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Peter Pasco, Edgar Miguel Sanchez, Rodney Nelson and Juan Ramirez Jr. star in "That Must be the Entrance to Heaven," at Urbanite Theatre through July 9.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 14, 2023
Urbanite Theatre's pugilistic premiere doesn't pull any punches

Boxing meets black holes in Franky D. Gonzalez's play "That Must be the Entrance to Heaven."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
626 S. Owl Drive recently sold for $11.25 million, setting a new record for Bird Key.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 14, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 29 to June 2 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Owl Drive tops the week's sales at $11.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Maddox Marchbank

The Sarasota High grad has received football scholarship offers from several NCAA DI schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Deputy Director of Utilities Kevin Morris and Utilities Director Evan Pilachowski offer a presentation to commissioners on Jan. 17.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 14, 2023
Manatee County will continue twice-weekly trash pickup — for now

The County Commission approved a two-year extension of its current solid waste contract in order to negotiate with potential haulers.

  • East County
  • News
Sandbar mistaken for floating body
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2023
Sandbar mistaken for floating body

Reportedly missing sailboat resident was located ashore. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Les and Pam McCurdy opened their first Sarasota comedy club in 1988, the year after they got married.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 14, 2023
McCurdy's celebrates 35 years of comedy in Sarasota

Les and Pam McCurdy share their secrets for mixing business with pleasure.

  • Arts + Culture
Janice and George Johnson celebrated their 75th anniversary on June 5.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 14, 2023
Sunnyside Village couple celebrates their 75th wedding anniversary

In their 90s, George and Janice Johnson tell each other they love each other "many times each day."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ODA grad Ada Giraldo, second from right, rows for the Sarasota Crew's women's varsity 8+ boat at the 2023 USRowing Youth National Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2023
ODA grad helps Sarasota Crew women's 8+ boat place fifth at Youth Nationals

Ada Giraldo, who rowed in the No. 5 seat at Nationals, will row for Boston University in 2023-2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
Richard Corcoran was named interim president of New College of Florida earlier this year.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 14, 2023
New College interim president shares his thoughts on the changes

No stranger to stirring things up, Richard Corcoran goes all-in on a transformation of a liberal arts college.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Janice Martinez, a law enforcement liaison for the Florida Department of Transportation, joins with a couple of crash dummies to encourage people to drive safely.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 14, 2023
FDOT kicks off campaign to discourage aggressive driving

Rollover simulator is used at Bradenton Motorsports Park to demonstrate the result of poor driving decisions.

  • East County
  • News
Mirabai Holland coaching clients via Zoom recently.
    By
  • James Peter
  • June 14, 2023
Wellness coach builds healthy lifestyles one Zoom session at a time

Longboat-based health expert Mirabai Holland coaches clients through surgeries, teaches healthy eating habits, leads fitness classes and so much more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Oyster Boys Conservation recently installed 40 vertical oyster gardens under the docks at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 14, 2023
More oyster gardens installed enhancing Longboat Key green initiatives

Vertical oyster gardens, though simple in structure, can improve water quality and provide habitats for marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Willie Blackwood finishes compacting the repaired pothole.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 14, 2023
Potholes just a bump in the road for Manatee County

Crew of eight full-time workers will have their hands full during rainy season in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Gertrude and Endana Collymore sell plenty of clothing at the 2022 Newtown Juneteenth Block Party.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 15-21

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

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Asher shows 7-year-old Claire Pies some love.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 13, 2023
Miniature tasks lead to big lessons at Hundred Oaks Farm

Campers spend quality time with mini horses and donkeys while learning how to care for them at the East County ranch.

  • East County
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