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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 9, 2013
FST's newest project explores what 'Older than Dirt' means

In Florida Studio Theatre's new community project, "Older than Dirt," starting Oct. 14, it will use the interviews to explore what aging is all about.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 10, 2025
City manager search firm list narrowed to three

The Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to pursue further communications with three executive recruiting firms in its search for a new city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 24, 2026
'King of Calypso' tribute singer gets Christ Church grooving

Singer Michael Mejia-Mendez brought to life the tunes and tales of Harry Belafonte for a special performance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota artists bring childhood video-game dreams to life — in all their 8-bit glory

The video game was a childhood fantasy. Steeped in digital constraints, Joe Granato’s quest made it reality.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2016
Mustangs marching band reaches state finals again

Led by Director Ron Lambert, Lakewood Ranch has six consecutive top-five performances

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Yoga in the Gardens

Nancy Zampella leads her class in a variety of yoga poses Monday, Aug. 15 on the back porch of the Mansion at Selby Gardens. The next round of classes will begin Sept. 12. For more information go to www.selby.org.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sand Cay St. Patrick's Day Party

Sand Cay Beach Resort hosted a poolside St. Patrick's Day party Friday, March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw's Save a Heart Week

Bashaw Elementary raised roughly $1,350 at its third annual Save a Heart Week to benefit the Larry King Cardiac Foundation Feb. 11-15.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village St. Patrick's Day Parade

On March 15, the residents of Longbeach Village celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a colorful parade through their streets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Scholarship Breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation presented academic scholarships to 25 recipients during its annual scholarship breakfast Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside dining room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Schools Open House

Manatee County Schools held open houses Aug. 15 and 16. Students met their teachers, toured their classrooms and reunited with friends before the start of a new school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 12, 2021
An untold story of Sept. 11

In the 43-year history of the "Longboat Observer," two staffers' involvement in Longboat Key's connection to that horrible tragedy will forever tie them and the newspaper to history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 17, 2022
National art project blooms at the Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

ODA students are the first in Florida to be part of the Ten Thousand Flowers project.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2010
Lady Mustangs capture district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Braden River 5-1 tonight to capture the Class 4A-District 10 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 5, 2011
Dirk Meyer earns new title of associate conductor

As the Sarasota Orchestra begins its search for a new director, Maestro Dirk Meyer gets ready to start the season with a new title - associate conductor.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2024
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse shows its swagger

It might take some late-game heroics, but the Cougars (7-3) always believe in their ability to pull out the win.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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