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Running throughout the season every Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and select Fridays in the Bowne's Lab Theatre with new shows and sketch comedy for the very first time.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 13, 2015
FST Improv returns with a comedic twist

Florida Studio Theatre's longtime improv troupe returns for the fall and winter seasons starting weekly at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays on Oct. 17 armed with a new comedic weapon: sketch comedy.

  • Arts + Culture
Ocean Properties Vice President Mark Walsh says his company plans to investigate traffic issues as part of a future Islandside hotel project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
Welcome Back: Key Club referendum passes

Mail-only vote could deliver a new Longboat Key Club Islandside hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city auditor and clerk swears in Eileen Normile and Stan Zimmerman Wednesday. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
New members join City Commission

The City Commission received two new members Wednesday afternoon, but the incoming commissioners are familiar faces at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flora Oynick brings more than 20 years of experience and connections to her new position.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 18, 2013
Flora Oynick seeks sense of community through outreach

In her new role as the Jewish Federation's engagement ambassador, Flora Oynick hopes to create a better sense of community in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dan Sidler, the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's new director of communications and marketing, was born and raised in Switzerland and now has dual citizenship. He is also fluent in German. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2014
Alliance hires marketing director

Dan Sidler will become the voice of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance as it works to become the 'go-to' place for businesses.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet company at the end of Thursday's rehearsal at the New York City Center's Fall for Dance Festival. Courtesy photos.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 22, 2014
Turning Pointe

After seven years of rapid ascension, the Sarasota Ballet performs in the New York City Center's prestigious Fall for Dance Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo Clare and Greta explore their new territory in the Islandside waters.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 19, 2014
Swan pairs enter same-sex territory

David Novak has matched two swan couples as part of a long-term plan to control the island's swan population.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Angélica Negrón was named the winner of the Hermitage Greenfield Prize on Monday.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 11, 2022
Composer Angélica Negrón claims Hermitage Greenfield Prize

Angélica Negrón will compose an original work inspired by the setting sun for the Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • Arts + Culture
Finding Community in Sarasota’s Farmers Market
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • March 17, 2025
Finding Community in Sarasota’s Farmers Market

New Sarasota resident impressed with the products and stories from local vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Swift Tribute Band comes to Venice Performing Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 13.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 9-16

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key: 2023 in photos
  • By James Peter |
  • December 27, 2023
Longboat Key: 2023 in photos

Let's take a breath to appreciate where we've been.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amy Gorman and Angela Massaro-Fain. Courtesy photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sisters find time to play ball

Members of Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good enjoy Bradenton Marauders game.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan |
  • October 28, 2009
Deal Us in: Too many finesses

When you first learn the art of finessing, you tend to take every finesse in sight. After you master it, you look for ways to avoid unnecessary finesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 26, 2009
Bulldogs spoil Ranch's Homecoming party

Cape Coral Ida Baker never relinquished its lead, handing Lakewood Ranch its second loss of the season with a 37-8 victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • August 22, 2012
Bridge Bites: The Anti-Bath Coup

West leads the King, and Declarer craftily ducks. Now, if West continues, he gives Declarer a second trick in the suit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • September 12, 2012
Bridge Bites: The Striptease Coup

We round out our series on bridge coups with a personal favorite.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meet this week's athlete, Camille Giardina.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 8, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Camille Giardina

Camille Giardina, 14, might be only a freshman, but she already is a major asset to Cardinal Mooney's varsity girls basketball team this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mango Habanero Snowflake IPA won gold at the 2018 U.S. Open Beer Championship. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 9, 2018
Motorworks Brewing awarded as a Top 10 Brewery

The Bradenton brewery, Motorworks Brewing, earned the No. 9 spot in the country at the 2018 U.S. Open Beer Championship in Oxford, Ohio.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Little Chick and Toni Kennedy. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 11, 2018
Lakewood Ranch crew makes strides against breast cancer

Puppeteer reunites with former music student

  • East County
  • News
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