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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 14, 2018
Carolyn Michel wins Best Actress of the Year at Oniros Film Awards in Italy

The local actress Carolyn Michel won Best Actress of the Year at Oniros Film Awards Aug. 25 for her role in the film "Katia."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 11, 2019
Phil King starts new scholarship in honor of late friend, Betty Schoenbaum

Seth Morano gets another standing ovation, Black Tie is taking nominations for season standouts and more this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2017
'Blue Suede Shoes' steps back into rock history at FST

The latest Florida Studio Theatre cabaret production tells the first chapter of rock 'n' roll.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2016
Gene Witt students show off their public speaking skills

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 1, 2016
Locals drive summer traffic on Longboat Key

When snowbirds leave town, Floridians often take a road trip to local beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 24, 2016
For Lakewood Ranch business owner, saving time is personal

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch soccer star attacks with grace and power

The Mustangs' senior captain is committed to Maryland

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 12, 2015
Building up from the foundation

William H. Bashaw Elementary School celebrates 30 years

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2015
Conversation with Michael Garey

Michael Garey is this year's chairman of the Gourmet Lawn Party on Dec. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2013
Bound for Nationals

The Coastline Volleyball 14 Rox Black team earned a bid to the USA Volleyball Girls Junior Nationals June 30 through July 3, in Dallas.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2014
Detwiler's to expand to East County

The local market will occupy the former Sweetbay grocery space at University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2014
Downtown leaders beef up patrol

As merchants and property owners attempt to fight homelessness issues, the Downtown Improvement District moves toward increasing security downtown.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
News Briefs

New lights installed at Five Points Park; Indiana football player nearly drowns on Siesta; Nightclub owner plans lawsuit against residents; Parks selected for Macy's 'Heart Your Park' program

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Groin-plan delay worries residents

North-end condo owners fear an agreement to hold off on building a groin on Beer Can Island leaves them and their properties at risk.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 13, 2013
Spotlight: Jake Mills becomes the Strangely Flatulent

Jake Mills stars in Florida Studio Theatre's "Spamalot," which runs through Jan. 11.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 27, 2024
Kids learn new way to make sand castles at sculpture camp

The camp, a partnership with Sarasota County and The Sand Lovers, has been running for 12 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 13, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Gyurka

The ODA junior placed fourth in the 1,600-meter run at the 1A state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 5, 2024
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar set to open in Lakewood Ranch

The bar will open on Oct. 9 in the Center Point plaza off University Parkway.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 19, 2020
Preparing swordplay was hard work for 'Romeo and Juliet' cast

Making fight scenes that are realistic and safe takes weeks of planning and rehearsal

  • Arts + Culture
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