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Your primer on not-to-miss performances and exhibits this arts season
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 21, 2024
Your primer on not-to-miss performances and exhibits this arts season

Our arts and performance season has officially begun. Here's a look at five standout events.

  • Arts + Culture
Katilin Johnstone reads to children during an after school program at Alta Vista Elementary School. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 12, 2021
Sarasota teacher turns clothing sales into books for children

Kaitlin Johnstone, a former Alta Vista Elementary teacher, launched Kind Cotton to help promote child literacy.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Illustration by Nicole Thompson.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 21, 2012
Technology improves quality of life for hearing-impaired

As more venues become equipped with hearing loop systems, the 110,000 area residents who suffer from hearing loss can once again enjoy their favorite sound-related activities.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bobby Jones Golf Club has received $3.2 million in major on-course investments in the past 30 years, staff said, but deteriorating infrastructure and drainage issues persist.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
Bobby Jones issues remain unsettled

The city hopes community workshops and an advisory board will help establish a strategy for addressing the golf course’s financial woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 29, 2013
Walkability is the talk of the town

Walkability is the talk of the town

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Bolds Brothers perform at WBTT on Aug. 19 and 20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 17-23

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
(CONTRIBUTED) Caroline Odell playing flute for the marching band in Peach Bowl competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High bands enjoy winning streak

Among its lengthy list of accomplishments in 2015, the LRHS band is invited to play at the Presidential Inauguration in 2017.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 5, 2016
Theater review: 'The Liar'

The lie, the whole lie and nothing but the lie

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo. The Rev. Steve Price, co-pastor of Harvest United Methodist Church, made his television debut Nov. 26, as a contestant on "Wheel of Fortune."
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 4, 2013
The 'Price' is Right

'Wheel of Fortune' welcomes Steve Price, of United Harvest Methodist Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The outdoor patio space doubled in size after Sips began leasing its second space.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 29, 2024
Sips marks one year on Longboat with gelato shop expansion

The new gelato spot, a sister business of Longboat Key coffee shop Sips, opens March 1 in Whitney Plaza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
(From left) Sharie Kelly, Jennifer Ramsey and Nabil Rezkalla. Kelly and Rezkalla co-own Riviera Mediterranean Grille, while Rezkalla and Ramsey are both chefs at the restaurant.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 2, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS: Restauranteur's passion on menu at Mediterranean-Italian eatery in Lakewood Ranch

EYE ON BUSINESS: Chef, designer open authentic Mediterranean-Italian restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Photos by Ryan Finzelber
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 16, 2016
Theater review: 'Breadcrumbs'

Get lost in the forest of forgetting at Urbanite's new production

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 2.25.16

Validation hearing set for Gulf of Mexico Drive bonds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Philip and Nancy Kotler and Margot and Warren Coville will give near a combined $5 million as well as their extensive glass art collection to the Ringling for new glass pavilion entrance.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 29, 2015
The Ringling receives major gift for new glass art gallery and entrance pavilion

Philip and Nancy Kotler and Warren and Margot Coville give major financial and art gift for new museum entrance, glass art gallery and Historic Asolo Theater remodeling.

  • Arts + Culture
resolutions
  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • January 20, 2015
That Fit Girl: Are you keeping your New Year's resolutions?

That Fit Girl: Are you keeping your New Year's resolutions?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Charlie Bishop is named the permanent Manatee County Administrator.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 20, 2023
Board dynamics play into Manatee County administrator choice

Charlie Bishop says the addition of Ray Turner to the County Commission made him change his mind about pursuing administrator's job.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

Submissions are still being accepted for The Observer's 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Ladwig, Desiree Glasgow, Maria Monroy, Kayla McCarcy, Alexandra Perez and Amanda Evora
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 21, 2010
Children's Express hits the brakes in Sarasota (WITH VIDEO)

The Children's Express is rolling through Florida, stopping in 15 cities for "Milk party" rallies and sharing the message that children must become the state's highest priority, and educating political, business and civic leaders, and parents, about the urgent need to improve the well-being and education of Florida's youngest citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • March 2, 2012
Country Star Back in Town to Support Lakewood Ranch Charity

Country Star Back in Town to Support Lakewood Ranch Charity

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Allan Luke
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Allan Luke

Allan Luke started playing hockey when he was old enough to walk across the street to the ice rink. He played until age 50. He's also played softball and coached both AAA division hockey and high school girls fast-pitch softball.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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