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Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace have experienced a wave of critical and popular success with their first season of shows at the new Urbanite Theatre
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 29, 2015
Fresh Theatrical Take

What started out as a long shot artistic venture, downtown Sarasota’s Urbanite Theatre is looking toward a full winter season after a successful summer premiere

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Commission savors the sunshine

The weather on Longboat Key was cloudy on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 11, but the Longboat Key Town Commission stayed in the sunshine, as far as the Longboat Observer could tell.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
mall
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 15, 2014
10 reasons to get excited for the Mall at University Town Center

10 reasons to get excited for the Mall at University Town Center

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 20, 2015
Theater review: 'The Color Purple'

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production stands tall

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
YMCA instructor Courtney Yost works with East County's Hudson Richardson.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2019
Water safety course grows in popularity at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Free water safety course grows in popularity at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team celebrates its second district championship in three years after defeating Cardinal Mooney 11-3 in the Class 3A-District 10 championship April 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-District 10 Championship

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated rival Cardinal Mooney 11-3 in the Class 3A-District 10 championship April 26, at McKechnie Field.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Megan Lowndes and Poe will be visiting the pet food stores for the next two weeks.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 3, 2018
Dog lovers unite for drive in Lakewood Ranch

Dog-friendly businesses join forces to help the Little Feet, Big Heart Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2014
Sidelines

Riverview sweeps Venice Invitational; Riverview volleyball wins PINK match; and more sports news.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sydney Edwards coxes for the Women's 8+ team at the 2016 World Rowing Junior Championships. Photo courtesy USRowing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2017
Sarasota coxswain makes history at World Rowing Junior Championships

Sydney Edwards became the first U.S. woman to cox for a men's crew in FISA competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Work is expected to begin in June.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 8, 2020
14 projects make up New Pass Bridge summer rehab

FDOT plans Jan. 16 event to answer questions about renovations planned for the bridge in summer 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Denise Cotler of the American Cancer Society with Sarah Tello and Barbara Tello-Accola
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: R.O.C.K. Scholarship Recipient College Send-Off Luncheon

Reaching Out to Cancer Kids -- R.O.C.K. -- held a college send-off luncheon for its scholarship recipients at Columbia Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new, smaller performances are being planned for November. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 1, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra postpones concerts through May 2021

The organization will have smaller, socially-distanced shows starting in November.

  • Arts + Culture
Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder displays one of the many packets of seeds she is donating to Puerto Rico.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 11, 2018
Sarasota group brings seeds of hope to Puerto Rico’s farmers

Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida plans third trip to Puerto Rico in May to provide supplies to small farmers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Elizabeth and Andrew Burchard, Theresa Getzen and Silvanna Medina
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 2, 2010
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off Party

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairwoman Peggy Wood, President Gina Gregoria and Co-Chairwoman Marsha Thompson
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 7, 2018
Former White House florist presents at 2018 Flower Talk

The Founders Garden Club of Sarasota hosted Floral Diplomacy Nov. 7 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 25, 2019
Campers get crafty at Art Center

Art Center Sarasota offers 11 weeks of art summer camps that explore a different theme each week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2019
Campers respond to call for superheroes at Dream Oaks Camp

Foundation for Dreams' "superhero" themed camp proves adventure for Dream Oaks Camp participants in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
compound
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 10, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 10

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 10

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtney Davenport, Kelly Munch and Diana Dunn
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

The Junior League had many people come out to G. Wiz, Friday, April 13, for the Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Justin Demutiis Photography.
  • A time to celebrate |
  • August 24, 2016
Just Married: Lea Mei and James Buchanan

Lea Mei and James Buchanan were married Friday, May 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
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