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"Blown Sideways Through Life" runs through March 24
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 19, 2019
Work is a four-letter word in Claudia Shear’s 'Blown Sideways Through Life'

Claudia Shear’s one-act, one-woman, 90-minute thrill ride, 'Blown Sideways Through Life,' offers plenty of laughs in this Backstage at the Players production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Butterfly orchids are considered commercially exploited in Florida and may not be harvested or sold without a permit.  (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 7, 2022
Florida butterfly orchids thrive in Myakka's old-growth oaks

Old-growth trees provide the loose, well-drained environment required by these petite epiphytes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
DeDona
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona

Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona, 92, of Novi, Mich., formerly of Longboat Key, died March 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 26, 2021
Bob Ruff, a tennis devotee who organized games on Longboat Key, dies at 93

Ruff organized a group of 40 men through thousands of tennis games throughout his life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Nancy Wagner, an Asian Women's Club member, stepped into the middle of the dance circle created during the Orchid Ball. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2018
Club news: Asian women celebrate heritage with Orchid Ball

River Strand residents raise $42,000 for charity.

  • East County
  • News
“I’m starting to compose pieces that are even too difficult for me to play,” says Bank, who was as a finalist last month in the ASCAP Foundation’s Morton Gould Young Composer Awards.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 14, 2018
Renaissance Girl

Publix, lakewood ranch, isabella bank

  • LWR Life
David Novak and Dan Wade. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 31, 2020
Swan snapshot

The Longboat Key Club now immortalizes an iconic swan photo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Izthak Perlman. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 7, 2013
The Florida Department of State awards PMP/Suncoast with $25,000 grant

The Florida Department of State's Division of Cultural Affairs awarded PMP/Suncoast with a grant to fund a concert this fall

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 30, 2020
Sarasota's year in pictures 2020

A look back at photos that gave us pause during a most unusual year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Smith, president of the board of directors of All Faiths Food Bank.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 21, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Mark Smith

President of the board of directors of All Faiths Food Bank; he has been a member of the board since 2006.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Heather and Matt Hols-worth, with Dick Vitale, and their daughter, Lacey. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
News Briefs

School district hires new finance director; Dick Vitale raises funds for cancer research

  • East County
  • News
Harvey Vengroff doesn't know what the future holds for his property at 2211 Fruitville Road, but he says he won't be building affordable housing there.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2018
Vengroff ends plans for affordable housing project

Harvey Vengroff says fees and rising construction costs have made it impossible to build affordable apartments near downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lexi's family and friends wear lime-green shirts with "Lexi's Paw Pals" written in cursive on the back, to recognize a program at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue named in her honor.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 2, 2013
Broken Egg Restaurants hosts fundraiser for Lexi Brown

Brown, a 10-year-old fifth-grader at Gene Witt Elementary, was shot dead by her father in January.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 24, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Pacing and panicked

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 14

Diane Suner captured this photo of a white egret on the shoreline on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kerry Kirschner’s colleagues and family said his willingness to work with people with varied philosophies and personal backgrounds contributed to his professional success.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2020
Kerry Kirschner, former Argus leader and mayor, dies at 73

Kirschner’s decades-long career bridged the public and private sectors, but always emphasized coalition-building and civic improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2009
Cops Corner 10.01.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy is one step closer to opening in August 2022 with the approval of its contract with the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 18, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy one step closer to becoming a reality

With contract approval, Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy focuses on a location.

  • East County
  • Schools
Replacing the Coon Key Bridge is a key portion of a plan to connect the islands and mainland with a multi-use trail.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 18, 2021
Sarasota leaders will rank road priorities Jan. 3

At first commission meeting of the new year, road and transportation projects will be discussed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 19, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: THURSDAY GO-TO GUIDE: NFL Greats! PLAN YOUR WEEKEND! Matinee Madness! SFF Luncheon/In Conversation Two for One! Amy Seimetz Recommends!

Sarasota Film Festival: THURSDAY GO-TO GUIDE: NFL Greats! PLAN YOUR WEEKEND! Matinee Madness! SFF Luncheon/In Conversation Two for One! Amy Seimetz Recommends!

  • Arts + Culture
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