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Patti O'Berg and Allen Kretschmar in "Harvey." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 3, 2013
Theater Review: 'Harvey'

"Harvey" is probably best known as a 1950 film starring Jimmy Stewart and Josephine Hull. Mary Chase, who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama as a result, wrote the play. The Players' production captures all the old-fashioned quaintness of a slower, simpler time.

  • Arts + Culture
Lucy Tight and Wayne Waxing with their daughter, Diver.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 4, 2013
Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album

After two years of touring and living out of their Airstream trailer, roots-rock duo Hymn for Her has found a home in Sarasota - but they're not getting too comfortable.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • July 18, 2013
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Random Acts

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Random Acts

  • Arts + Culture
Octavia Spencer stars in "Fruitvale Station." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 28, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Fruitvale Station'

The new film, 'Fruitvale Station,' traces the last 24 hours of Oscar Julius Grant III's life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 1, 2013
BEERASOTA: KBBA and Sam Smith Organic Lager

BEERASOTA: KBBA and Sam Smith Organic Lager

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Juliet Onufrak maneuvers around a defender during one of her final games at ODA. File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 22, 2013
Moving Forward: college signings

Braden River High senior Courtney McDevitt and The Out-of-Door Academy senior Juliet Onufrak will continue playing volleyball and soccer, respectively, at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
SMART Executive Director Gail Clifton and Eileen, Gary and Darrin Simone, of 1st Choice Industries, stand alongside a newly installed wheelchair ramp by SMART’s pool.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
East County business saddles up to help

A local business invested more than $25,000 to upgrade bathroom facilities at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Panelists Neal Communities President Pat Neal, John Tuccillo, chief economist for Florida Realtors, Michael Saunders & Co. CEO Michael Saunders and Rex Jensen, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch president and CEO
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 5, 2013
REAL ESTATE: BOOM OR BUST?

Prominent Manatee/Sarasota real-estate executives say high prices and sales put the area in a boom period, not a bubble.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
News Briefs

The Lauren O'Hara Memorial Fund and TreeUmph! Adventure Course are teaming to raise funds for children with cancer being treated at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2013
Capt. Frank Rubino lands police officer 'dream job'

There's not much Longboat Key Police Capt. Frank Rubino hasn't done in his 32 years of law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota’s BMX track already has the distinction of being the nation’s oldest continuously running course. Upgrades could make it a more alluring destination for cyclists.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2013
BMX facility upgrades could boost tourism

Thanks to the success of sports tourism in the area, Sarasota could be looking in a more extreme sports direction to generate revenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Lone Ranger" is playing in theaters now.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 5, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'The Lone Ranger'

Aside from being way too long, convoluted and kitschy, 'The Lone Ranger' has moments of sheer brilliance, which keep it afloat.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
News Briefs

Couple seeks restaurant approval this fall; Firefighters plan training at closed Hilton facilities; Mote scientists study red tide bloom offshore

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
News Briefs

Church closes on second location; Animal Services hosts adoption event; County cancels MCAT fares, meetings on election days

  • East County
  • News
Salvatore Fiorelli has been working in the fields of his family's property since he was about 10 years old. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 13, 2014
Festival celebrates family's heritage, grape harvest

The annual Harvest Festival will host a grape stomp to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • News
The Modena has 4,228 square feet of space, four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 3, 2014
Business Briefs

Homebuilder sets new roof for pricing; Orchid nursery to host open house; Community Haven expands Haven Industries program

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2014
Business Briefs

St. Armands Circle Association elects new leaders; RVA names Tammy Halsted business development manager; Chiles Group, Mote team up for 39th annual NOAA Fish Fry; Plymouth Harbor announces 2014 officers, new directors

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Abby Bannar, Caroline Krupa and Kimmy Comito
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 26, 2014
Sidelines

Local lacrosse players win national tournament; Orioles GCL season underway; GSJGA hosts summer event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Three experienced performers lead the cast of Cabaret: Tony DeNiro is the Emcee, Kaitlyn Terpstra is nightclub singer Sally Bowles and Patrick Mounce is writer Cliff Bradshaw. (courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 24, 2014
'Cabaret' prepares students for professional career

Students prepare for career in acting at Venice Theatre during the Summer Stock Program. Kaitlyn Terpstra, a graduate of the program who is studying theater, is the model they hope to achieve through the program.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2014
Orphaned fawn finds new home

The newborn, rescued April 8, has been taken to The Wildlife Center of Venice for rehabilitation.

  • East County
  • News
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