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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 14, 2021
Meet Sarasota's newest theater troupe

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you a pandemic, start a theater troupe. That's how the Dingbat Theatre Project was born.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 20, 2026
Dance fitness studio opens new Lakewood Ranch location

The business offers a variety of dance and fitness classes while aiming to be a judgement-free space.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Our view: 9/11: 2,977 + 4

Perhaps it's good that Sept. 11, 2001, continues to evoke emotions of sadness, anger and a sickness in our stomachs. We are not forgetting. Those who witnessed it never will.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 27, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 28, 2018
Ballot initiatives focus on firehouse upgrades, new charter

Voters will cast ballots for more than just Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 18, 2023
On the road with a couple of Bradenton Bandits

The upcoming car show at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church showcases unrelenting passion.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 11, 2023
New St. Regis parking plans eliminate garage, expand parking lot

Unicorp National Development’s latest plans for parking at the St. Regis development responded to the community’s opposition to a two-story parking garage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2009
OUR VIEW: Slap in the face? No, worse

The Sarasota City Commission knows no bounds to dimwittedness.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Let the learning begin!

More than 12,000 East County students returned to classrooms, textbooks and teachers Monday for the start of the 2009-2010 school year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 4, 2012
Neighbors: Sonia Pressman Fuentes

Sarasota resident and prominent feminist activist Sonia Pressman Fuentes has dedicated her life to fighting discrimination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2011
School board sides with soccer player

A possible recruiting violation nearly cost Braden River High School freshman Carley Engelberger a chance to play for the Lady Pirates this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2011
Nolan students compete at international conference

Four students from Nolan competed for the first time in the Future Problem Solving Program International's International Conference in June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
Faith Life's Ranch campus attracting new residents

The mega church drew visitors from all across the country to Lakewood Ranch when it opened Feb. 5. Some say they plan to move to the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Rotary sponsors exchange traveler

Katina Frierson, who works at Family Home Health Services, will spend a month in South Korea through the Group Study Exchange program of Rotary International.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2020
Braden River girls basketball's season ends in final four

The Pirates fell 80-58 to defending state champion Wekiva High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Brazilian bat could turn bridge-repair schedule upside down

APRIL FOOLS: Appearance of rarely seen animal could hamper bridge work, prompt detours.

  • April Fools
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 11, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra shines in Masterworks 2: Symphonic Carnival

Symphonic Carnival concert proves to be an evening of brilliant performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2017
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Braden River-Venice showdowns top 2017.

  • East County
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  • January 25, 2017
Just Married: Kiki Steinberg and Trent Bowers

On Dec. 3 the couple proved that it's never too late for young love.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2016
Manatee County works to sell half-cent tax

First in a series of informative meetings hosted by Commissioner Vanessa Baugh.

  • East County
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