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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 19, 2018
Critic's Fall Film Picks

Awards season is right around the corner, and the fall film lineup is looking promising.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 9, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Crucible' covers themes of history, hysteria and hope

Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ packs many lessons. So what are we supposed to learn from it today? Director Michael Donald Edwards shares his thoughts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 21, 2019
Not so fair traffic on way to Manatee County Fair

East County Observer columnist Jay Heater talks about a bad traffic day on the way to the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2017
Stay home and enjoy Sarasota's assets like a vacationer

No need to pack and fly away for some great outdoor activities and sites.

  • Health
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 15, 2018
Small but mighty pack of actors take on 'Jungle Book' with Asolo Rep

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s ‘Jungle Book’ uses a small cast and big multimedia effects to get its message across at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 28, 2019
Recruitment, retainment struggles in Sarasota County Schools reflect nationwide teacher shortage

Sarasota County offers warm weather, sunny beaches and the second-highest average salary for Florida teachers. Even so, the district — like many others — struggles with open positions, recruiting and retention efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • July 30, 2019
Peacock debate spreads its wings again in Longboat neighborhood

Longbeach Village peacocks ruffle feathers in a discussion between those who love them and those who support town efforts to keep the flock small.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2019
Bradenton retired Air Force pilot brings military stories to life

Bradenton retired Air Force pilot brings military stories to life

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 12

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 2, 2019
A morning of cars and coffee in Sarasota

When auto enthusiasts get together, the stories often involve a lot more than spark plugs and fan belts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 14, 2019
One year post-Parkland: What school security in Sarasota looks like today

After the Parkland shooting in 2018, Sarasota schools sped up some security measures, and new ones appeared.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2019
How can we stem the tide?

A variety of factors fueled the 2018 outbreak and Sarasota's reaction to it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 16, 2019
The line for Longboat's budget forms here

At town's annual Goals and Objectives workshop, ideas queue up for their (possible) place in the next budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2018
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans $8 million expansion

Nate's space for dogs will double, while room for cats will expand 25%.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 21, 2018
Six tips to spruce up your home's design

Interior designer Diane Creasy shares some pointers on how to make your home's interior pop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 17, 2018
Longboat's outgoing public works director remembers 17-year tenure

Juan Florensa has had significant impact on Longboat Key in the nearly two decades that he lead the town's public works department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 13, 2018
Asolo Rep confronts the rhino in the room in timely production

"Rhinoceros" is Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist classic set in the '30s — and Asolo Rep's version shows it's comically relevant today.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2016
Affordable housing myths

Wages don’t tell the whole story about barriers to housing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2017
Go back to school with class at MTC in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 11, 2017
A Conversation with Bob Gault

Along with Asima Palmer and Glenn Peterson, Gault is chairing this year's Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

  • Longboat Key
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