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Jim Shirley announced Tuesday that he plans to step down as head of the Arts and Cultural Alliance in 2023. (File photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 2, 2022
Executive director announces retirement from Arts and Cultural Alliance

Jim Shirley has led the Arts and Cultural Alliance for 13 years, but he said Tuesday that he looks forward to retiring and allowing new leadership to blossom.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2022
The rumble over Rumble

In the scheme of things, the money was a pittance. But the squalls that blew brought to the fore free speech hypocrisy and the flaws of ‘incentives.’

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been abandoned for more than seven years.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 7, 2018
Longboat Colony application approved for expedited hearing schedule

The Planning and Zoning Board and the Town Commission are scheduled to hear, and decide on, the application for developing the former site of the Colony before town elections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lincoln Clauss stands center stage as the Emcee in Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret.'
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 3, 2022
Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret' turns the context inside-out

The musical’s songs remain the same in this Asolo Repertory Theatre production. In Josh Rhodes’ bold reinterpretation, its story is now based on respect.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The South Gate Community Center was designed in 1956 by architect Victor Lundy. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 29, 2021
South Gate Community Center will stay in residents' control

Voters say Sarasota County's offer was too low for the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key's damage claim to the federal government after Hurricane Hermine was based on beach damage caused by storm surge and rough surf.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 14, 2019
Longboat receives more than $300,000 for 2016 hurricane damage

Beach fund is more than $10 million

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anu Tali — Courtesy image
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 15, 2018
Music review: 'Firsts'

Pianist Roman Rabinovitch substitutes in stunning Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 3 performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dick Vitale with his All-Courageous team. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 15, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala continues 'awesome' streak

Dick Vitale Gala continues 'awesome' streak raising money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

  • East County
  • Sports
Charlene Moran and Mark Goodness package food for Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee to distribute. The nonprofit is having another distribution and collection event at Ellenton Premium Outlets Saturday. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 4, 2020
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee plans mass food distribution and collection

Food for 1,000 Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch-area families will be available in Ellenton.

  • East County
  • News
The new Sarasota County Administration Center, shaded in blue, will be located in Fruitville Farms just south of Fruitville Road. (Courtesy of Sarasota County)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 30, 2022
Sarasota County's new headquarters projected to cost $72M-$74M

The new building next to Celery Fields will be 50,000 square feet smaller than the current administration building in downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Levitan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.26.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.26.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 24, 2022
More Too Life group inspires change at anniversary banquet

The anniversary gala was held at the Art Ovation hotel on July 22.

  • Black Tie
Emergency officials from each municipality and from the county give an update Friday on preparations for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota County issues mandatory evacuation orders

Residents in evacuation zone A — including Sarasota’s barrier islands — have to evacuate between 2 p.m. today and 8 p.m. Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 26

Joanne Hummert captured a swan and its reflection on the Longboat Key Club golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
CHEETAHSTORY
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 21, 2014
Stripped revenue: Cheetah Lounge to sue county for $5.1 million

Stripped revenue: Cheetah Lounge to sue county for $5.1 million

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 3, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Cary Cohenour

Cary Cohenour, founder and head coach of Sarasota's Celsius Tennis Academy, was recently named the United States Tennis Association's Florida Junior Competitive Coach of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Baugh
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2013
Officials assess first year

Commissioners and East County residents - Vanessa Baugh and Betsy Benac - and School Board member Dave Miner, take stock.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Caragiulo received 1,718 votes out of a total 3,425 for 50.16% of the vote in the District 2 race.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 8, 2011
Caragiulo unseats Clapp

The restaurateur squeaked by the incumbent commissioner by 11 votes in the District 2 City Commission race, which triggered an automatic recount. Snyder claimed the District 3 seat; and Shaw and Holland will face off in a May runoff election for the District 1 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Keith Lazarcheck and Mark Lucas represent Station 11 during the 16th annual Morton's Chili Cook Off.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 13, 2016
Your Calendar: Morton's Chili Cook-Off

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shanahan
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Parker Shanahan

Twelve-year-old Parker Shanahan let his bat do the talking this week, going 5-for-7 with a pair of home runs while helping lead Lakewood Ranch Little League's 10- and 11-year-old All-Star team to a runner-up finish at the Section IV Tournament July 15-16, in Haines City.

  • East County
  • Sports
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