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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Our View: Referendum on performance

On the eve of the 2012 presidential election, it seems inconceivable that anyone intending to vote could be undecided at this moment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2011
OUR VIEW: North Trail hypocrisy

The politicians on the Sarasota City Commission talk a good talk about redeveloping North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"As long as I'm working in the arts, I don't care what I'm doing," says Kaylene Torregrossa. "I could be sweeping the floors, as long as it’s part of the bigger picture — and I've had to sweep the floors!"
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 5, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: A New Role

Kaylene Torregrossa started as an intern at Florida Studio Theatre in 2010. Two years later, she's playing the lead role as FST's general manager.

  • Arts + Culture
Originally from Argentina, 39-year-old three-goal polo player Francisco Llosa says he learned to walk and ride at the same time.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 12, 2012
Polo season kicks off with fresh faces, new scoreboard

Competitors from across the country invade the Sarasota Polo Club for the latest winter season starting Dec. 16.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Lipton
  • By Brian Lipton |
  • July 21, 2020
My View: Graffiti attacks bolster resolve to assertively attack antisemitism

Improve hate-crime reporting, commit resources to bring those responsible to justice.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 26, 2016
Top Story — May: Boyce Avenue's unique road to stardom

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Arts + Culture
Erosion near condos such as L'Ambiance, pictured, at the south end continues to shrink the recreational beach, although sand dunes protect the structures. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to watch: South-end erosion

Groin construction is underway to control north-end erosion, but on the south end, residents will have to wait until summer 2016 for more sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Linda Holland and Linda Jacob work to clean up the pavilion at Gillespie Park in advance of an event Wednesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2014
Gillespie Park faces homeless problem

The latest area to see issues arise from a new homeless population, Gillespie Park residents hope the city will take action on their behalf.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alan Moore, pictured Oct. 14, the day before the start of stone crab season. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Application seeks Moore rezoning

A new request from Moore's co-owner Alan Moore seeks to revert the restaurant to its original commercial zoning and redevelop with Mark Caragiulo and Tom Leonard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cedar Mill is under construction off Lorraine Road. Future construction projects will face increased impact fees in Manatee County.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 27, 2024
Manatee County impact fees will increase over the next 4 years

The move was delayed after the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association disputed the most recent study.

  • East County
  • News
"Gruesome Playground Injuries" is an unconventionally structured play that takes an unconventional perspective on what drives our actions and our relationships. (Courtesy Photos: Asolo Conservatory)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 1, 2020
FSU/Asolo Conservatory shows how love hurts in its latest production

The director and cast explain how ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’ is all about healing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 9, 2023
Here's the Sarasota news you might have missed this summer

The long, hot summer saw a "perfect storm," soaring construction costs and record-setting real estate sales.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2014
Colony ruling delayed again until February

Attorneys in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort bankruptcy case continue to debate whether a settlement agreement is legal and if it can be approved next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kristin Mazzitelli, Mark Shoemaker and Diana Shoemaker. Photo by Brian Craft.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 14, 2016
Theater review: 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Inventive stage adaptation captures the magic of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The 31-unit Arbomar condominium is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
Arbomar dispute continues through calls, court

The condo dispute rages on, according to police reports and court records.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I love the ugliness of Butoh," says Keren Shani-Lifrak says. "There are a lot of things we consider as ugly in mainstream society that I think are beautiful."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 13, 2010
Dance Rebel

Choreographer Keren Shani-Lifrak creeps outside the realm of traditional dance. The Ringling International Arts Fest 'sprouts' a strange new performance.

  • Arts + Culture
Brad Jeffers is the new general manager at the Grande Clubhouse.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2019
New general manager brings his 'Simple' tasks to the Grande Clubhouse in Lakewood Ranch

Longtime hospitality industry executive Brad Jeffers takes over at the Grande Clubhouse in the Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
"Incognito" runs through July 8 at Urbanite Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 7, 2018
Daniel Kelly speaks his mind on latest Urbanite show 'Incognito'

The director of the Urbanite Theatre's “Incognito” shares his thoughts on the mind-bending production.

  • Arts + Culture
The Out-of-Door Academy’s Joie Eckhard will swim for Pepperdine University in the fall after signing a national letter of intent in front of family and friends April 27. Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 13, 2015
Signing day

Eleven East County student/athletes signed national letters of intent to play at the next level. They share their goals of what they want to accomplish now.

  • East County
  • Sports
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