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(Courtesy: Sarasota Ballet) Sarasota Ballet will present Sir Frederick Ashton's "lost" ballet, "Dante Sonata" as part of its "Beyond Words" series.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 1, 2020
Looking ahead at Sarasota's arts and entertainment in 2020

From tried and true to totally new, or maybe it’s just new to you, this year’s entertainment options go on as far as the eye can see. Here are just a few.

  • Arts + Culture
T.J. Cochran
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 21, 2016
Pine View student shoots for the stars with fashion

Pine View student welcomes NASA scientists in his astronaut best.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Musician Reggie Harris uses spiritual, folk and gospel influences in his music.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 1, 2019
Artists use inspiration from abolitionists in their music and poetry

Melissa Range and Reggie Harris call out for change at The Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Kiwanis rolls the dice for Valentine's Day

This year's dinner dance will allow participants to test their luck, Las Vegas-style.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key has posted several of these "wear a mask" signs throughout the island.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 20, 2020
Longboat commissioners to vote Aug. 31 on extension of mandatory mask policy

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold an emergency virtual meeting on Aug. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 3, 2019
Wanda Virginia Mosier Simons (Wendi)

Wanda Virginia Mosier Simons (Wendi) died Friday, December 21, 2018 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. She worked for the Longboat Observer and lived in Florida. Her Obituary Tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer, of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Wyatt C. McNeil, Kelly Elizabeth Smith, David Kortemeier and Julia Gibson in “Relatively Speaking.” Photo by John Revisky
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 5, 2017
Dog Days Theatre offers summertime programming in Sarasota

FSU/Asolo Conservatory’s Dog Days Theatre kicks off with 'Relatively Speaking'.

  • Arts + Culture
Peyton Philips (left) and Darby Connor stand at one of the lighted pedestrian signs at Tara Boulevard and Tara Preserve. The signs were installed in 2020 in an effort to help improve safety on Tara Boulevard.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 8, 2021
Speed tables coming to help slow traffic on Tara Boulevard

County will try speed calming to slow down traffic on Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High junior Alec Miller finished second in the Class 4A boys 1,600 meter run at the FHSAA track and field championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 19, 2022
Sarasota junior runner 'psyched' about performance at track and field championships

Alec Miller dropped approximately six seconds from his personal record on his way to a silver medal in the Class 4A 1,600 meter run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 25, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Jorie Lueloff

When Jorie Lueloff joined WMAQ-TV in 1966, as Chicago's first female news anchor, she didn't receive a warm welcome from everyone in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Suzy Brenner | Contributor |
  • April 16, 2018
Suzy Brenner: Paradise Center seeks funds for new home

With a mission enhancing the lives of Longboat’s seniors, the center is looking for support during the Giving Challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The most notable feature of University Park Country Club actually is what remains of the land before the community broke ground. All the trees are native, creating a unique feeling within the East County development.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2011
University Park celebrates 20 year milestone

University Park turned 20 on Nov. 4. The University Park Country Club will celebrate the milestone with an event for its members Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Energetic clergymen lead Key churches

The Rev. Bruce Porter, of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, has recovered from shoulder surgery he had last November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 29, 2019
St. Armands parking garage officially opens

After a 'successful' soft opening, the garage is now open for long-term use.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The complete agenda packet for the June 1, 2020, Longboat Key Town Commission meeting is pictured. The Longboat Observer requested the agenda materials from the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 4, 2020
Longboat Key launches new system for public-records requests

The town of Longboat Key's "JustFOIA" system allows for anonymous requests, which is required by Florida law.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Madison Hildebrand was the guest of honor at "Mingle with Madison," hosted by Richard Perlman. (Kelsey Grau)
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 29, 2014
Q&A with 'Million Dollar Listing' star Madison Hildebrand

Read our candid Q&A with Madison Hildebrand as he answers our 'Million Dollar' questions and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Public Works Project Manager Kent Bontrager reviews plans for 44th Avenue East. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: County to build bridges

Manatee County is driving forward with plans to improve traffic flow by constructing more roadway connections.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Fowl play

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 30, 2020
Sailor Circus showcases how science meets the circus

The Circus Arts Conservatory welcomed 2,500 elementary students to watch is Circus Science Machine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2011
American Red Cross launches Community Challenge

The American Red Cross has secured $100,000 in matching gifts and is seeking help from the community to raise money for the organization.

  • East County
  • News
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