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The Players Centre's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" keeps the biblical story moving with pace and pizazz.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 20, 2019
'Dreamcoat' exudes smart storytelling fun

'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' delivers parody — not mockery — and a sweet story at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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Joanna Kulig in "Cold War." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2019
Binge Blog: More human than human

A sci-fi thriller and a black-and-white romance await you.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 19, 2019
Foundation for Dreams and Dream Oaks camp launches two-day event with dinner party

The nonprofit hosted the 16th annual Endless Summer Nights at the IMG Academy Golf Club

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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 19, 2019
Two reapply for seats on Longboat Key retirement board

Three-year terms come up for renewal for Sawyer, Cona.

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Emma, a 6-month-old dog, is missing. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2019
Manatee County couple searches for lost dog

Owner seeks to find dog hit by car one week ago.

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Manatee County Commission meetings are held at the county's administrative building at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2019
Manatee County commissioners talk tax reduction

Manatee County commissioners talk of future property tax reduction

  • East County
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Belle is one of the 10 Bahamian cats available for adoption at Cat Depot.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 19, 2019
Cat Depot welcomes Bahamian cats

Cat Depot rescued 10 Bahamian cats after Hurricane Dorian.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: September 19

Jeannie Sparks caught this image of an anhinga on a foggy morning at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

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  • Neighbors
The new cityscape lemon can be found at the intersection of Lemon Avenue and State Street.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota adds a citrusy cityscape

Downtown intersection gains a lemony new look.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 19

Jeannie Sparks captured a great blue heron near a pond on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 19

Sergio Albuquerque captured this image of a great blue heron at sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Project supporters wore green and opponents wore yellow to Wednesday's meeting on the Selby Gardens master plan proposal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2019
Planning Board hears initial arguments on Selby Gardens plans

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens representatives and city staff members spoke about the contentious master plan for the gardens’ bayfront campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 19, 2019
Final chapter for Colony

It's almost over. Chuck Whittall and Andy Adams are approaching the final battle. And Whittall appears to have the momentum to win.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 19, 2019
Traffic a key issue in suit against Promenade

Siesta Key residents say the project will only exacerbate issues near U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road.

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Hallie Monserez.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hallie Monserez

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore talks her running origins and why she loves learning history.

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