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By Nick Reichert |
November 11, 2015

Sarasota Youth Opera stands up and sings out against bullying

The Sarasota Youth Opera battles bullying with ‘Brundibár.’

Arts + Culture

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 24, 2013

Town, county crack open Beer Can dispute

Both the town of Longboat Key and Manatee County officials disagree about who should be responsible for Beer Can Island.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
June 20, 2013

News Briefs

Entrepreneur purchases more downtown land; U.S. 301 to get new median landscaping

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
September 24, 2014

Brickman learned in the school of life

Ed Brickman was a jeweler, a teacher - and a lifelong learner.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
January 4, 2022

City advances plan to add 30 docks to Sarasota Yacht Club

Three existing dock structures will be rebuilt and a fourth added.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
July 22, 2025

Boorish boater orders acquaintances to the beach

Two women find themselves suddenly ashore on Longboat Key, miles from their cars. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
February 8, 2024

City to fund Commissioner Kyle Battie's legal costs

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously agreed to a cap of $15,000 should a defamation suit be filed over the Jan. 16 meeting discussion.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
April 7, 2025

The Sarasota Players takes audiences 'Into the Woods'

This spellbinding musical by Sondheim and Lapine asks what happens after "happily ever after."

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
December 21, 2025

Longest-serving Longboat bellringer attributes motivation to family

Sue Wertman, among her numerous other contributions to the community, has been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army on Longboat for 12 years.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Nick Reichert |
September 14, 2015

Urbanite Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

Urbanite's second season will include U.S. and regional premieres of four adventurous and challenging theatrical works: "Freak," "Lungs," "Stupid F#*%ing Bird" and "The Drowning Girls."

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
June 30, 2021

U.S. citizenship test is no easy A

Passersby at St. Armands Circle were given the quiz and got mixed results.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Brendan Lavell |
December 23, 2020

Faith shines bright through Our Lady of the Angels' new stained glass

Our Lady of the Angels of Lakewood Ranch fills windows with stained glass, hopes to finish in 2021

East County
News

By Harry Sayer |
March 12, 2023

Hermitage Artist Retreat Artistic Director plans performance return

Andy Sandberg preps for his return to the stage, Planned Parenthood hosts its annual dinner and more in this week's Black Ties and Tales column.

Black Tie

By Liz Ramos |
March 18, 2023

Lakewood Ranch Angler's Club Youth Fishing Seminar reels in fun

Children learned the basics of fishing in preparation for the Angler's Club annual Youth Fishing Tournament.

East County
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado |
February 26, 2023

Young CEOs set up shop at The Bazaar

The fourth annual Young Entrepreneur Market brings young CEOs to sell their creations at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 17, 2022

Bath & Racquet Club redevelopment wins final approval

In addition to new tennis and pickleball courts, the revamped Bath & Racquet Club will include 256 condos and 65,448 square feet of light commercial space.