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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 1, 2014
Dramatic Entrance

Richard Parison Jr. is ready to launch the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe into its next blockbuster phase.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2023
Bobby Bonilla talks baseball, his family and his old contract on his 'Day'

The six-time MLB All-Star and Sarasota resident surprised fans at 99 Bottles on July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2023
Sarasota Library service offers free tax help for those in need

The programs, which are funded by the AARP and certified by the IRS, accept users from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 4, 2009
Road to graduation

When hundreds of beach balls are thrown into the air after graduation, Riverview High School Principal Linda Nook can finally relax.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2022
Chance meeting led to 65 years of marriage for River Club couple

Lakewood Ranch's Jim and Vera Slocum have laughed a lot while being each other's "yin and yang."

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2011
Our View

First job for Scott: Derail the train

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 28, 2021
Parade for puppies in Lakewood Ranch

Southeastern Guide Dogs hosts first virtual national walk-a-thon day.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 8, 2009
Relating to Russian cuisine

Astoria brings Russian flavors right into your neighborhood - without the need to travel. The restaurant is a family-run business and is an inviting spot on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2017
Riverview swimmers dream of a pinky ring

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 27, 2013
Downtown hotel will bring out local flavor

Kimpton Hotels, a boutique-hotel and restaurant company, shares its signature process for localizing its establishments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 9, 2014
Marathon Miles

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Peter Runge qualified for the Boston Marathon, with a time of 3 hours, 1 minute, at the Miami Marathon earlier this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2023
Cardinal Mooney, Booker girls basketball teams advance to states

Both teams potentially have state title games this weekend in Lakeland — if they survive the semifinals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Saddened Pirate softball players honor "Meme"

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 22, 2021
The Players Centre of Sarasota hosts auditions at the Jiggs Landing Outpost

As the Players Centre gets closer to opening a new theatre complex in Lakewood Ranch, it is expanding its outdoor shows.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch pole vaulters explain their success in a unique sport

Two Mustangs have the change to medal in the event at the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 1, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: All for $12

Police reports from around Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 11, 2022
Shorebirds start arriving on Longboat Key

There's no nesting activity yet, but birds are starting to gather on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 22, 2009
'Doctor Idol' competition prescribes fun-filled night

Twelve bands fronted by local doctors will find their rhythm for a fundraising competition organized by the Ear Research Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2010
LOVELY LOCKS

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employee Marie Thompson cut her floor-length hair for Locks of Love.

  • East County
  • News
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