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The Rev. Kelvin Lumpkin believes he’s a bridge builder who would make commission decisions with the whole community in mind.
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Roger Drouin |
  • February 21, 2013
Election: Lumpkin ready to help community unify to combat issues

Kelvin Lumpkin believes crime needs to be curtailed in areas such as Newtown before revitalization can take flight in that community and on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 6, 2018
Robert James “Bob” Carr

Robert Carr of Sarasota, Florida passed away July 2, 2018 and his obituary tribute is publishing in the Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Longboat Key Education Center. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 7, 2020
Longboat Key Education Center ramps up winter term

A wide array of classes will be available to members and non-members alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Head over Heels" is a rocking jukebox musical that mixes 16th-century characters in an early MTV universe, with the Go-Go's providing the soundtrack.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 25, 2020
Players Centre's 'Head Over Heels' has got the beat

Their whole world's out of sync, but this bawdy, amped up jukebox musical is terrific fun

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Traffic cones that have blocked one of three turn lanes along Gulfstream Avenue are expected to be removed on Tuesday.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 28, 2020
Changes coming next week to traffic on Fruitville, Gulfstream and U.S. 41

Turn lane expected to reopen Tuesday as roundabout project enters new phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
DeSoto Hotel (right), Courtesy of Manatee County Historical Resources
  • By Columnist . |
  • March 12, 2020
Gillespie Day

March 10 celebrates Sarasota's golf-loving first mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
creekpot
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 23, 2013
Phillippi Creek Restaurant and Oyster Bar: Iconic, 'Old Florida' seafood, with an updated twist

Phillippi Creek Restaurant and Oyster Bar: Iconic, 'Old Florida' seafood, with an updated twist

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The preview center at the mall will include installations such as the Her Story Walk designed to highlight major achievements by women in sports. Rendering courtesy Women's Sports Museum.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2019
Women’s Sports Museum preview coming to UTC

Museum organizers hope a smaller exhibit at the mall is a step toward the establishment of a permanent attraction in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Dee de Montmollin will begin her work at the church on Sept. 2.  Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 15, 2018
All Angels finds interim leader

The Rev. David Danner and his wife, Wafa, moved to Canada on Aug. 12. They will return in November for a final service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dallena Shelton performs one of her favorite tricks.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 22, 2018
Circus Arts Conservatory students fly to new heights

Couple bonds over love of teaching CAC recreational flying trapeze classes.

  • Arts + Culture
Cellist David Finckel and his wife, pianist Wu Han, performed Jan. 24 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 28, 2019
Impressive weekend of orchestral concerts show need for new music hall

Sarasota Orchestra and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center concerts shine.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Andrew Lane guest conducted “Sounds of the Stage,” aka Great Escapes 5, which featured principal double bass John Miller (pictured). Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 25, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra offers musical smorgasbord in 'Sounds of the Stage'

Sarasota Orchestra's Great Escapes 5 concert, "Sounds of the Stage" at Holley Hall in Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, reminds us of the good old days of pops concerts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Inherit the Wind" features a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial, of a teacher who was put on trial after he defied Tennessee’s laws against teaching evolution in its public schools.Â
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 27, 2017
The Darwin Award goes to …

'Inherit the Wind' pits bad law against good science at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Marvin Black still his summers at Pine Forest Camp.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 13, 2016
Marvin Black: a happy camper

Longboat Key resident Marvin Black is part of four generations of family who has directed Pine Forest Camp in Greeley, Pa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Lynch, Jim Schwartz and Ethna Lynch, of Lynches Pub and Grub, at last year's Gourmet Lawn Party.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 18, 2015
Lawn Party set to break records

The Gourmet Lawn Party will be Dec. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Frank Gamsky and Denise Kleiner are eager to get started.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2015
Society sheds status

The Old Braden River Historical Society may no longer be a nonprofit, but it will still protect the Braden River.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2015
Group sews sweet dreams for hospital patients

Dionne Chang hopes her group, Sewing for Sweet Dreams, will help brighten hospital patients’ rooms and moods.

  • East County
  • News
As a tribute to the late Honorary Chairwoman Tana Sandefur, her closest friends, "The Tanettes," donned hats and spoke about her at The Wit and Wisdom of Aging event.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

An honored woman; The dirty little secret of philanthropy; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer.
  • By Tom Harmer |
  • February 2, 2015
My view: Today, Tomorrow, Together

Sarasota County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, here's what it means to you.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • April 2, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: final results

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: final results

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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