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By Marty Fugate |
January 11, 2021

Let the music play!

The pandemic was disconcerting. But area music groups wouldn’t be silenced.

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
February 9, 2023

The War of Education

The inevitable has been exposed: State-controlled, taxpayer-funded education doesn’t work. The power needs to shift from politicians to parents.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Robert Plunket |
February 3, 2023

1950s ranch transforms into the epitome of Sarasota style

Dan Denton transformed an ordinary Lido Shores ranch home with midcentury bones into a spectacular, modern glass pavilion set in a garden.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
February 3, 2022

High schoolers learn parental lessons by caring for sock babies

With sock baby assignment, Lakewood Ranch High students learn while walking in parents' shoes.

East County
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
June 2, 2022

After Manatee administrator contract disagreements, officials say it’s still business as usual

The county clerk's allegations place additional stress on the commissioners, who clash on the administrator's job performance.

East County
News

By Spencer Fordin |
June 7, 2022

This Week in A+E: June 9-15

The Sarasota Music Festival and Summer Circus Spectacular highlight a busy week of music, theater and comedy in Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ryan Kohn |
April 23, 2021

Binge Blog: Do you know that the brain can itch?

"The Empty Man" and "Wendy" are this week's selections.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Jay Heater |
March 28, 2022

SMR cancels The Players Centre theater project in Lakewood Ranch

Players CEO says smaller theater project was presented to SMR, but that was not accepted.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
August 11, 2022

Sarasota County School Board candidates hope to keep focus on education

The candidates say they plan to gain parent trust and decrease political discussion among the board.

Sarasota
Schools

By Observer Staff |
February 3, 2010

Our view: Customer service? What's that?

Longboat Key voters won't have access to early voting for the March Town Commission elections. Town commissioners apparently didn't want to confuse voters or spend the $12,000 for two weeks of poll workers.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
March 3, 2010

Our view: Forward Vision

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
August 21, 2020

Binge Blog: We are here to sell out and make money and stuff

"Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" and "Perfume" are this week's picks.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Grier Ferguson |
August 15, 2019

‘Get a good glass of sweet tea, relax, and enjoy the shopping’

A day trip to go antiquing in Arcadia is the perfect way to step into the past — and score some exciting finds.

LWR Life

By Matt Walsh |
November 20, 2018

A tradition rooted in God

From George Washington on, our presidents have reaffirmed every Thanksgiving our nation’s belief in what inspired the Pilgrims.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Niki Kottmann |
May 2, 2018

Jorge Blanco exhibit shows artist's love for the simple joys in life

The abstract sculptor and illustrator utilizes color and simple forms to make his Alfstad& Contemporary audience smile.

Arts + Culture

By Cassidy Alexander & Niki Kottmann |
July 27, 2017

Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 1 Recap

MTV's 'Siesta Key' debuts July 31. Two of our resident young-adult staff writers watched an early screening and have recapped every minute for your benefit.