5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (285+ words) ‘Summon the Heroes’7 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail$40-$50Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org. ‘Harriet, The Spy’7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice$30, students $19Visit VeniceTheatre.org. ‘Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812’7:30 p....

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (437+ words) How did the North Port Preserve Pursuit go so well for you? What goals do you have for this season? One of my goals is to win districts. My coach has been watching the guys from our district (FHSAA Class…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (318+ words) A home that sits at the mouth of New Pass in Sarasota has hit the market for $7.99 million. At 1475 John Ringling Parkway, the property provides Gulf access with no bridges between its private dock and the open water. “John Ringling…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (518+ words) It's been 10 years since Sarasota High girls volleyball last posted a winning season. The Sailors are on track to end that drought, accumulating a 3-0 record while dropping just one set. Senior libero Sydney Mullen leads the team with 47 digs, as…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (273+ words) Adam Muller with Vien the Comic Doc7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Club, 1923 Ringling Blvd.$26Visit McCurdysComedy.com ‘Bat Boy: The Musical’7:30 p.m. at The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail$35, students $15Visit ThePlayers.org. Music on Main6-9 p.m. at Main Street at Lakewood RanchFreeVisit…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (424+ words) What has been your early impression of your team? It's amazing. I think our team's really good. My teammates are very nice to me and welcoming since I'm new to this school. It's (all about) teamwork — we really like to…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (421+ words) In David Louis' Aug. 14 preseason game against George Jenkins, the running back recording 151 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 28-28 tie. The senior played both ways as a defensive end/running back last season, but under first-year coach Rick Farmer,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (112+ words) Your Observer Last chance for sandbag storm prep If you've been putting off hurricane preparations or are returning to Longboat Key early this season, now is the time to fill up on sandbags. The town of Longboat Key invites residents…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (166+ words) A distinctive luxury estate on Siesta Key has hit the market at $17.65 million. The Balinese-style waterfront residence at 3799 Flamingo Ave. boasts more than 700 feet of waterfront on 1.4 acres on the north end of the key. Designed as a tropical Asian…...