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Mark Vengroff if finishing what his father started at One Stop Housing.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 6, 2025
Mark Vengroff finds his one last career stop the most rewarding

The managing partner of One Stop Housing came from Los Angeles to fulfill his father's legacy of providing affordable housing for the working class.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Asolo Rep's "Dial M For Murder," the musical based on the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, runs through April 25 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 28 to April 3

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jim Stanard
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 23, 2025
Bird Key resident finds post-retirement success as folk musician

Trading in numbers for notes, Sarasota's Jim Stanard released his album "Magical" in January of this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 17, 2009
City hires environmental specialist

New employee will be tasked with reducing carbon emissions and increasing recycling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • September 1, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Joni Bergs

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: JONI BERGS

  • Black Tie
Kristy Cail: "I'm a casual girl - I like dressing classy and not too trendy. I'm a new mom on the run, so my wardrobe has to be simple."
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail

Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail

  • Black Tie
The space at the entrance of the old Gompertz will be rented as store fronts, to the right of the old entrance is where the new will be.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: FST's Gompertz construction

This is a look into the renovation of Florida Studio Theatre's 100-year old Gompertz Theatre. It is undergoing construction to transform from 6,000 square feet into the 18,000 square foot addition with two new theatre spaces. It is set to open Nov. 30.

  • Arts + Culture
Livi Bright aimed her rocket carefully on the launching pad.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High rockets

Braden River High School students took their education to new heights today. Engineering teacher Gil Burlew led the Pirates during a rocket launching project, which tasked students to build rockets and attempt to land them closest to a designated target on the ground.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Team GLC Athletics took home the championship titled.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng |
  • January 29, 2011
Pigskin Party

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. hosted its first Family Football Experience Jan. 29 at the Out-of-Door Academy's new football field. Twelve teams competed in a flag football contest, and guests also enjoyed food and drink, face painting and other festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Phil Murphy
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Salvation Army Worship Center Dedication

The Salvation Army celebrated the opening of its new center for worship and service with a dedication ceremony Sunday, Oct. 7 at its Tuttle Avenue location. The ceremony included a performance by the divisional band, speeches by County Commissioner Carolyn Mason and selected scripture readings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phil Murphy
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Salvation Army Worship Center Dedication

The Salvation Army celebrated the opening of its new center for worship and service with a dedication ceremony Sunday, Oct. 7 at its Tuttle Avenue location. The ceremony included a performance by the divisional band, speeches by County Commissioner Carolyn Mason and selected scripture readings

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alice Ivy-Pemberton has played the violin since for 11 years.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Alice Ivy-Pemberton and Amanda Lubin in Concert

New York-based musicians Alice Ivy-Pemberton and Amanda Lubin, both 15, performed classical pieces during an intimate concert Sunday, Feb. 17, in the Casa del Mar home of Mark Meador and Donna Callahan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • January 1, 2016
NYE@Selby

NYE@Selby

  • Black Tie
Sharyl Attkisson and Michael Bloomberg
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Michael Bloomberg Lecture

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke at "An Evening with Michael Bloomberg" Friday, March 28. Bloomberg spoke with journalist Sharyl Attkisson at the Sarasota Opera House. The lecture was made possible by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and the Ringling College Library Association.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 22, 2014
LISTEN: Godsnack

LISTEN: Godsnack

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Submissions

Send in your favorite holiday moments to be included in our Jan. 9 issue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lucy Tight and Wayne Waxing with their daughter, Diver.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 25, 2013
Video Year in Review: April 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.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kylie Giasson and first-grade teacher Amy Pedler
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Meet the Teacher night at Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary School held its Meet the Teacher night Thursday, Aug. 15. Students and parents met their new teachers, picked up school supply lists and caught up with friends just in time for school to start Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Sancin, Joan Campo-Liga, Hayley Wielgus and Aynne Manning
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Summer Salon Luncheon

Designing Women Boutique held its Ambassadors' Guild Summer Salon Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Designing Women Boutique. Hayley Wielgus, anchor of ABC-7 News Sunrise and Noon spoke at the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Circus City Architectural Salvage Big Top Benefit

PHOTO GALLERY: Circus City Architectural Salvage Big Top Benefit

  • Arts + Entertainment
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