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"The Whipping Man" runs through Feb. 2, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 7, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Whipping Man'

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's current production of Matthew Lopez' 'The Whipping Man' takes audiences to a Passover like no other.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Heather Junqueira is working on a new method of early cancer detection — using a dog’s sense of smell to sniff out cancer.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 18, 2015
Group sniffs out new method for early cancer detection

Heather Junqueira is putting her money where her dogs’ noses are in hopes of creating a new technique to detect cancer.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Wilson
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 23, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Soprano Mary Wilson captivates Sarasota

Mary Wilson, a soprano who's soloed from the Boston Baroque to the Hollywood Bowl, gave a recital in the home of Lee Dougherty Ross last week and proved why she's in such demand.

  • Arts + Culture
Signature Sotheby's new Longboat office can accommodate up to 30 real-estate agents.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2010
Signature Sotheby's to open Longboat office

The real-estate company will open its newest office in December at the Northern Trust Bank building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The big question is who will win the race to the veto seat during each meeting. Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 1, 2013
Veto measure receives unanimous approval

In a unanimous vote Monday, city commissioners approved a new form of city governance that will be the first of its kind in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 47 parking meters that were removed from downtown streets in March are now being stored at the police department. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 13, 2012
City negotiates to sell defunct parking meters

For sale: parking meters. Top-of-the-line technology. Gently used (less than 365 days) and in good condition. Being sold for a fraction of the original cost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Lou Johnson, who photographed the eagles, with John Ginaven.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2013
Ginaven brings his eagle eyes to Historical Society lecture

The bald eagles of Longboat Key have a story that's worthy of a soap opera, according to John Ginaven.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Island Beat: Treasure Boat Way fence problems multiply

The gas line rupture last week, near the Treasure Boat Way intersection with Ocean Boulevard, is almost enough to make one think that area has been 'hoodooed.'

  • Siesta Key
  • 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
Sol Schwartz. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 9, 2013
Sol Schwartz illustrates the musical culture

Illustrator and musician Sol Schwartz creates a book of sketches from two decades of sketching La Musica Festival musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Cedars West wins tennis-court battle

A Manatee County judge ruled that the condominium has rights to two tennis courts but must replace the asphalt.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The speed tables in front of Southside Elementary School were installed in July after a traffic study.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 6, 2012
Webber residents battle speeding

Lowering the 25 mph speed limit on a school-lined portion of Webber Street is one option that would allow speed tables to remain in place without modifications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Road paved with 40 years of work

For Richard 'Sam' Barlow, the journey to Barlow Boulevard has been 40 years in the making.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2009
Three shops leave San Marco

Pedigree Lily Pet Spa, Underseas Paradise and Manatee Golf all have new storefronts. The rest of the plaza remains open.

  • East County
  • News
Violist Jan Gruning talked about how hearing quartets as a youth inspired him to play music professionally.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Quartet inspires east students

The award-winning Ariel String Quartet inspired student musicians in the East County as part of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Jan. 19-25.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 27, 2009
Children of the Opera

New Gate School's annual children's opera fosters growth and imagination.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Five major airlines operate at SRQ, serving more than 1.2 million passengers per year with more than 100,000 annual aircraft operations.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 5, 2013
Plans for new control tower remain grounded

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport needs a new control tower, but sequestration has tied up FAA funds needed to move the project forward.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The State Street site is currently home to a 139-space parking lot. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2012
City discusses future of State Street garage

Although a 2010 agreement requires the city build a 300-space parking garage at the State Street lot, some city commissioners are questioning if that is the best move currently.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Serenade."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 25, 2013
DANCE REVIEW: 'Serenade,' 'Illuminations' and 'Who Cares?'

Iain Webb continues to wow with his thoughtful programming for the season. The official kick-off performance to the 2013-2014 season featured two of George Balanchine's most famous works - "Serenade" and "Who Cares?" - and the very first ballet that Sir Frederick Ashton choreographed for the New York City Ballet (Balanchine's company) in 1950, "Illuminations."

  • Arts + Culture
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