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  • April 17, 2013
Special-needs prom brings smiles and dancing

Barry Gradert isn't one to shy away from the dance floor, nor is he afraid to ask a girl to dance.

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Longboat Key: Your Calendar

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The Metropolitan Planning Organization develops plans, policies and priorities that guide transportation decision making.

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A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kasumi Wade

The senior cross country runner talks her goals at states and her penchant for community service.

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  • January 9, 2019
Mustangs linebacker realizes longtime goal

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Bill Sterbinsky

For this Marine Corps veteran, the events of 9/11 put his desire to serve his country in perspective.

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  • By June LeBell |
  • April 24, 2013
Music Review: 'La Musica'

I'm starting to feel as if I'm in a time warp. Having attended the first three programs of this season's La Musica concerts at the Opera House, I feel I should be wearing my hair in a pageboy, bobbysocks and saddle shoes on my feet and gloves on my hands.

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  • By David Conway |
  • March 28, 2019
Controversial Fruitville Road plans resurface

Despite initial pushback, city staff is once again endorsing a proposal to eliminate lanes from a segment of the downtown street.

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  • By David Conway |
  • February 1, 2018
Bath and Racquet plans remain controversial

Residents expressed significant concern about a proposal to add buildings ranging from three to seven stories to the Bath and Racquet Club property.

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  • By Su Byron |
  • June 5, 2019
The Venue brings the taste of the Big Easy to St. Armands Circle

The new restaurant and music venue combines New Orleans spirit with All-American flavor.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2025
Black Tie highlights top moment of 2025, in photos

The Sarasota social scene was full of photogenic moments during the past year. It was a tough job, but we picked some of our favorites.

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  • April 20, 2022
Composer journeys out of this world with ecological libretto

James Grant's long-awaited opus, created for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, will finally be performed for the first time by Choral Artists of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 8, 2017
World War II: Call of duty

In 1944, Gus Andreone found himself going from golf instructor to serving under Patton.

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  • June 12, 2023
WBTT to host inaugural Juneteenth Arts Festival

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is celebrating Juneteenth with a festival of films, film shorts, performers and local vendors.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 4, 2018
Longboat Key celebrates the stars and stripes

The annual Freedom Fest featured a parade, dog costume contest, butterfly release, games and more.

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  • July 8, 2021
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A Sarasotan lands on CBS reality show "Big Brother," and is competition show "The Mole" being revived?

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  • December 10, 2024
John H. Marble Park prepares to reopen

The 27,000-square-foot recreation center is expected to be open by the end of February.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2017
Regardless of age, gerontologist says people can always live their 'golden years'

Dr. Kathy Black gives advice on how to live your best life.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 1, 2023
Two Manatee students receive military service academy nominations

Braden River High seniors Christian Bell and Terrence Tysall hope to attend the U.S. Naval Academy with their nominations from U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.

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