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Jay Russell, Willa Carpenter and Erin O'Connor star in Asolo Rep's production of "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 30, 2023
Asolo Rep play keeps the faith

Asolo Repertory Theatre tackles the taboo in a 1970s period comedy “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Man swindled with bail bond sob story
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2024
Man swindled with bail bond sob story

Man meets woman. Woman says bond soon to be revoked. Man gives $350. Woman vanishes into the night. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rev. Brock Patterson blessing Mike and Lauren Ehlers's dog Tucker.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 21, 2023
Pets of all shapes, sizes and types blessed at Longboat Island Chapel

Rev. Brock Patterson welcomed all Longboat pets, including snakes, to the annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
It's not hard to find vacation rentals online. More than 300 rental properties appear on Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway websites when searching for Longboat Key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat Key gears up to enforce short-term rental ban

Longboat Key has long banned short-term rentals, but new websites make it difficult for the town to enforce

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Save Siesta Key board member Harry Anand speaks at a meeting of the local delegation of state legislators on Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Sarasota County Administration Building.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 7, 2021
State reps hear pitch on Siesta Key incorporation

Support from legislators is essential if Siesta Key is going to become its own town, but some elected officials aren't necessarily sold on the idea.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mary Nell Moore and Mike Moore cast their votes Sept. 17 during the election for Recreation District supervisors. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2018
University Park elects Recreation District board

New board members feel their job is to unite the community.

  • East County
  • News
Physical therapist Rebecca Paquette (right) helped a patient use an assistive device. Therapists may recommend assistive devices for helping people return to the activities they enjoy. Photo courtesy of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 18, 2021
Doctors explain the importance of balance

People's balance often begins to decline as people age.

  • Health
Lorraine Vitale, Dick Vitale, Sherri Vitale Krug and Thomas Krug surround Ava Krug as she signs with Duke University for women's tennis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch tennis player Ava Krug signs with Duke University

Krug is a five-star, Blue Chip player according to the Tennis Recruiting Network.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old Kenny Van Slyck, 3-year-old Carmela Van Slyck, 5-year-old Angelina Van Slyck and 6-year-old Vincent Van Slyck love seeing the first responder vehicles, they also love the free snacks.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 8, 2023
Safety Town teaches children about first responders in Lakewood Ranch

Children explored first responder vehicles as they learned about what local emergency services do for the community..

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pop’s Sunset Grill is on the Intercoastal Waterway across from Casey Key.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 5, 2023
Pop’s Sunset Grill honors restaurant’s roots — and its shrimp Rangoon

Great team. Great food. Sensational views and location. The secret of Pop’s success is no secret at all.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Buddy Holly Story is playing at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for one night only. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 19, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Oct. 20-26

A new season begins for Sarasota Ballet and Jazz Club of Sarasota, and there's plenty of drama and music to take in around town.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Anna Kimbrell and Marti Sementelli will be in attendance at the All-American Women's Baseball Classic. Photo via American Girls Baseball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 15, 2021
All-American Women's Baseball Classic coming to Sarasota

There will also be a free clinic for local players at Ed Smith Stadium

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Foundation is in the process of raising $175,000 to replace the remaining 25% of the big dog park and all of the small dog park in Bayfront Park.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 9, 2023
Longboat Key Foundation raises money for dog park artificial turf

Jim Brown, chair of the Longboat Key Foundation, says $175,000 is needed to cover the remainder of the Bayfront Park dog parks with artificial turf.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cat Depot Humane Educator Ellie Levine brings Winney to kids to be petted.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • February 21, 2023
Cat University teaches kids lessons on all things cat

Cat Depot Community Center held Cat University to teach students the basics of cat caretaking while having fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Orr |
  • August 23, 2012
Introducing TWIS Travel

Introducing TWIS Travel

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Christopher Oglesby plays Sir Edgar and  Ashley Milanese plays Lucia in Sarasota Opera's production of "Lucia di Lammermoor."
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • February 26, 2024
Sarasota Opera rises to occasion with 'Lucia di Lammermoor'

Donizetti's tale of star-crossed lovers features multifaceted roles and beautiful bel canto-era music.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Islands West, one of the tallest buildings on the island, is among 39 town condominiums built in the 1970s.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 23, 2022
Longboat ready to move ahead on condo safety if Tallahassee doesn't

The topic is expected to be raised this week during a Legislature special session in Tallahassee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Letter writer wants to see road improvements.
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 11, 2019
Letters to the editor

Letter writer hopes for improvement on dangerous Lakewood Ranch roads.

  • East County
  • Opinion
See Dina Litovsky's photographs of life in Pinecraft in "The Fence" photo exhibit. Photo by Dina Litovsky
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events with organizations such as Perlman Music Program Suncoast, Sarasota Orchestra and Florida Studio Theatre Improv taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The town of Longboat Key has started conversations for 2023 hurricane season preparations.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 3, 2023
Town starts urging residents to prepare for hurricane season

Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi gave a presentation to residents Wednesday morning on hurricane preparedness.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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