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Co-Artistic Directors of Urbanite Theater Brendan Ragan and Summer Dawn Wallace — Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 4, 2019
Urbanite Theatre reveals 2019-2020 lineup of plays beginning this summer

The upcoming season, which starts next month, features a mix of comedic and thought-provoking plays that will start conversations.

  • Arts + Culture
Florida Highway Patrol deputies responded to the accident at 6:22 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2019
Child struck by driver in eastern Manatee County

Child struck by driver in eastern Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Letters to the Editor

ULI report assessment lays a costly egg; Lord's Warehouse fashion show chairs give kudos; Suggestions to improve Bradenton Beach traffic; Winding Oaks board supported maintenance

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Sarasota County Administration building will be one of several closed facilities
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 28, 2019
Sarasota County announces Independence Day closures

Most county-led government and recreational facilities will be closed to celebrate the July 4 holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tony Revolori and Saoirse Ronan in "The Grand Budapest Hotel."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2020
Hinge Blog: Keep your hands off my lobby boy!

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Wedding Crashers" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kindra Muntz, president of Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections, speaks to protestors.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 2, 2020
Sarasota County prepares for 2020 elections

Local officials, candidates and voters are anticipating the 2020 elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 16, 2018
SCADaddle 5K raises awareness for heart condition affecting healthy women

The first ever Southwest Florida 5K SCADaddle for Research brought survivors and supporters together to raise money for research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The suspect entered the store, pointed a black handgun at the clerk and demanded money. The clerk could not comply and the suspect fled on foot through the Center Gate Shopping Plaza.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2012
County searching for robber

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is hoping residents can help locate a PakMail store robber that was caught on tape last night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of adjusting their meeting schedules on Nov. 16, ultimately directing staff to conduct some research before continuing the conversation. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2020
City commissioners consider shift to evening meetings

When should the City Commission hold its meetings? Some elected officials think the night time is the right time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hawley Holesbeke, Ethan Winsler and Payton Netting get their pictures taken by their parents before the program starts.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 17, 2018
Singing good tidings at First Presbyterian Preschool

The preschoolers sang Christmas carols as part of their two-day Christmas program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Crystal Classic attracts 30,000 people to the competition each year. File photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 9, 2014
Crystal Classic draws international artists

For its five-year anniversary, the Crystal Classic will add a fifth day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheriff Brad Steube will have completed 40 years with the sheriff's office when he retires.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2015
Manatee sheriff announces retirement

Brad Steube will retire in January 2017 when his term expires.

  • East County
  • News
The position is a part of the reorganization of the county's departmental structure.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 11, 2014
Sarasota County hires development services manager

Dennis Murphy, who worked previously as the director of growth management for the city Punta Gorda, will begin Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren said she is planning to hold a “Zoominar” to help people understand the CARES Act.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 28, 2020
Town awaits calculations on CARES reimbursements

The town of Longboat Key is tracking it's COVID-19-related expenses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
News Briefs

Performance review time for town manager; Financial abuse workshop offered; Publix update

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Holly and Patrick Wright
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 3, 2019
Payton Wright Foundation golf tournament swings into 11th year

On May 3, more than 180 golfers took to the Harbourside Golf Course for the foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Built in 1995, the home at 3307 Sabal Cove Circle has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,193 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 24, 2020
Sabal Cove Circle home sells for $1.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug.10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • April 25, 2018
Public records: Preserve our right to know

Florida has among some of the most open records laws in the country. It’s up to all of us to make sure it stays that way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
USA's James Lenger swims in the Masters 40-49 race at the UIPM Biathle/Triathle World Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. Lenger finished second.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2016
Exhausting competition can be a real pain

Exhausting competition can be a real pain

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian with its second-place award Saturday, Nov. 10. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 15, 2012
Lady Blazers pave way for future

The Sarasota Christian School volleyball team saw its historic season come to an end with a 3-1 loss to Lake Worth Christian in the Class 2A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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