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Kathy Halenda is coming back to the role she helped create in a production on the life and music of Sophie Tucker.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 27, 2021
FST's return of the 'Red-Hot Mama'

Kathy Halenda reprises her role as 'Sophie Tucker, The Last of the Red-Hot Mamas' at Florida Studio Theatre. Her connection to the character goes deep.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 28, 2019
Sarasota County tests election equipment for Longboat election

Ahead of the March 12 election, Ron Turner and his team tests all necessary equipment to ensure it will work properly on election night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boating channel markers were removed from New Pass by the U.S. Coast Guard in mid-2017.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 7, 2018
Dredging of New Pass to begin this weekend

Sand taken from New Pass will renourish Lido Beach

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Police evacuated the Walgreens at 3535 N. Tamiami Trail while an object outside is examined by explosives experts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2018
Sarasota Police determine pressure cooker found near store is harmless

Object near Walgreens on North Tamiami Trail at Myrtle Street looks like a pressure cooker, police said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Lake Club home at 16010 Topsail Terrace sold for $1,895,000. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,738 square feet of living area. Courtesy of Shanahan Merrill Group.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 24, 2021
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton area home sales at $1,895,000.

Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton area home sales at $1,895,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Pastry chairwomen Kalle Amoratis, Daniela Soiman, Janet Rantis and Pat Trempelas say they love manning the pastries because desserts are social and they enjoy interacting with glendi patrons.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Bradenton women buttered up for pastry sales at Greek Glendi

Greek festival features Greek music and dancing, food and pastries and items for sale.

  • East County
  • News
Restaurants and food-related businesses have become a point of concern for St. Armands merchants.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2016
St. Armands Circle merchants question restaurant ratio

Business owners leaving St. Armands Circle think the character of the tourist district is changing. What does that mean for shops in the area?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Donna Marino. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2020
COVID can't halt run for funds

Lakewood Ranch resident to run virtual race to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Authorities have cleared the scene after an evacuation at the Sarasota City Center.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
Smoke causes evacuation of Main Street building

County fire personnel responded to an incident at the Sarasota City Center building this morning. Workers were let back in shortly after being evacuated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The entrance to En Provence.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 19, 2020
Report: Equipment on Gulf of Mexico Drive blocked view in crash that killed Baranciks

Employees and residents had complained about visibility issues, report says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
O'Hara
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Lisa O'Hara joins Coldwell's Longboat Key office; Manatee Association of Realtors swears in 2013 officers; Hargaden named NRT LLC, Southeast luxury markets manager

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 12, 2020
Make a law and voila!

Sarasota city commissioners once again defied logic. While supporting the smart move to allow residential uses in commercial zones, they spoiled the idea with counterproductive regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The home at 7462 Cove Terrace recently sold for $2,995,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 7, 2017
Cove Terrace home sells for $2,995,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 20-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Steve Seidensticker was known both for his management of the Tableseide Restaurant Group and for his involvement with nonprofits such as JFCS of the Suncoast.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2018
Restaurateur Steve Seidensticker dies at 65

Seidensticker’s friends and colleagues remembered him as a focused entrepreneur and dedicated contributor to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 24, 2018
Familiar Faces: Debbie Trimble

After years of working in theater and arts, Trimble has found her passion for working with at-risk youth at the Sarasota YMCA.

  • Black Tie
Ben Moore
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 3, 2018
Sarasota Catholic schools get new superintendent

Diocese's new education leader assumes role over 16 schools, about 4,800 students

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blue daze on a bush at the park's front.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 20, 2020
Check out Durante Park to meet your natural neighbors

An informed walk-through of some of the trails of Joan M. Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charli Nimz, Kelly Fernandez, JLS President Amy Sankes and Michelle McSwain
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 21, 2018
Junior League of Sarasota kicks off new season

The Welcome Back social meeting was hosted Aug. 21 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key Fire Rescue personnel put out a boat fire in Sarasota Bay. Photo provided by the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 10, 2021
Longboat Key planning to add firefighter cancer protections to Town Code

The proposed ordinance is subject to a second reading and final vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 17, 2017
Debutantes waltz into adulthood

The annual Debutante Ball was held on Dec. 16 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
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