pitts II
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Scene & Heard

Find out what's "scene" and heard in Sarasota's arts and entertainment world.

  • Arts + Culture
Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff needs permission from the city to move forward with plans for an apartment complex on Fruitville Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2016
Vengroff questions officials’ interest in housing project

Even as the City Commission stresses the need for cheaper housing in Sarasota, Harvey Vengroff says he’s gotten a cold reception to a proposed affordable apartment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Observer Miss Manatee softball team got off to a fast start this season. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2012
Observer teams swing into action

The Lakewood Ranch Little League and Miss Manatee Softball Observer teams both opened their spring seasons last month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chris Kempton is ODA's new head football coach. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 11, 2018
ODA football expects "seamless" transition between head coaches

The Out-of-Door Academy football program expects "seamless" transition between old head coach Ken Sommers and new head coach Chris Kempton, who previously was the head coach of Bates College and Maine's Winthrop High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 9, 2016
FST debuts Children's Theater series

With its inaugural series, Florida Studio Theatre sets the stage for family bonding.

  • Arts + Culture
The historic cottages on Longboat Key could become the home of the town's historical society.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 1, 2017
Three big projects face future on Longboat

The Paradise Center, The Historical Society of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Culture and Education are all fundraising for future efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former CBS news anchor and Sarasota native Sharyl Attkisson with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: April

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke Friday at a lecture, moderated by former CBS anchor Sharyl Attkisson and organized by the Ringling College Library Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former CBS news anchor and Sarasota native Sharyl Attkisson with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 29, 2014
Bloomberg speaks in Sarasota, says he won't run for president

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke Friday at a lecture, moderated by former CBS anchor Sharyl Attkisson and organized by the Ringling College Library Association.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 14, 2022
Longboat Key Town Commission shows how

To their credit, Longboat commissioners are leading the region in proposing to cut property tax rates for the next fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Marci Weisgold's sculpture "Rhythmic Gold" was Best in Show at the 2023 Art in the Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 6, 2024
Anatomy expertise led sculptor to molding masterpieces

Event co-founder Marci Weisgold, a renowned sculptor, heads more than 160 artists who will display their work at the 24th annual Art in the Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High first-year head wrestling coach Cezar Sharbono and junior heavyweight Tobias Baker are adjusting to their new roles with the Sailors this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 13, 2012
Ahead of his class: Tobias Baker

Sarasota High junior Tobias Baker became the first Sailors wrestler to win the Cougar Invitational Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kai inventor Kelly Atkins, center, leads a class at Sara Dance. Photos by Molly Schechter
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 23, 2014
Aerobic Grandma: Local teacher launches new way to dance yourself fit

Kelly Atkins created Kai, a dance-based form of cardiovascular conditioning with strong connection to the mind/body universe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Best in the U.S.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • May 24, 2023
Best in the U.S.

We know Sarasota is great. Don’t hate. Let’s celebrate.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Voter turnout in the 2017 runoff Sarasota City Commission election topped 22%, which topped the 19% from the last at-large election.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2017
New Blood: Brody, Ahearn-Koch win City Commission seats

The City Commission is getting two new members on Friday. How much change will Hagen Brody and Jen Ahearn-Koch bring to City Hall?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River defensive end Taylor Upshaw and the rest of the Pirates defensive line will have to fix some problems.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2016
Braden River defensive line stays confident after Venice letdown

Pirates need win over Palmetto to enhance playoff hopes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River senior Ryan Walker won the Class 3A state title in the 100-yard breaststroke Nov. 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 24, 2015
The perfect time to improve

Pirates' first state swim champ looks toward higher goals.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photos Ashley Bongart passed up a chance to compete for her first Class 3A individual singles state championship to play in the Sarasota Open.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 2, 2014
Main draw

Ashley Bongart will take a swing at competing on a higher level at the Sarasota Open. Good thing hard-fought matches serve as motivation for the high school junior.

  • East County
  • Sports
Families take in the fireworks display at Bayfront Park during the Fourth of July celebration last year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 30, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.30.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 30.

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