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Jerry Finn and his wife, Terri. File photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 28, 2016
King of Summer

Jerry Finn, founder of Banyan Theater Company and pioneer of summer theater, dies at 83.

  • Arts + Culture
DOT Project Manager Jeff Mednick updates members of the MPO during their meeting today, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2016
FDOT progresses S.R. 64/I-75 improvements

Redesign construction is expected to start in mid-2017.

  • East County
  • News
The Braden River Soccer Club U13 Girls Premier team won the Florida Youth Soccer Association's Region C tournament March 19 and March 20. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2016
BRSC U13 girls win Region C tourney

The Braden River Soccer Club U13 Girls Premier team captured the Florida Youth Soccer Association’s Region C tournament March 19 and March 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 28, 2016
County considers shrinking mowing responsibilities

Sarasota County staff aim to save the county as much as $700,000 annually by eliminating the mowing of residential rights of way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Major League Football's first season might be postponed.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 28, 2016
Major League Football's inaugural season in doubt

Training camp in Lakewood Ranch might be pushed back or cancelled

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2016
Deputies investigate shooting in Myakka

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has not charged a homeowner following a fatal shooting Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
Don’t Visit Sarasota County spent $200,000 on a billboard concept that will skirt major roadways throughout the northeast.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 28, 2016
Tourism bureau rebrands as Don’t Visit Sarasota County

The agency formerly known as Visit Sarasota County now aims to scare would-be tourists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 28, 2016
Casa Del Mar has baskets of fun

Children staying at Casa Del Mar Beach Resort went searching for candy on resort property Easter morning, March 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 28, 2016
Longboat Key Club’s Eggstravaganza

The Resort at Longboat Key Club held its annual Easter celebration March 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 27, 2016
Mar Vista hatches Easter egg hunt

Mar Vista hosted its 28th annual Easter egg hunt March 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dan and Katherine Ceaser
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 26, 2016
Purim Pour-em Some Whiskey

Goldie Feldman's Academy's Fathers Being Involved group hosted GFA's first annual Purim Pour-em Some Whiskey event on Saturday, March 26, at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'La Cage aux Folles'

A down-and-dirty comedy with a sense of high life in low places.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST. Photo by Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'Yesterday'

“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Ricardo Hicks starts on a clay chip and dip bowl set.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 26, 2016
Rotary Art Festival moves to Hillview Street

The Sarasota Rotary Fine Art and Craft Festival hosts local artisans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tiffany and Hawley Holsbeke
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 26, 2016
Southside community gets hoppy for Easter

Residents flock to Southside Elementary School for Easter egg hunt and festivities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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