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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 31, 2018
Urbanite's 'Northside Hollow' forgoes clichés to create a strong character study

A trapped miner endures a dark night of the soul in “Northside Hollow” at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 4, 2017
Local artist prefers a living canvas

Erin Ernst grew up in a family of artists, and now she creates art for families-to-be.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch volleyball hopes to rebound from 2016 season

The Mustangs coach believes this year's team is more committed to the sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander & Anna Brugmann |
  • October 26, 2017
Sheriff seeks decision on the future of the jail

With his jail population nearing its practical ceiling, Sheriff Tom Knight says an ideological question must first be answered before deciding how to proceed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 9, 2017
Recording History: Siesta Key resident reflects on witnessing the "Iron Curtain" speech

Suzanne Bissell didn’t know that a quick trip to Fulton, Mo., would give her the reporting opportunity of a lifetime.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
Our View: Defund Obamacare

This is sick. No, actually it's sickening.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • August 28, 2013
Energetic Travelers: Travel Tips

The Longboat Key Observer's travel editors share thoughts from their notebook midway into the 2013 travel season on how to travel easier.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 4, 2013
School district to hire 85 teachers

The hiring of 85 additional teachers for this school year is one of many unexpected costs the Manatee County School District added to its budget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Winter sports athletes thriving in college

Plus, a few non-football fall athletes did, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 31, 2024
Lion and the ostrich

The contrast between the speeches of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Congress and that of Vice President Kamala Harris after meeting with Netanyahu was frightening, demoralizing and distressing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 21, 2023
Planning Board supports airport rezoning, approves downtown condo tower

Rezoning will permit the eventual commercial development of airport property while the Sarasota bayfront gets another condo tower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 22, 2024
MTC open house provides hands-on look at careers

Manatee Technical College's East Campus open house gave potential future students an opportunity to see the programs available.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 26, 2024
Siesta Key gymnast sets his sights on a national championship

Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Aguilar will compete for the U.S. Military Academy next season. Before he goes, he wants one more crack at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in May.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 5, 2024
More affordable housing is coming to Newtown

The City Commission approved zoning text amendments to clear the way for Sarasota Housing Authority to build up to 770 units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 14, 2024
SRQ CEO rebuts FAA's claims in New College land sale denial

Rick Piccolo sends documents to the Federal Aviation Administration that prove it knew of and approved the lease of 31 acres it now wants to sell to New College of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2024
The Granary remains a Lakewood Ranch breakfast and lunch staple

Karen and Malcolm Ronney found Lakewood Ranch to be the perfect place to host their business ventures.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 25, 2025
No hotel at Premier Sports — yet

Another 126 acres was rezoned to build out the now 236-acre campus.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 1, 2025
Manasota BUDS creates lifelong friendships

The group supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 4, 2023
Wild Kingdom stars speak up for National Wildlife Week

National Wildlife Week was established in 1938. It runs from April 3-9 this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
Business Observer

Ellenton resident John Hutson opened Professional Touch Dry Cleaners in mid-December, at 6854 Gulf of Mexico Drive, in Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
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