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Via Nova Chorale is known for its programs that span classical and contemporary works.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2025
Choral organizations merge into new ensemble

Choral Artists of Sarasota and Via Nova Chorale are combining.

  • Arts + Culture
Key Chorale artistic director, CEO extends contract for 10 years
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2025
Key Chorale artistic director, CEO extends contract for 10 years

The symphonic chorus also announced vocalist hires and staff promotions.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Fire Department Personnel shared photos of the island taken Thursday, Oct. 10, after Hurricane Milton passed through Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2024
Barrier islands reopened; county assessing beach damage

Facility assessments will also begin on buildings and other amenities at beach parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chucha Barber interviews Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore at MarVista Dockside in Longboat Key. Cinematographer/editor Josh McLawhron works to get the sound and images just right.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 23, 2019
Filmmakers point cameras at oyster preservation

Shell recycling project launched by Chiles becomes part of documentary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Growing up in the circus and traveling across America was very exciting, very interesting and informative," Gena Shvartsman Cristiani says. "It was also very normal to just get up and leave all the time."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 2, 2013
In the Center Ring

Gena Shvartsman Cristiani grew up in a juggling family as a prodigy juggling performer who continually traveled the nation. Just recently, she started calling Sarasota home.

  • Arts + Culture
Clayton Rosaire greets a black jaguar April 21, 2023.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 18, 2024
Big Cat Habitat operator bonds with exotic animals through trust and love

Clayton Rosaire specializes in big cats and has spent a large portion of his life working with them on an everyday basis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jeremy Whatmough |
  • October 20, 2010
My View: Key is too special for a cell tower

A 15-story cell tower would be contrary to what is described in a new Vision Plan report. It would make us look like an industrial park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A backhoe pulls a large tree apart May 29 inside a fenced-off section of the Uplands Preserve, owned by New College of Florida. The college is clearing the area to make way for beach volleyball courts and a lacrosse practice field.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 30, 2024
New College's tree removal from Uplands stuns neighbors

The city of Sarasota can't enforce tree ordinance on state property, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 19, 2009
Former SMR VP starts home inspection business

Ron Masseo hopes to tap into the foreclosure and resale markets with his business, Masseo Home Inspections.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 22, 2009
Emeralds cheer team shines in Manatee

Dynasty Elite formed its Emeralds special needs team last year. The 14-member squad will begin practicing for the upcoming season during the first week of August.

  • East County
  • Sports
"I've done my share of abstract art," Marty Hartman says. "I've won prizes for my mixed-media work, but I never claimed to be any 'ism.' I just did my own thing."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 11, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: True original

In the 1940s, painter Marty Hartman helped establish the former Sarasota Art Association. The 89-year-old is among a bevy of pioneering artists whose work is on display this month at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Banyan Opening Night Dinner Chairwoman Anne Howard, David Howard, Banyan Artistic Director Carol Kleinberg and Ted Shears
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • July 6, 2011
Scene & Heard

Longtime chef to produce theatrical parody; Comedy tonight; 'Operation Epsilon' offers up food for thought

  • Arts + Culture
The Rev. Jason Smith, pastor of Good Life Church, is teaching a series called "Full" this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2012
East County couple launches new church

Good Life Church has started holding services, but officially launches Jan. 13.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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
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
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
Rob Vega shows the aluminum wiring he uses to craft his lightweight, tarnish-resistant jewelry at last weekend's St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty

Local craftspeople showcased their work at last weekend's annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2010
News Briefs 07.08.10

Residents of the Dolphin Tower condo high-rise on Gulfstream Boulevard still don't know when they'll be able to return home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • May 16, 2012
Bridge Bites: Counting the hand

This week we start a series of hands where the key to success is counting the opponents' distribution; in each case turning a guess into a sure thing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
News Briefs

Woman robbed at Walgreens; Woman lied about CPS imposter; Faith Life Church to start services; Ranch Kiwanis host neighbor group

  • East County
  • News
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