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By Ian Swaby |
January 3, 2024

Sarasota tai chi instructor spurs others to find their potential

Instructor Marty Reichgut, 85, says that thanks to the form of martial arts, he's more agile now than he was as a teenager.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 31, 2023

Sarasota's first fringe festival celebrates smorgasbord of arts

The Squeaky Wheel Fringe Festival will take center stage with 20 performances over four days.

Arts + Culture

By Marty Fugate |
May 24, 2017

A Sacrifice Remembered: 'The Remnant' opens at Manatee Players

Dylan Jones’ new play brings a local Vietnam War veteran's story to life.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
June 13, 2019

Fourth of July Calendar 2019

Everything you need to know to have the best Fourth of July this year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
October 26, 2018

Cringe Blog: Scares both old and new

"The Haunting of Hill House," with an ensemble cast that includes Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Timothy Hutton and Kate Siegel, and "Scream," directed by Wes Craven and starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and Skeet Ulrich, are this week's recommendation

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Jen Blanco |
August 20, 2014

Football preview: Lakewood Ranch High

After playing both ways last season, senior Jamie Jeffcoat hopes to add depth to the Mustangs' backfield this season.

East County
Sports

By Adam Hughes |
April 9, 2015

Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.38 million

East County Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.38 million

East County
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
April 24, 2013

Waterlefe home sells for $1.15 million

A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert and Marlinda Thomason, of Bradenton, sold their home at 10602 Riverbank Terrace to Boomcare Ltd. for $1.15 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Mark Gordon |
January 30, 2025

Friends and co-workers of Rod Hershberger shed light on his wisdom

When Rod Hershberger, founder and former CEO of PGT Innovations, speaks, people listen. With a genuine pay-it-forward philosophy, his north star is helping others — a testament to his reputation as a truly nice guy.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 23, 2009

Colony suspends hotel operations

The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is closing hotel operations until further notice, while it attempts to reach an agreement with its association.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 21, 2024

St. Armands leader asks city to revive its complete streets plan

Multiple flood events over two years leaves residents perplexed over drainage system as the "jewel of Sarasota" remains under water during its high season.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 17, 2012

Partnership, Klauber awarded $20 million

The Colony Association is expected to appeal a pending order that could keep the Colony case in litigation for up to two more years.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
September 10, 2025

ODA football captain raises $5,400 to benefit local storm recovery

Dylan Walker draws up the strategy for a fundraiser at a rivalry game in Lakewood Ranch to donate to Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund.

East County
Schools

By Matt Walsh |
September 16, 2022

Who are the real fascists?

Biden's tactics of vilifying Republicans has a sickening similarity to a German maniac in 1933.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
July 22, 2010

OUR VIEW: Indoctrination by the state

Let's be blunt: Segments of Sarasota's political and intellectual elite - liberal and conservative alike - often regard Dr. Rich Swier (a doctor of education administration) as a conservative gadfly-extremist. And that's being polite.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 11, 2025

Proposed state legislation would hinder local government's authority

While county commissioners work toward limiting development, their options to do so could be limited by the state.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
September 21, 2022

It’s all ‘Planned Chaos’

If the White House wizards and congressional Democrats knew anything about history, they would know all of their policies will bring economic and social chaos and are doomed to fail.