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Tenor Ben Gulley as Pedro and soprano Kara Shay Thomson as Marta performing in Sarasota Opera’s production of Tiefland by Eugen d’Albert. Photo by Rod Millington
  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 12, 2018
Sarasota Opera opens last exquisite production of the season

"Tiefland" is a little-known opera with music so beautiful, it's easy to forget how savage (and relevant) the storyline is.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
As part of her plans for growth, Rominiecki said Selby Gardens could offer a museum-like experience to draw repeat customers.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2014
Selby Gardens hires new CEO

Jennifer Rominiecki will bring 15 years of experience with the New York Botanical Garden to Sarasota, as she steps in as the new CEO of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 28, 2016
This week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota resident Jason Collins started coaching when he was 15 years old after spending six years as a competitive gymnast in South Carolina.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
Artistic Excellence

Former competitive gymnast Jason Collins returned to the gym last year and was named the Sarasota Surge's new program director in December after spending 15 years as a professional opera singer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
Lady Thunder victorious on Senior Night

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated the Tampa Bay HEAT 25-17, 23-25, 25-11, 25-21 Oct. 18 on Senior Night.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 25, 2015
Top Story — May: Ranch Jam — Face the music

Ranch Jam LLC collectively owes vendors more than $100,000 after an unsuccessful event in March. No payments are expected to be sent anytime soon.

  • East County
  • News
Staff outlined the proposed 2016-17 budget at a series of City Commission workshops this week.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2016
City budget prioritizes police, planning and parks

With property values continuing to rise, city officials are dealing with a new problem this budget season: figuring out the best way to grow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deputies and discovered James Wiggs, 49, and Talvick Morton, 24, in possession of two accessible fully-loaded firearms.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 11, 2013
Deputies find two men with loaded weapons

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested two men with past felony convictions early this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Chris Gallagher

As a senior designer with Jonathan Parks Architect, Chris Gallagher shapes not only Sarasota's facades but also its community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Burn 2016 Easton Team finished third in the 77-team Perfect Game USA 18U WWBA East Memorial Day Classic May 22 through May 25. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2015
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian wins Sunshine Cup; Sunshine State Games heads to SRQ; National Championships coming to Benderson Park

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby said research needs to keep moving forward, as more needs to be learned about the force and functions that cause red tide.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 24, 2018
State directs $2.2 million to Mote for red tide research

The money will allow scientists to focus on applied science and technology to develop methods that can fight red tide in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 25, 2012
Observe This: Police searching for bank robbery suspect

Observe This: Police searching for bank robbery suspect

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 13, 2019
Familiar Faces: Samantha Gholar

Samantha Gholar inspires both her son and local multicultural young people to become philanthropic in Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Asolo Rep Gala 2015
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 24, 2016
Social Calendar March 2016

Check out the events to attend in March

  • Black Tie
The Braden River Havoc 8U
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2013
Sidelines

Mustangs win third straight state crown; Braden River opens preseason with wins; ODA's season ends in regional semifinals; LWR PAL Raiders win Super Bowl

  • East County
  • Sports
Molly Cherryholmes
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 7, 2014
Backstage Pass: Orchestra's Pops series ends with a bang

The Saturday, May 10 Pops concert is special, because for the first time in Sarasota Orchestra's 65-year history it will perform at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Arts + Culture
Jack Kelley remains in the intensive care unit of Sarasota Memorial Hospital following a car accident Feb. 28.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2019
Community rallies around former Lakewood Ranch basketball star

The community rallies around former Lakewood Ranch basketball star Jack Kelley.

  • East County
  • Sports
There's optimism the Sarasota-Manatee is making progress on affordable housing, but as community leaders pursue solutions, some questions and challenges remain.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2019
Part 2: Sarasota, Manatee leaders pursue affordable housing solutions

Experts say there's no sure-fire solution for fixing housing affordability, leading officials to pursue a variety of strategies. Will this multifaceted approach produce results?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
Community Activities seeks scarers, event photographs

Love to be scared or, better yet, be the scarer?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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