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In addition to the usual business movement along Main Street, some bigger projects with the potential to change the downtown landscape are shaping up this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Main Street

In 2014, Main Street saw a flurry of businesses coming and going - a level of activity that appears ready to continue throughout the heart of the city in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When designing opera sets, David P. Gordon aims to create scenes where the audience becomes immersed.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 3, 2015
Master of the House

David P. Gordon designs the epic settings of the Sarasota Opera's winter season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2014
Sarasota bayfront plan envisions $100 million Mote aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"People just sit there waiting for those outfits to come out," says Lisa Berger about Iconcept attendees. "They don't know what those artists are going to come up with every year."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2014
Lisa Berger 'Makes It Work'

Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Lisa Berger encourages dressing in rags. Anything nontraditional or recycled goes in Art Center Sarasota's Iconcept fashion show.

  • Arts + Culture
"Everybody brings different things to the table," Shawn O'Malley says of his co-op woodshop. "This camaraderie is what I envisioned." Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 14, 2013
Building a Legacy

Shawn O'Malley's grandfather taught him the art of woodworking from salvaged material. Now, O'Malley is the teacher.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Nell Moore, Mindy Towns and Patricia Reed explored Lakewood Ranch Main Street to find subjects for photographs that would fit a unique theme.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 28, 2013
PURPOSEFUL PHOTOS

A year ago this month, three East County women started the 52-Week Challenge, a photo-sharing, web-based project they created to unite photographers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Local owners Kevin and Jodi McGaharan and their daughter, Blaire Greene, united with Gigi Butler, in apron, the founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, for the East County store’s grand opening Oct. 19.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Doing Business: Gigi's Cupcakes

Gigi's Cupcakes bakes and sells fresh gourmet cupcakes every day.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 3, 2022
Sidney Katz

Sidney Katz was born in a cold-water tenement flat on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 27, 1917.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
UMR Sports Founder Ryan Moore points out the additional room on the new volleyball courts that will allow players to utilize running serves.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 13, 2022
UMR Sports campus in east Bradenton begins to take shape

UMR Sports has nearly completed its six pickleball courts and four sand volleyball courts with baseball/softball fields on the way.

  • East County
  • News
Sandra Tapfumaneyi speaks at the event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 13, 2025
Sarasota County hosts community conversation on hurricane preparedness

The event welcomed local and federal officials to speak on ways to be prepared for the next hurricane season, starting June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra violinist Max Tan is the founder and artistic director of Soundbox Ventures, producer of the Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 13, 2025
Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program explores musical storytelling

The public event will feature seminars, masterclasses and concerts.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Orchestra violinist Max Tan is the founder and artistic director of Soundbox Ventures, producer of the Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 30, 2024
Soundbox Ventures gives musicians a new place to play

Violinist Max Tan's music think tank launches the first Suncoast Composer Festival Oct. 4-7.

  • Arts + Culture
Santa is making his grand entrance at University Town Center Nov. 11.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2023
Santa is making his way to University Town Center in Sarasota

UTC will kickoff the holiday season with Santa's Grand Arrival Parade and After-Party Show on Saturday, Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • News
The cast and crew of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" rehearse on Oct. 8. The show opens on Oct. 19.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch couple takes on 'The Rocky Horror Show'

The show opens at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 5.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bradenton's Cymia Martin is selling cups, tumblers and mugs at Kids Mart.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 25, 2023
Young entrepreneurs sell their arts and crafts at Kids Mart

Children ages 5-14 are starting their own businesses and will be selling their arts and crafts at Braden River Library's Kids Mart on Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bradenton residents Sandjina Alexis, 5 and Berline Valcius were thrilled to receive backpacks.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 5, 2025
Stillpoint Mission distributes 810 backpacks for students in need

Each backpack includes school supplies and a $35 gift card to use at Bealls.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Hackbarth and Ricardo Rhodes star in the Sarasota Ballet's production of George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 4, 2023
Sarasota Ballet brings Balanchine to life

The company's third program of 2023-24 features "Theme and Variations," the first of three ballets by George "Mr. B" Balanchine this season.

  • Arts + Culture
Florida Studio Theatre's "The Lehman Trilogy" follows a trio of immigrants as they re-invent themselves in a story that spans 163 years.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 12, 2024
'The Lehman Trilogy' captures rise and fall of Wall Street empire

The Horatio Alger tale unfolds in a three-hour-plus Florida Studio Theatre production masterfully directed by Richard Hopkins.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Eighth grader Mikayla Ross works with teacher Joseph Conner.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 4, 2025
Tutoring nonprofit helps raise students' success rates

Laurel Civic Association, which tutors Sarasota County children after school in addition to providing numerous other services, is currently planning to construct a new 48,000 square-foot facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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