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By Paula Atwell |
July 3, 2012

Theater Review: 'A Lesson from Aloes'

South African playwright Athol Fugard, whose "A Lesson from Aloes" is set in 1963, could never have imagined that Nelson Mandela would finally be freed from prison and become the president.

Arts + Culture

By Robin Hartill |
June 20, 2012

ZBA refuses to 'sign off' on CVS request

The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a variance request from the drug-store chain for a second wall sign at its new store.

Longboat Key
News

By Paula Atwell |
October 19, 2011

Theater Review: 'Disenchanted' at the Golden Apple

Finally, years after the ERA has been passed, the women of Disney have revolted!

Arts + Culture

By Harry Sayer |
May 21, 2020

Style: Comfort Clothes

The new dress code? We’re not sure, but one thing we do know: Athletic clothes aren’t just for working out anymore.

LWR Life

By Nat Kaemmerer |
August 6, 2019

Rising sea turtle nesting numbers break Sarasota area records

Oh baby — nests abound in an active year for the turtles

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Nat Kaemmerer |
August 28, 2019

Mote sends 'bitey' but rehabbed sea turtle back home into the gulf

Juvenile loggerhead was released from Lido Beach after his May rescue in Venice.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
November 16, 2018

Braden River football's season ends in Venice

The Pirates' comeback effort fell short in a 28-21 loss

East County
Sports

By Cassidy Alexander |
January 3, 2018

Issue to watch 2018: Budget

Although this year's budget is taken care of, commissioners are now identifying places to cut $11 million from next year's budget.

Sarasota
News

By Anna Brugmann |
October 13, 2016

Atkins talks issues with CONA, Moran declines invitation

The only candidate to appear at a candidate forum Monday, Fredd Atkins used growth-related issues to distinguish himself from opponent Mike Moran.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
March 11, 2016

FDOT announces University Parkway/I-75 closures and detours

Contractors will close a section of I-75 Sunday night and other nighttime detours are scheduled next week.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
April 27, 2016

CDD draws line for safety

Arrows painted on Balmoral Woods expected to make intersection with Lakewood Ranch Boulevard safer.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
November 26, 2015

School Board 11.26.15

Updates from schools throughout Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Schools

By Robin Hartill |
June 12, 2013

Lore: Mann became first Longboat Key homesteader in 1891

Thomas Mann received 144.47 acres in the present-day Longbeach Village through the Homestead Act of 1862.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Roger Drouin |
May 6, 2013

Sarasota police arrest two men for running a marijuana operation

The arrest came after a six-month investigation conducted by narcotics unit detectives.

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |
October 23, 2025

Ann Lord Weber

Ann Lord Weber, (nee Lugg), from Bird Key Sarasota, Florida, passed peacefully from this world into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, on Monday, October 6, 2025 at her Sarasota Bay Club residence.