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By Marty Fugate |
June 22, 2016

Theater review: 'Cosi'

The Players' new production finds clarity in the crazy.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Niki Kottmann |
October 25, 2017

This Week: Thursday, Oct. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Berkley Mason |
August 9, 2017

Grade 'A' shoppers prepare for Manatee County School District's opening day

Teachers, administrators, parents and students grapple with first-day-of-school preparation.

East County
News

By Jessica Salmond |
May 25, 2016

No more horsing around for Lakewood Ranch seniors

High school seniors prepare to get serious after graduation while pursuing new careers.

East County
News

By Katie Johns |
May 10, 2017

Art enthusiasts look back on the historic Longboat Key Center for the Arts

At the end of this month, the art center's doors will close for good.

Longboat Key
News

By Nick Friedman |
January 4, 2017

Events not to miss in 2017

Say farewell to 2016 with our most anticipated events of the new year.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
February 9, 2017

County doubles down on spring training

As the county considers investing more than $20 million to lure the Braves spring training operation, has the investment in the Orioles and Ed Smith Stadium paid off?

Sarasota
News

By Nick Friedman |
October 12, 2016

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Matt Walsh |
December 8, 2016

Three down, six to go

Believe it or not, 2016 actually was a year of (some) progress on the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. But sorry, the hurdles are still substantial.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jen Blanco |
August 19, 2015

Football Preview: Braden River High

After posting a perfect regular season in 2014, Braden River looks to build on last season's historic success.

East County
Sports

By Nick Friedman |
March 22, 2016

Obsessed: Sarasota's Whiskey Obsession Festival

Turner Moore has turned his infatuation with whiskey into one of the biggest whiskey festivals in the country.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Nick Friedman |
October 26, 2015

This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Oct. 26

A look at our favorite events this week

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
May 7, 2015

City Commission candidates share campaign missions

The runoff election for District 2 and District 3 seats on the City Commission takes place Tuesday, May 12.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
January 6, 2015

in 2015 i resolve to ...

In the new year, East County students pledge to play outside, read more, help the elderly, be nicer to their siblings and maybe even buy a pet goat.

East County
Schools

By Robin Hartill |
November 5, 2014

ULI: Impact Statement

One year later, we ask: Was the Urban Land Institute planning study worth it?

Longboat Key
News

By Joe Hendricks |
May 10, 2013

Joe on the Go: The final push -- and does it really matter?

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Josh Siegel |
April 9, 2014

A Plea for Forgiveness

John and Dehlia Garrity seek clemency for Josh Hunter, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for driving drunk in the car crash that killed their son, Doug.