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The cast previously toured with Chicago-based theater company The Hypocrites. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 28, 2018
'Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged' puts 21st-century spin on duo’s greatest hits

The latest Florida Studio Theatre cabaret show, "Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged," strips classic Gilbert and Sullivan songs of context — a simple idea that's simply brilliant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
darwins
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • August 5, 2015
Sarasota Happy Hour Guide: Life after Darwin's

Sarasota Happy Hour Guide: Life after Darwin's

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The home at 638 Bayview Drive recently sold for $2.25 million. Built in 2013, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,052 square feet of living area.Â
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 22, 2018
Bayview Drive home sells for $2.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 6-10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo. The entrance to 1384 Harbor Drive.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2016
Tour de Plants: Gardens in Paradise Tour

The Sarasota Garden Club hosts the 3rd annual Gardens in Paradise tour features six stops this Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 22, 2016
Cedars hosts youth tennis clinic

Cedars Tennis Resort hosted a tennis clinic for students from Sarasota’s Newtown June 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eddie McKeithen hopes the public gets educated about native trees at The Native Plant Show Oct. 18-19 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 19, 2018
Myakka City growers have their passion rooted in native plants

Myakka City tree growers have their passion rooted in native plants

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 28, 2012
Town promotes healthy behavior

A new wellness program at Town Hall promotes walks over area bridges and provides employees with incentives for getting fit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2013
BRLL All-Stars win district crown

The Braden River Little League Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 9-5 to capture the District 26 championship June 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
Vertex files suit against Manatee County

The cell-phone tower developer is fighting to place a flagpole-style tower in front of the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 19, 2012
Braden River stumbles versus Port Charlotte

The Braden River High girls basketball team fell to Port Charlotte 39-34 Jan. 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Olympic figure skaters to visit local ice rink

United States Olympic Figure Skating Team members Felicia Zhang and Nathan Bartholomay will be available for a local meet-and-greet.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 29, 2017
Field set for District 72 special election

Four candidates qualify to run for state House seat vacated by Alex Miller, who resigned.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County resident Mary Forristall, president of Forristall Enterprises, says her love of working with people and building relationships will serve her well as the new chairwoman of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2015
Q+A with Mary Forristall

When the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange recognized members during its 63rd annual installation dinner and awards banquet Feb. 5, it also welcomed East County resident Mary Forristall, of Forristall Enterprises, as the organization's first chairwoman.

  • East County
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LaDazhia Williams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.17

  • East County
  • Sports
New Sarasota High football coach Spencer Hodges knows learning the history of the program will be vital to his success.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2018
Sailors' new admiral wastes no time in making a mark

Spencer Hodges had his team sweating on his second day in command.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mill Creek's Chloe Craciun plays with a puzzle after attending story time at the Braden River Library Sept. 4.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch library advocates hope for bigger library

Lakewood Ranch library advocates hope for bigger library

  • East County
  • News
The new Longboat Key Fire Rescue boat is a 33-foot WorldCat. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Key Fire Rescue to dedicate new boat

Longboat Key Fire Rescue will dedicate its new fire rescue boat at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Longboat Key Club Moorings, 2630 Harbourside Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
AJ Caldwell and the Rams are ranked fourth in Class 9A in a new poll.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2017
Riverview boys basketball ranked top-5 in new state poll

The Rams are 8-3 on the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Suzy Brenner is the new executive director of Longboat Key’s Aging in Paradise Resource Center.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 26, 2017
A conversation with Suzy Brenner

Brenner took over as the executive director of Aging in Paradise on April 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Streets, Facilities Parks and Recreation Manager Mark Richardson is overseeing the  Bayfront Park project.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 17, 2016
Longboat Key breaks ground on Bayfront Park

As the town of Longboat Key starts the $3.5 million revamp of the park, permitting remains uncertain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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