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"The Price" runs through July 13, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 28, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Price'

Read Marty Fugate's review of the Banyan Theater's current production of Arthur Miller's 'The Price.'

  • Arts + Culture
Lake Club's Kevin Swan, left, said he is a die-hard Disney fan who ran into a complete day of employee apathy May 4.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch resident receives Mickey Mouse treatment

A Life Story Foundation's Kevin Swan has a rough day at Disney World.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota baseball coach Clyde Metcalf opened up his 35th season by watching the Sailors earn a pair of victories Feb. 5 and Feb. 6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 11, 2016
Metcalf finds successful balance

Sarasota baseball coach opens 35th season at the helm with his new favorite team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Orchestra announced last year it planned to move out of the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, but it has not yet selected a location to build a new concert hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2019
City renews conversation about Sarasota Orchestra venue

After the City Commission rejected a proposal to build a concert hall at Payne Park, some city officials want to reiterate their support for retaining the orchestra.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 1, 2016
LBK firefighters light up

The town’s previous contract with its firefighters union was a model for Florida cities. It capped pension costs. The new contract, if approved, regresses on pensions and raises.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Christine Johnson, president of the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, hopes Manatee County voters understand what's involved when they vote on a referendum to create a fund to buy environmentally significant land.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 4, 2020
Manatee County has some explaining to do in terms of hefty reserves

Columnist Jay Heater writes about the probably Manatee County will get questions about tax reserves as elections approach.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2013
Sidelines 7.18.13

Sarasota National Little League wins district crowns; Local therapist defends national title; New Balance plans early morning 5K; Extra Innings to offer camps throughout the summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
Our View: The 'seen' and 'unseen'

When we saw the front-page-sized view of the architect's rendering of a redeveloped Bayfront Park, including a new 18,000-square-foot community center on the bayfront, we couldn't help but say: "Wow. That would be great."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
An ordinance that deals with cellular tower regulations will be reviewed at the commission’s December and January regular meetings.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 1, 2013
Telecommunications extension granted

The extension - which now runs through April 11 - allows the town to bring a telecommunications ordinance forward for the commission's review at its Nov. 13 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brunettes are back and onmessage. (Photo Credit: Cliff Roles)
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.25.15

This social column includes notable happenings seen at Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's "High Tide at High Noon" Luncheon, Florida Poodle Rescue's "Putting on the Poodle" luncheon and AJC's Civic Achievement Award Dinner.

  • Black Tie
After his tenure as board chairman, Carlyle Luer continued to work with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and was a prolific orchid research taxonomist. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2019
Selby Gardens co-founder Carlyle Luer dies

The botanist and former board chairman helped make orchid and epiphyte research a central focus for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The complete agenda packet for the June 1, 2020, Longboat Key Town Commission meeting is pictured. The Longboat Observer requested the agenda materials from the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 4, 2020
Longboat Key launches new system for public-records requests

The town of Longboat Key's "JustFOIA" system allows for anonymous requests, which is required by Florida law.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joseph Caulkins is Key Chorale's artistic director.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
Key Chorale fiddles with tradition in 'American Roots: Digging Deeper'

Key Chorale is showcasing an unusual bluegrass-choral fusion in its first concert of the season.

  • Arts + Culture
Cheryl Loeffler, Kristin Chenoweth and Samantha Brenner. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 2, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.03.16

Kristin Chenoweth runs the Ringling Bridge, Amie Swan introduces new venture and Beyonce's dress can be yours in this week's Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
TWIS.-Is-Sinnfully-Sweet-and-Cozy
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • August 21, 2013
This Week is Sinfully Sweet and Cozy

This Week is Sinfully Sweet and Cozy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Justin Boros and dancers from The Irish Dance Academy of Sarasota.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 29, 2010
Irish dancer Justin Boros in rehearsal (VIDEO)

Justin Boros rehearses with dancers from the Irish Dance Academy of Sarasota for the debut performance of his new Irish dance act, "Rhythm in the Night."

  • Arts + Culture
Mia Wasikowska in "Crimson Peak." Photo source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 15, 2020
Binge Blog: Ghosts are real, that much I know

"Crimson Peak" and "Good Time" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 3, 2019
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key welcomes new president

Lynn Larson takes the mantle from Steve Branham at the club's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 48,000 square foot library will feature the college's complete book and media collection along with an interactive study area, a cafe, and classrooms.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 1, 2015
Ringling College surpasses $16 million fundraising goal for new library a year early.

The Ringling College of Art and Design raised $16.9 million in two years toward the new 48,000 square foot art and multimedia library.

  • Arts + Culture
City commissioners Liz Alpert, Willie Shaw and Shelli Freeland Eddie — who represent Sarasota's three districts — were sworn in Friday afternoon.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2015
New city commissioners sworn in at City Hall

New Sarasota city commissioners Liz Alpert and Shelli Freeland Eddie — along with Mayor Willie Shaw — officially began their four-year terms following a ceremony today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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