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Principal cellist Natalie Helm makes up one-fourth of the Sarasota String Quartet, along with Daniel Jordan, concertmaster; Christopher Takeda, associate concertmaster; and Rachel Halvorson, principal viola. Courtesy photo.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 5, 2020
Sarasota String Quartet covers 3 composers, 3 centuries in Chamber Soirées

Group performs pieces by Haydn, Webern and Beethoven in rare full concert

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2012
Commissioners unhappy with hotel proposals

Three out of five Sarasota city commissioners are unhappy with conditions proposed by two developers for a downtown hotel project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 2, 2017
Sarasota Film Festival kicks off with block party

The opening night celebration of the annual festival was celebrated March 31 outside the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
Our View

Changing of the guard

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Melissa Wendel is Sarasota's new procurement official.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 9, 2017
Sarasota County hires procurement official out of Manatee

Melissa Wendel has more than 20 years' experience in procurement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy Shapiro's favorite part of watching Wilbur was seeing how he developed.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 27, 2019
Return of the baby ospreys

Sarasota resident Nancy Shapiro bid adieu to the baby ospreys she's been photographing for a month and a half.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 11, 2017
Six men arrested in undercover prostitution operation

The men were all arrested along North Tamiami Trail by the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 18, 2021
Great Old Florida Escapes

Although travel is still a no-go, there are plenty of staycation spots that can make you feel like you have gone somewhere. In this case, it’s back in time.

  • LWR Life
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 27, 2018
Bay Haven teacher contracted infectious disease

Sarasota County Schools assured the community Friday that this is an isolated incident and not a public concern for a community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leaders are considering adding three destination playgrounds throughout the county.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 15, 2021
New parks, athletic fields a priority in Sarasota County

County leaders began steps to creating four new athletic complexes and three new destination playgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Opera will perform Verdi's 'Nabucco' March 2-24. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 3, 2018
Sarasota Opera announces its 2019 diamond anniversary season

The 60th anniversary of the company will feature a return to many company favorites — including one by Verdi — along with two local premieres and a new concert series.

  • Arts + Culture
Artist Jeffrey Laramore designed the sculpture "Jumping Fish" to be placed at the Palm Avenue-Cocoanut Avenue roundabout.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 29, 2019
Roundabout art installation set for Saturday

A segment of the intersection of Palm Avenue and Cocoanut Avenue will be closed Saturday morning as crews install a sculpture in the roundabout’s center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city of Sarasota is planning a $10 million streetscape project that may affect Longboat Key traffic.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat, Sarasota at odds over Fruitville Road

The city’s lane-reduction proposal conflicts with barrier island’s ideas on smooth evacuations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Chippy Ajithan says a focus on mental health and well-being can positively affect the body.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 17, 2021
Depression linked to heart disease

An SMH heart specialist says mental well-being is important to keeping your heart and body healthy.

  • Health
A plateful of already painted rocks sit on a picnic table. The rocks will soon be hidden around Sarasota.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 22, 2017
An emerging group rocks Sarasota

Sarasota residents create, hide little treasures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Ballet performed Martha Graham's "Appalachian Spring" in "Iconographic." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • October 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet honors legendary choreographers in 'Iconographic'

Sarasota Ballet's "Iconographic" program featured Galina Samsova's "Paquita," Martha Graham's "Appalachian Spring" and Ricardo Graziano's "Symphony of Sorrows."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Austin Katz. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.07.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.07.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Parker Glassman holds up an oyster he found.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 29, 2019
Spring break campers scope out Sarasota Bay

Mote's Flippers, Flukes, Fin and Fun camp let first to fifth graders search the Bay for marine life March 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 27, 2018
Catholic Charities hosts elegant evening

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. held its annual grand affair on Jan. 27 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Gabriel Hament |
  • October 29, 2018
My View: Let's Change the Date to move Sarasota forward

Supporters say approval will bring more turnout to city elections.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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