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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 1, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 3-9

There's all kinds of live music in Sarasota this week, including jazz, funk and folk, not to mention opera, classical and even musical theater.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2022
Commissioners stick with no-pay plan for Longboat Key

Longboat Key leaders discussed potential changes to pay and time-off requirements but ended up recommending the status quo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 27, 2022
Seven years later, Bobby Jones Golf Club is visibly taking shape

Multiple plan changes and a two-year closure later, project leader Richard Mandell says Donald Ross' century-old vision is being restored.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 9, 2022
Asolo Rep Director Josh Rhodes brings new take to 'Cabaret'

It's a Broadway staple that has been done and done again, revived and reimagined. And now "Cabaret" is coming to the Asolo Repertory Theatre for a six-week run this winter.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield and Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 16, 2022
St. Armands Winter Fest moves toward Friday opening despite quarrel

Organizers tout the six-week event as a boon to the community while traffic and prices concern others.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 22, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 24-30

Dueling productions of "Cabaret" and "Chicago" lead an action-packed week of song, dance, theater and more in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 20, 2022
Manatee County expands technology use to improve traffic conditions

The county's award-winning Traffic Engineering Division is stepping up efforts to fight snarls.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch pioneer shares insights on building a community

After 20 years at the helm, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO Rex Jensen sounds off on what makes a community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Emma Burke |
  • January 26, 2023
The best spots around Sarasota to celebrate Galentine’s Day

On Feb. 13, grab your gal pals, gather your glasses high and cheers to girl power.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • June 10, 2009
My View: Roundabouts are wrong bayfront solution

One size does not fit all when it comes to roundabouts - especially at Gulfstream Avenue and U.S. 41, in Sarasota. Besides, in 2003, FDOT recommended better signalization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
The Road to Prosperity

Excerpts and an adaptation from a recent speech to the Florida chapter of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2010
INCORPORATION: A Primer

The Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum will host its first public meeting regarding the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch Feb. 24. Here is everything you need to know so far.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Our View: Economically, a 'unipole' is it

To hear a wireless communications expert explain Longboat Key's cellphone options, you can see why unipoles on the north end make sense.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
Our view: Thanks for the memories

Our view: Thanks for the memories

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 27, 2012
Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
Our View: Quid pro quo at the Colony

It would not be fun to be a Longboat Key town commissioner next Tuesday night. If you were, you very well could be asked to cast a difficult vote - whether to deny the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association a third extension of the deadline to reopen some of the tourism units at the shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2012
Our View: Destined to mediocrity?

Congratulations to the citizens of Pensacola. They had the courage to recognize and admit their city was going nowhere, and that it needed a leader, a champion, to raise it up.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Fulton Lewis |
  • July 3, 2012
My View: They pledged their lives, honor

This year, we celebrate the 236th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of our nation.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 12, 2012
Lakewood Ranch girls cross-country takes a new direction

Lakewood Ranch girls cross-country team took second at the Barron Collier Invite - the first meet without Olivia Ortiz, who is out with a broken femur.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • May 3, 2012
Will a Spoonful of Spray Paint Help the Medicine Go Down? New MTO Mural Sparks (More) Controversy

Will a Spoonful of Spray Paint Help the Medicine Go Down? New MTO Mural Sparks (More) Controversy

  • Arts + Entertainment
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