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Photo courtesy John Revisky
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 19, 2018
Asolo Rep and conservatory adapt Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for today

Asolo Repertory Theatre and FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's New Stages series' latest touring production reimagines Shakespeare’s 'The Tempest' for student audiences across Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 29, 2017
Flip Sides: Eddie Tobin and Judy Renaud look to future

Tobin and Renaud have been performing at Amore for the past two years. With the restaurant closing, the two look ahead to their flip sides.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2012
New businesses flavor St. Armands

The Circle may be losing two stores, but the latest batch of new businesses is sure to spice it up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Clyde Butcher wades deep into the waters of Myakka River State Park to get his photos. Photo by Niki Butcher
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 6, 2019
Clyde Butcher's 'Myakka River, a Florida Treasure' captures real Florida beauty

Butcher's latest photography exhibit aims to display why local land deserves to be saved.

  • Arts + Culture
Lucia Blinn — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 11, 2018
Writer Lucia Blinn shows she is a woman of her words with latest book of poetry

Sarasota poet Lucia Blinn's latest anthology, "Sonoma," features more of her "Memos to Marty" and new inspirations.

  • Arts + Culture
H. Terrell Griffin autographed a novel for Commissioner Terry Gans last year. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 21, 2013
New Griffin novel 'Found' now available

Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell Griffin released his eighth Matt Royal novel, 'Found' last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 28, 2011
Griffin to release latest novel in December

Longboat Key writer H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin's latest novel, 'Collateral Damage' will be available nationwide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
'Le Chef'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 14, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Le Chef'

'Le Chef' is the latest foodie film guaranteed to tickle your taste buds as well as your funny bone.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2010
Our View

At last, a good decision; Our Obsession with Inflation: What Others are Saying about Dollar, Gold

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"Singin' in the Rain" runs through Feb.7. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2018
Stage adaptation of classic 'Singin' in the Rain' spoofs the early days of Hollywood

The Players production of "Singin' in the Rain" pokes fun at old Hollywood with classic MGM musical tropes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 4, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 5

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Josh Siegel Andy Ameres, with his mother, Popi, will run the family's Lakewood Ranch location, which has a unique, rustic feel but the same family-oriented atmosphere.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 22, 2014
Doing Business: Popi's Place on the Ranch

The Amerese family's latest project and eighth family-run restaurant, Popi's Place on the Ranch, opens the week of Jan. 27, next to the Walmart in Ranch Lake Plaza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 5, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Unfinished Song'

The latest gem on the growing list of films about aging couples is the endearing 'Unfinished Song.'

  • Arts + Culture
"Damn the torpedoes — I’m reading The Observer," says Barb Smith.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
Enthusiastic reader takes Observer on tour of Europe

Ordinarily, we are thrilled whenever we receive an It's Read Everywhere submission from one of our readers. We're always amazed where you take our little paper -- and your creativity in composing the photograph.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 9, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 10

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
“Hairspray” runs through Dec. 8, at Venice Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 25, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Hairspray'

At Venice Theatre, the year is 1962, the soundtrack is rock 'n' roll, the city is Baltimore and the main stage musical is 'Hairspray.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2013
News Briefs

City agrees to sell parcel on Palm Avenue for hotel

  • Sarasota
  • News
At least four traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
MPO study takes latest shot at unknotting Longboat traffic

At least four traffic studies involving Longboat have been performed since 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Incognito" runs through July 8 at Urbanite Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 7, 2018
Daniel Kelly speaks his mind on latest Urbanite show 'Incognito'

The director of the Urbanite Theatre's “Incognito” shares his thoughts on the mind-bending production.

  • Arts + Culture
Every table at the Sarasota Orchestra's Side By Side Brunch was adorned with an elegant orchid centerpiece. Each orchid was then donated to local extended-care facilities. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 14, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 11.17.16

From ribbon cuttings to record label signings, it was quite a week...

  • Black Tie
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