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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 22, 2013
Veteran regains love for country

Rick Rogala lost faith in his country as a prisoner of war in North Korea in 1968. Now, he cherishes his country.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2013
Our View

A home for the homeless

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Emma Burke |
  • June 1, 2024
Shrimply the best shrimp dishes around town

Where to find the best shrimp dishes in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Anna Maria Island.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 31, 2024
It's the witching hour in Urbanite Theatre's 'Jennifer, Who is Leaving'

Three women find shelter from the storm during the night shift at a donut shop.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 9, 2025
A golf fan's guide to watching the LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood National offers some challenging shots to Korn Ferry players.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 16, 2025
Hear from the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's new chair

Julie Fanning, the chair of Lakewood Ranch's leading pro-business group, comes to the role — during a milestone year — with an unwavering belief in the organization's mission.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2024
Manatee County does well on roads, flunks wetland protections

Our columnist responds to Manatee County's online survey.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 19, 2024
Asolo Rep offers new take on Shakespeare and Marlowe

"Born With Teeth" playwright Liz Duffy Adams builds on historical evidence to weave an intrigue-filled tale of the playwrights as collaborators.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emma Burke |
  • April 7, 2024
Meet the best BLTs in Sarasota, Manatee counties

These three ingredients — bacon, lettuce and tomato — are always better together.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Emma Burke |
  • January 25, 2025
These fish tacos in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch will have you hooked

Reel in these fin-tastic creations in honor of National Fish Taco Day on Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 23, 2025
Boy Scouts Troop 50 celebrates 70 years

The troop, the oldest in Sarasota County, has been supported by Pine Shores Presbyterian Church since its inception.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 22, 2025
'The Chinese Lady' sheds light on a dark chapter of American history

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of Lloyd Suh’s play, "The Chinese Lady," depicts a living curiosity trapped in a box.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 26, 2023
Urbanite Theatre's 'The Sound Inside' proves fiction is stranger than truth

Vickie Daignault and Evan Stevens star in the rule-breaking production about a teacher and her student.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2024
Golf legend hopes to design a masterpiece at Soleta Golf Club course

Nick Price, a three-time Major winner, expects Myakka to become a golf destination when Soleta opens late in 2024.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 5, 2024
Whiteleaf Private Concert Club founder is ready to rock

Regrets? Barry Weisblatt has had a few. Like not getting a photo with Paul McCartney when he had a chance. But the Siesta Key resident, with live music as the backdrop, has mostly lived a charmed life.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 19, 2024
Newlyweds found love and theater in Sarasota

Brian Finnerty and Amanda Heisey have been sharing stages in the area for nearly a decade.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 11, 2026
Sarasota Jazz Club wants a building of its own

As the curtain goes up on the 2026 Sarasota Jazz Festival, the jazz club is planning for a permanent venue for all its events.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 3, 2023
Former Pepperidge Farm CEO is living her dream life on Bird Key

Irene Chang-Britt, the former CEO of Pepperidge Farm, shares her tales of success — and why retiring on Bird Key is the sweetest part.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 25, 2023
Therapy in the saddle makes perfect horse sense at SMART

The Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy offers therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted learning programs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 6, 2023
Police resolve beach chair-sharing issue

Police were called to retrieve private beach chairs being used by the public. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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