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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2018
Questions and answers with Longboat Key Town Commission candidates

Six men face off in three races.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“Unchained Melodies” has now been seen by more people than any other cabaret show in Florida Studio Theatre history. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 27, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.28.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota and Bradenton with Florida Studio Theatre, Urbanite Theatre, musician Derek Lersch, Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, Coolinary, Umbrellas1926, Lemon Tree Kitchen and Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The twin murals, of a surgical masked man and a woman, were undertaken on April 28. An official unveiling took place May 15.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 18, 2020
Downtown Sarasota murals tell heroic story

Health care workers honored with pair of paintings downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Conner Morrell's No. 28 car races on the outside of racing legend Tony Stewart's No. 14 car at Bubba Raceway Park. Stewart won the race; Morrell finished eighth.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 12, 2018
Braden River freshman races with 'Smoke'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Brista Homes founder and President Mark Ursini prefers to build two single-family homes on Buttonwood Drive. If the Nov. 2 referendum fails, he plans to develop an additional office building.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 4, 2021
Buttonwood Harbour referendum vote set for Nov. 2

Brista Homes founder and President Mark Ursini is proposing developments for the Buttonwood Harbour neighborhood, but some residents want drainage issues addressed first.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 27, 2010
Green closes the book on 'the last chapter'

Lois Green, 79, is facing her fourth bout with cancer. She received her latest diagnosis - terminal - Aug. 20, 2007.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 13, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Samin Nosrat in "Salt Fat Acid Heat." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2018
Binge Blog: Breaking bread

This week brings a delicious food series and a hidden camera show where the jokes are on the hosts

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The cast previously toured with Chicago-based theater company The Hypocrites. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 28, 2018
'Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged' puts 21st-century spin on duo’s greatest hits

The latest Florida Studio Theatre cabaret show, "Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged," strips classic Gilbert and Sullivan songs of context — a simple idea that's simply brilliant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 27, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra starts dinner series with Beethoven Fall event

Orchestra patrons enjoyed a Q&A with featured conductor Marcelo Lehninger.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 19, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Typically around 70 prints are on display in the space, including multiples and editions by Jorge Blanco, Betsy Cameron, Ron Desmett and more. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
Alfstad& Editions celebrates the power of print

Alfstad& Editions proves that printmaking isn’t dead, and neither is Alfstad& productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Lawyers representing Longboat Key have sought the dismissal of a lawsuit against the town regarding access to its website.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat seeks dismissal of website lawsuit

Defense team says lack of federal rules nullifies claim of man who has sued dozens of towns, cities and counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
De Jonge
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • May 1, 2013
Mystery novel includes Longboat landmarks

Publix is depicted as a hallmark of customer service in Peter de Jonge's novel, 'Buried on Avenue B.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Our View: The anti-American president

He just leaves you breathless, dumbfounded ... enraged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vera Samuels and Jason and Caitlin Ellis star in Random Acts' production of "Reefer Madness: The Musical."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 18, 2018
Random Acts turns propaganda into comedy in 'Reefer Madness: The Musical'

“Reefer Madness: The Musical” confronts a burning issue in edgy Random Acts comedy at The Starlite Room.

  • 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
Stephanie Bastos performs "Timeline" in San Francisco, Calif. in August 2016. Photo by Robbie Sweeney
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 5, 2017
Dancing Through Life: Performer tells her story through dance

Stephanie Bastos will share an intimate tale with audience members at Sarasota Contemporary Dance's latest one-woman-show, "Timeline."

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota County Commission is giving the town of Longboat Key $2 million for Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2015
Bayfront Park funding approved

A revamped Bayfront Park that’s been in the works since 2008 is a go after Sarasota County Commission agreed to a $2 million funding request today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Richard Miron DDS, BMSC, MSc, PhD |
  • April 8, 2021
Wrinkles and Sun Damage Treated with New Technology

Wrinkles and Sun Damage Treated with New Technology

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