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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2011
Ride of His Life

Ret. Brig. Gen. John Casey, of Tara, celebrated his 80th birthday Feb. 27. His wife, Arlene, made sure he would never forget it.

  • East County
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 15, 2018
Lawyer-turned-playwright Arthur Keyser gets his second act with Players

'Before Steepletop' is the latest work by the Sarasota playwright, who didn't find his talent until retirement.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
Asolo Rep's 'The Music Man' doubles as child's play for young actors

The exuberant child actors of 'The Music Man' make this show a true family affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 9, 2018
A Conversation with Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby

Following his announcement of plans for a $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, Crosby shares Mote's next steps.

  • Sarasota
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  • By H. Terrell Griffin |
  • June 23, 2016
Chapter 5: Trouble in Paradise

Chapter 5: Trouble in Paradise

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 18, 2022
Sarasota Ballet returns to familiar territory with 'The Rake's Progress'

Few people are better suited to teach "The Rake's Progress" than Margaret Barbieri, who learned directly from Ninette de Valois and Alicia Markova.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2024
Cancer survivor brings her passion for Dragon Boat racing to the world

Lakewood Ranch's JoAnn Moore takes Dragon Boat racing to another level in Sarasota and beyond.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 24, 2024
SCD aims to preserve its legacy with the help of a major donor

As Sarasota Contemporary Dance puts the finishing touches on its 2023-24 season, Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott looks to the future of the company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 8, 2024
Destined for dissolution?

The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation should pull out The Bay Park Conservancy playbook. The foundation, city and county are not in alignment.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 30, 2025
Israel: A Love story

Lots of people told me going to Israel would be a life-changing trip. They were right.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 4, 2025
Manatee school board will vote to give charters a cut of half-penny tax

Since 2023, charter schools have not received funding from the half-penny sales tax.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 22, 2024
County hears LWR resident concerns on development, pickleball courts

The "All Things Lakewood Ranch" Manatee County Commission meeting was set up to provide easy access to the government officials for Lakewood Ranch residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 11, 2026
Urbanite Theatre's 'The Apiary' asks the question, 'To bee or not to bee'

Director Summer Dawn Wallace talks about staging a dark, futuristic comedy without getting stung.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 5, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel dinner wraps up the season

Over 60 members got together at the chapel for the season's last hurrah.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 26, 2023
Fundraiser at Senior Friendship Centers supports the hungry

The End-of-Summer Bash brought Hawaiian flavor to the fundraiser, which also raised money for Mayors Feed The Hungry, a partner of the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 31, 2023
Businesses on St. Armands Circle clean up after Hurricane Idalia flooding

Shops on the Circle received little water damage from the storm and plan to reopen Aug. 31 to Sept. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 8, 2023
Fun in the Sun Back to School Bash merges health and fun

The event brought together community partners for a morning that included free school supplies, music and dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.20.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • May 27, 2021
City celebrates Lido Beach renourishment

Officials and residents came together at Lido Beach to commemorate the completion of a shoreline restoration project decades in the making.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 23, 2020
Sarasota organizations on Santa's nice list

Holiday cheer is abundant in Sarasota even during COVID-19.

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