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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 9, 2016
If you don’t want Trump

Oh my, the 2016 campaign so far has been truly bizarre. Clearly, 60% of Republicans don’t want Trump. Come Tuesday, there’s one way to make it more difficult for him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 30, 2016
The Swedish Songbird, Uncaged

Libby Larsen’s opera, 'Barnum’s Bird,' tells the story of the world’s first pop icon.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 20, 2016
Manatee County School District needs more Greene

Superintendent says passing half-cent sales tax is key to funding better education.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 28, 2016
Another test on housing

The Sarasota City Commission is expected to vote Monday on Harvey Vengroff’s affordable apartment project. An independent study sees it as a national model.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 7, 2015
Shared Passion: A mother and daughter's pas de deux

Nevaeh McCarthy and her mother, Carla Burrell, found inspiration in the same dance program — 20 years apart.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 15, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 16

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 13, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Jennifer Rominiecki is planting roots

Manhattan native Jennifer Rominiecki had a good job at an iconic New York City institution. Then she traded it all to come to Sarasota for a chance to make her mark.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2015
Election results bring change to City Commission

The city of Sarasota is seeing a changing of the guard this week, setting the stage for a shake-up on what had become a harmonious board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: May

With an auction sale of 2.3 acres of Colony property scheduled for Friday, two different development teams have made offers for Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber's bankrupt estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 17, 2015
Leaping Off the Page

Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb uses his personal library to fuel the ballet's repertory and conserve rapidly disappearing ballet works.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 31, 2013
Setting the barre high

Shelby Elsbree hasn't performed in Sarasota since she was 13. The now-professional dancer is back for a one-time performance in her hometown.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 10, 2013
Unplugged allows Asolo Rep audience to plug in to up-and-coming plays

The Havasupai Indians call the burnt-orange cliffs of the Grand Canyon home, and their tribe's oral history suggests they emanated from the vast natural wonder, said to be the tribe's guardian.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2013
Miss Best Dressed: Cami Leavitt

Cami Leavitt turns a pretty thought into a couture prom dress, and a stylish ambition into a posh business.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 3, 2014
Calls of duty

The Observer recently joined police during a 12-hour shift, during which officers handled neighborhood disputes, routine patrol and a false report of a woman locked in a bathroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 6, 2013
Paying It Forward

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's initiative to mentor becomes the song that never ends.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 19, 2021
MCAT explores service options for Lakewood Ranch

MCAT, which last served Lakewood Ranch in 2016, might consider an on-demand service in the near future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 16, 2022
Mega Challah Bake unites women in Lakewood Ranch

More than 100 women come together in Lakewood Ranch for a night of making challah at the Grove.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 12, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High football wants to see growth in 2024

Head Coach Scott Paravicini said the Mustangs can succeed despite their inexperience.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 18, 2024
Tara resident saved by daughter's kidney donation

John Bourjaily feels blessed to be alive this Christmas after receiving a kidney from his daughter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 9, 2024
3 seniors keep Lakewood Ranch High a dominant golf program

The Mustangs finish second in the state tournament for the second consecutive year.

  • East County
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