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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2024
Sarasota County lifts burn ban after recent rains

The ban had been in effect since May 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 13, 2010
Film: 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus'

Heath Ledger has a great line in his last film, one that eerily seems like an epitaph: "Don't believe what you read in the newspapers."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 5, 2020
Longboat Key police urge residents to lock their cars

Florida's Gulf Coast has seen dozens of car thefts during the past few months, according to Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2017
Sarasota Observer readers sound off

Growth, city manager are topics of concern

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Photography group focuses on 200 members

The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club has grown so much, it's starting to run out of room.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
Teresa Stanley: Off Broadway

Four years ago, Teresa Stanley left the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to perform in 'The Color Purple' on Broadway. This winter she's back to perform with the company that launched her career.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2011
Vehicle recovered from pond off Lena Road

A stolen Ford F450 was discovered in a pond off Lena Road on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 26, 2011
Jazz concert starts off on right note

An interactive concert Jan. 26 opened the Longboat Key Center for the Arts' "Sounds of Music" concert series with an enthusiastic crowd. Vocalist Ozanda Gray got the audience singing along with him with "Ain't Misbehavin.'" Bass player John Lamb got lots of audience participation with "Bye, Bye, Blackbird." And a piano solo by Michael Royal drew tons of applause, as did Scott Blum's drum solo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Garden group showcases designs

The University Park Women's Club Garden Group learned how to create glass vases to show off flowers from their gardens Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 30, 2018
Longboat Women's Golf Association swings into season

About 70 golfers gathered for a round of golf and lunch to kick off the new season Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 1, 2021
Sarasota County Centennial: Start of county was contentious

A dispute over (you guessed it) roads set up the official establishment of Sarasota County on July 1, 1921.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2022
Sarasota Christian, Cardinal Mooney restart fall high school sports season

Sarasota County Schools, including Booker High, Riverview High and Sarasota High, remain in flux in terms of athletics.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 5, 2020
Nothing fictional about Bradenton writer's goals

Former Canadian toy industry executive enjoying life as an author in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • February 7, 2017
Give it up for the optimist

Look to the future and not the past. It may be a lot rosier than you think.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2016
Captain maintains central focus

Riverview senior defender Etienne Behan scored the Rams’ lone goal in the Class 5A-District 8 championship Jan. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Other Desert Cities'

America has been the arena for a running brawl between the Left and Right since before Upton Sinclair was in diapers. For some, the factional fight is a family feud. The Asolo Rep's production of Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities' introduces us to one such family.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 4, 2021
Music on Main's return to Lakewood Ranch attracts thousands

Off since March 2020 due to the pandemic, Lakewood Ranch's Music on Main makes triumphant return

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 15, 2024
After family tragedy, LRHS senior refocuses to graduate

Cristal Aguillon doesn't let hardships stop her from becoming the first in her family to attend college.

  • East County
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