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"I like variety," April Soroko says. "I get bored really easily if I stick to a steady diet of one genre." Soroko also designed the set and costumes for FST's "The 39 Steps" and "Beehive, The '60s Musical."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 9, 2011
Scenic drive

The multi-tasking April Soroko explains how she pulled double duty for FST's gritty legal drama, 'Race.'

  • Arts + Culture
Mote Rehabilitation Technician Jenna Rouse (left) and Rehabilitation and Medical Care Coordinator Lynne Byrd tend to Doodle, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 8, 2018
Sarasota marine animals largely unscathed by recent cold

FWC reported more than 900 cold-stunned sea turtles across Florida, none around Sarasota or Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 30, 2017
Grand Prix welcomes guests to the races

The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival hosted a kickoff event at Michael's on the Bay on June 29.

  • Black Tie
The church hopes to have the steeple removed by the end of the day Monday. A replacement steeple should be installed by the end of September.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2019
Steeple removal closes segment of Main Street

A crane is stationed on Main Street to accommodate the removal of the steeple at FirstSarasota church.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An array of Emily Noelle Lambert's statuary paintings constructed of castoff materials.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 15, 2015
Re:Purposed displays the artistic power of the discarded

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art's newest exhibit displays 10 international artists' work that employ cast-off objects that were thrown away or abandoned.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River High School Class of 2019 graduates watch a slideshow during graduation. Members of Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High School's Class of 2019 had advice to share with this year's graduates. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2020
Dear Class of 2020...

Lakewood Ranch-area 2019 graduates share advice on how to succeed after high school.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton author Gail Hedrick discusses writing and science with Carlos Haile sixth graders on Friday, Oct. 20.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2017
Award-winning author visits Carlos Haile Middle School

Sixth-grade students learn about writing and science from "Something Stinks!" author.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Tara hosted its Fashion with a Flair Fashion Show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jerry Springer, right, poses with Graeme Malloch at the St. Armands Key Residents Association annual dinner.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2011
5 things you didn't know about Jerry Springer

Jerry Springer spends much of his off-camera time in Bird Key, where he has lived for 15 years. Here are five things you didn't know about the legendary talk show host.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 11, 2021
Longboat Key dads provide paternal wisdom ahead of Father's Day

The simple question of "What makes a good dad in today's world?" resonated with local dads.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gracie Marston.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Gracie Marston

The Braden River sophomore talks her running origins and how her motivations have changed.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 19, 2012
April 19: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2010
Tara residents mobilize against land-use proposals

Lake Lincoln LLC is seeking an amendment to its development of regional impact that would allow increased commercial uses and a cellular tower.

  • East County
  • News
Ringling Museum education assistant Brooke Wessel leads virtual tours using the 18-pound Ohmni Telepresence Robot.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 20, 2021
Ohmni Robot lets SMH patients virtually explore Ringling Museum

Hospital patients can take control of the 18-pound robot to explore the Ringling Museum's 66 acres.

  • Health
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2014
Golfers trade clubs for duds for charity

The Palm-Aire Country Club recently held its annual fashion show, in conjunction with the 21st annual Men's Classic Golf Tournament. The $2,000 raised at the event benefited Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center and Baby Basics.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 27, 2022
Business Park district to establish multiuse campus zoning along key county corridors

Sarasota County is on pace to establish Business Park zoning districts in south and west county areas before November. So far, five corridors in unincorporated areas have been identified

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kendall Douley won the cake walk competition.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Thunder Fun Day

Out-of-Door Academy held its 7th annual Thunder Fun Day event on Nov. 10. This free event included games, inflatable rides, tournaments, a craft tent, bake sale and more. Trophies were awarded for a chili cook off and cake walk competition.

  • East County
  • News
Daniel Morris played guitar with his grandfather Greg Deas.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan's Got Talent

Nolan Middle School's HOSA Chapter celebrated HOSA Week Nov. 5-9, by sponsoring a special Nolan's Got Talent Show Nov. 8. Performers showed off a variety of talents, including song, dance, piano and more.

  • East County
  • News
Parking-meter critics say the meters are too difficult to read and confusing too use.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2011
Parking-meter relief proposed

Although it is proposing changes to the paid-parking system, the parking division offers evidence to counter parking-meter critics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul and Sarah Karon plan to donate up to $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 19, 2021
Longboat Key couple on contribution pledge: 'We believe in community'

Sarah and Paul Karon are planning to donate $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.

  • Longboat Key
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