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Nick Gallardo (foreground) and Jared Mancuso are bringing roots rock back with a modern twist. (Courtesy photo: Destiny Jackson)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 13, 2022
FST cabaret brings the jukebox hits with a modern twist

"Rock & Roll Reignited" is taking on some of the songs you love best at Florida Studio Theatre. And bringing them back to the future.

  • Arts + Culture
Fourth grader London Jones and Susan Smucker, the WOZ Ed coordinator for the School District of Manatee County, watch as Jones slowly moves the drone he's controlling around the room.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 17, 2021
Bradenton's Bashaw Elementary enhances its STEAM program

Students at Bradenton's Bashaw Elementary will learn about drones, 3D printers, robotics and more through WOZ Ed kits.

  • East County
  • Schools
Neirda Thompson-Pemberton wants to make education fun.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 17, 2022
Nonprofit engages kids by believing learning is anything but boring

Neirda Thompson-Pemberton started FUNducation to make S.T.E.A.M. education more accessible to school-age children.

  • East County
  • Business
Best Shoe of the day winner was Chrissy Albice
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 21, 2023
Sarasota goes head over heels at Wine, Women & Shoes

Forty Carrots' annual event didn't disappoint on the footwear, fashion or fun.

  • Black Tie
An ordinance passed in 1982 allowed for the Key to be grandfathered in and keep their regulation powers. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
Town to consider short-term rental registration program

Longboat Key is among few jurisdictions allowed to continue regulating short-term rental properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 24, 2022
This Week in A+E: May 26 to June 1

Art galleries have a number of events in Sarasota this week, and the arts and entertainment scene is further enlightened by theater, dance and live music.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
“The Collector” by Ivan Kugach is one of 28-some works that will be on display through April 15 for “Russian Masters: An Historic Exhibit.”
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 22, 2019
Chasen Galleries exhibit displays the versatility of Russian art masters

Chasen Galleries Sarasota's 'Russian Masters: An Historic Exhibit’ exhibit offers a colorful look at a foreign art style.

  • Arts + Culture
Police Chief Pete Cumming, Katie Johns and Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 16, 2019
Thanks for the memories, Longboat

Community editor Katie Johns reflects on her time with Longboat Observer before heading off to a new job in her hometown.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Summerfield's Betsy Young and her husband, Jeff Young, can't wait for the Real Men Wear Pink Fashion Show where Jeff Young will walk the runway. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 10, 2022
Cancer awareness soars during Real Men Wear Pink fashion show in Sarasota

Male models will be strutting their stuff Sept. 24 at The Mall at UTC in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Eisenstat, Nancy Eisenstat, Miriam Goldfarb, Marla Sax, Alan Goldfarb and Barbara Pressman
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 27, 2022
Temple Beth Israel members day trip to the Sarasota Art Museum

Easy parking and air conditioning make the museum a great summer outing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 21

Allison Forsyth captured this image of a setting sun from under Ringling Bridge at Bird Key Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 21

This black-bellied whistling duck was captured in flight over a field near Lorraine Road by photographer Gordon Silver.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 17, 2022
Longboat chamber members support charities and each other

Wagner Reality holds a golf tournament every year to support the Bradenton Blue Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties |
  • October 10, 2023
Great Futures KAPOW Here!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has been shaping superheroes for over 50 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Jennifer Welch Cudnik is the principal of the Sarasota Ballet School, which will perform its summer intensive showcase, "InMotion," from July 25-27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 27, 2023
Sarasota Ballet School gets a new principal

Jennifer Welch Cudnik is a former dancer and longtime arts educator.

  • Arts + Culture
Taylor Galford
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 18, 2023
Music Compound now offers virtual, hybrid guitar instruction

The Sarasota music school's new course, “Introduction to Guitar Fundamentals: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide," was launched in early December.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2022
Longboat elections: Who's in? Who's out? Who's in the running?

Four candidates for three seats set up the first contested election in four years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
2023: Changing of the cultural guard
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 27, 2023
2023: Changing of the cultural guard

As Sarasota arts stalwarts departed, newcomers arrived and plans were made for state-of-the-art venues.

  • Arts + Culture
Mark DeAngelis, Mike McAdaragh and Janice DeAngelis
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 14, 2023
Longboat Key restaurants prep for St. Patrick's Day

Harry's Continental Kitchens, Haye Loft and the Lazy Lobster are offering special menus on Friday.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 16, 2009
Update: Longboat police officer terminated

Longboat Key Police Officer Pati Beardsley was terminated Thursday, Oct. 15 by Police Chief Al Hogle after his department completed an internal investigation of her Sept. 16 arrest, in which she waved her department-issued handgun at a motorist that pulled into the driveway of her Sarasota home.

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