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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2024
Sarasota County Commission District 3: Shari Kay Thornton

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 31, 2023
Artistic director showcases Urbanite’s commitment to new play development

Urbanite Theatre's newly solo artistic director, Summer Dawn Wallace, talks about her singular vision for Sarasota's "black box" theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 11, 2012
Primary election Q&A

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws near, the Observer will publish profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 15, 2013
Special Features: Tony Stopperan

Tony Stopperan had a dream that has become his sleepless reality -- a film collaboration between FSU/Asolo Conservatory and Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2019
Painter Christina Cook Lee works on the principle that home is where the art is

Unlike most artists, painter Christina Cook Lee often sells her work to temporary decorate homes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 22, 2025
Shuck yeah! These are the best oysters around Sarasota

Local eateries take this island staple to the next level with innovative sauces and toppings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 20, 2025
Longboat golfers' only public option is to hit a long drive

For the nonmembers, golfers from Longboat Key have to venture to the mainland to play at Bobby Jones Golf Club in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 29, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Library's second floor could be built out by April

The second floor buildout is one of several projects Manatee County Libraries has slated for the upcoming year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 3, 2023
'An Inspector Calls' hosts dinner, with a side order of blame

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory play "An Inspector Calls" crashes an elitist Edwardian dinner party with a harsh message of personal responsibility.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 12, 2014
AllCare Medical prescribes new building

With patients ranging from a day old to 104 years old, an East County doctor duo seeks room to grow.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
Jim Warnecke makes landfall at Willis Elementary

Lakewood Ranch resident and hurricane hunter Jim Warnecke spoke with Willis Elementary first-graders Jan. 12 about chasing storms with the NOAA.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 15, 2012
Pirates win district crown

The Braden River High boys team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 68-56 victory over Venice in the Class 7A-District 11 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 1, 2013
With Rhyme and Reason: Georgia Court

Georgia Court, owner of Bookstore1Sarasota, initiated a visit from U.S. Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin and poet Naomi Shihab Nye for a new weekend event called PoetryLife.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2013
News Briefs

Candidates reinforce their stance on issues at CONA forum; Tandem parking up for City Commission vote; Patterson Foundation launches Legacy of Valor campaign; Ringling announces 2014 lecture schedule

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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 1, 2014
Dramatic Entrance

Richard Parison Jr. is ready to launch the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe into its next blockbuster phase.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 15, 2021
Doron Rozen brings his diamond expertise to Lakewood Ranch

Diamonds by Doron owner brings a wealth of experience to Lakewood Ranch's San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 25, 2023
Town to unveil Town Center Green pavilion, looking ahead at new library

The $800,000 Karon Family Pavilion stands at the center of the "park-like atmosphere" envisioned for Phase 2 of Longboat Key's Town Center Green project.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 18-24

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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