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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 10, 2017
Wine, Women & Shoes guests put their best foot forward

The annual luncheon and fashion show on Nov. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota benefited Forty Carrots Family Center.

  • Black Tie
Sam Hester.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 02.15.17

East County High 5 Moments: 02.15.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The AS Roma Showcase is coming to Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2016
AS Roma Showcase coming to Premier Sports Campus

The showcase games start at 9 a.m. each day.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 24, 2009
Exhibit captures realistic view of subjects

A new Art Center Sarasota exhibit spotlights a notable watercolorist and four photographers with diverse portfolios.

  • Arts + Culture
A three-dimensional installation on the floor at the Re-Imagining Sarasota Chalk Artists Art Show
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
Sarasota Chalk Show at the Ice House

Sarasota Chalk Show at the Ice House

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche, Deputy Chief Scott Mayforth and City Manager Marlon Brown with 10 new patrol officers who were sworn in on Thursday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 3, 2023
SPD welcomes class of 10 new patrol officers

Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche swears in largest class of new recruits in recent memory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I think there are millions of people walking around on scripts that have missed the star of their life," Kate Alexander says. "Be the thriving essence of who you are — it could be anything."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 16, 2014
Flipping the script

Kate Alexander, associate director of Florida Studio Theatre, finds life works out best when you veer from a script and let life lead you toward your potential.

  • Arts + Culture
The Greyson is open in the Lakewood Walk plaza at the intersection of State Road 70 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 24, 2024
Upscale sports bar opens in Lakewood Ranch

The Greyson in the Lakewood Walk plaza offers wall-to-wall TVs, later hours and food from scratch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 25, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
My girlfriend said I was crazy for this selfie while being this close to Florida drivers, but sometimes you have to risk your neck for meaningless content.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 25, 2022
Hitting the road on Sarasota's electric scooters

Fast but not too fast, the city's latest addition makes getting around cool.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 3, 2010
Music Review: 'Hansel and Gretel'

Sarasota Opera's latest addition to this season's repertory is the story of alcoholism, cannibalism, child abuse and a bad marriage. In the hands of composer Engelbert Humperdinck, 'Hansel and Gretel' has become a charming, grand opera favorite that has audiences happily humming familiar tunes as they exit the theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Sheriff Knight announces in an Aug. 1 press conference the success of a collaborative effort with area businesses to crack down on retail theft.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 8, 2013
Sheriff's program boosts arrests

Operation Booster Bumper garners another victory for Sheriff Knight's intelligence-led policing model.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town commissioners approved a four-month extension of the grandfathered tourism units at the shuttered resort Dec. 11, making the latest tourism extension deadline April 30.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2014
Year in Review: December 2013, Colony receives four-month extension

Commissioners extended the deadline for the property's grandfathered status but will hold a public hearing to determine whether the town should take action to demolish the Colony's buildings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Hugh Dancy star in "Hysteria." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 20, 2012
Flim Review: 'Hysteria'

Whimsy and logic collide in the wonderful new film, "Hysteria." In this different kettle-of-fish British romp, based on true events, the vibrator is inadvertently invented in 1880s Victorian England.

  • Arts + Culture
Markus Rygaard and William Johnk Nielsen star in "In a Better World."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 8, 2011
Film Review: 'In a Better World'

The brilliantly disturbing new film, "In a Better World," is an examination concerned with revenge vs. forgiveness. In it, two young boys' worlds are mirrored by their parents as they struggle with addressing brutality.

  • Arts + Culture
James McAvoy stars in "The Conspirator."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 20, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'The Conspirator'

If we are to believe the premise of Robert Redford's new film, "The Conspirator," the quest for revenge when blinded by hate can eradicate the truth. Was the trial of Mary Surratt, the lone woman charged in the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, a quest for justice or a horrible scam?

  • Arts + Culture
Ruth Sheen and Jim Broadbent star in "Another Year."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 9, 2011
Film Review: 'Another Year'

In his new film, "Another Year," director/writer Mike Leigh assembles a stunning cast of characters that will wheedle their way into your heart.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2011
Our View

Thomson takes lead on editorial pages

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Chris Kempton is the new head coach of the Out-of-Door Academy football team. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2018
ODA names new high school football coach

The Out-of-Door Academy is promoting defensive coordinator Chris Kempton to head football coach following Ken Sommers' resignation.

  • East County
  • Sports
Director of Transportation Jason Harris said the call line will help facilitate the hundreds of calls the transportation office receives daily.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2019
Sarasota schools add transportation help line

The line can be accessed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m . Monday through Friday by calling 941-486-2141.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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