• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Elections
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Elections
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

Lynn Schramek with her Parkinson's Cafe Cultural Art Series at the Sarasota Ballet. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2015
Residents' Parkinson's group focuses on the positive

Lynn Schramek started the support group in New York and is extending it to local residents and their partners.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 6, 2015
Theater review: 'The 39 Steps'

This four-person comedy tips a hat to Alfred Hitchcock

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Manatee County employee Sia Mollanazar answers questions about the configuration of future Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2015
County officials seek bridge of understanding on Fort Hamer

Manatee County officials seek to answer questions about a new bridge across the Manatee River during a public meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Tullio has run 11 marathons for her son, Grayson, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The first race was the New York City Marathon. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 8, 2015
Mom goes the extra 26.2 miles for son

Two marathons divided by six days over two coasts add up to Jennifer Tullio’s most rigorous physical challenge yet. But she’s running for a reason.

  • East County
  • News
"You Should Be So Lucky" is playing at The Players Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 24, 2015
Theater Review: 'You Should Be So Lucky'

“You Should Be So Lucky” dials up the comedy at Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
News Briefs

Bayfront group works to refine principles; Downtown Sarasota attracts more nightlife options

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Rominiecki said Selby Gardens could benefit from offering more of a "museum experience" — something that could attract repeat visitors. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2014
New Selby Gardens CEO sees room to grow

Jennifer Rominiecki, who spent 15 years at the New York Botanical Gardens, says her goal for Selby is not just to attract visitors. It's to keep them coming back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Director Peter Amster explores the recesses of theatrical arts at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 29, 2014
Match made in heaven

Peter Amster distills 'The Matchmaker' into its essence.

  • Arts + Culture
Edvard Grieg
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 10, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series Concerts' Grieg Concert

The Artist Series Concerts presented Edvard Grieg Festival this weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
Roz Goldberg, chair and founder of the Jewish Film Festival, seeks to spread Jewish culture to the entire community via the silver screen.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 25, 2015
Cinematic Cultural Exchange

The Jewish Film Festival enters its sixth year with expansion throughout Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Judy Klein, a Sarasota resident and four-year member of the Light Chasers, paints near the Edson Keith Mansion.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 5, 2015
Painters participate in farmhouse fundraiser

The Light Chasers: Plein Air Painters of the Sun Coast, a local chapter of a statewide artist group, raises money to restore the Keith Farmhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
News Briefs

Golfers tee off in challenge; BRE student finishes triathlon; ODA opens season with win; i9 Sports to hold winter clinics; River Strand volleys for breast cancer

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2014
Palm-Aire club adds pavilion, moves green

Palm-Aire Country Club members donated $100,000 for the project, which is still being completed.

  • East County
  • News
Johanna Fincher, soprano, Joseph Holt, artistic director and Amy Connours, alto of Gloria Musicae, will perform their philanthropic concert at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 18, 2014
The Art of Giving

Gloria Musicae leads a concert to reflect and raise awareness for local philanthropy and homelessness.

  • Arts + Culture
The Players Follies Co., an ensemble of performers 55 years and older, read new works from local playwrights for the play-reading festival.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 18, 2014
The Players Follies presents new plays

The senior theater troupe, under the lead of Director Cinda Goeken, brings local playwrights' new works to life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
News Briefs

County holds I-75 overpass workshop next week; County wins suit on dam repairs last week; Economist sees growth in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Philip and Nancy Kotler and Margot and Warren Coville will give near a combined $5 million as well as their extensive glass art collection to the Ringling for new glass pavilion entrance.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 29, 2015
The Ringling receives major gift for new glass art gallery and entrance pavilion

Philip and Nancy Kotler and Warren and Margot Coville give major financial and art gift for new museum entrance, glass art gallery and Historic Asolo Theater remodeling.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River High students approach a budget station.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 24, 2014
MY VIEW: 'Like, wait, should we pay our bills first?'

Braden River High School seniors show off their budgetary skills. Smart choices beat out short-term indulgences at the event.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Photos by Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2013
Business Briefs

Go Fish features variety of fair-trade items; Siesta Key Salon and Spa boasts lively personality; Pecky offers unique home furnishings

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sixteen-year-old Matthew Chapman finished eighth in the 15 to 19 age group at last year’s Top Gun Triathlon. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2013
Perfect Punishment

Sarasota Military Academy junior Matthew Chapman will compete in the Top Gun Triathlon July 27, at Fort De Soto Park, for the second-consecutive year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
« 866 867 868 869 870 871 872 873 874 875 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free