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Summer Dawn Wallace and David Kortemeier perform in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's Dog Days Theatre production of "What the Butler Saw." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 19, 2018
Dog Days Theatre production of 'What the Butler Saw' is a knockdown farce

The mad are running the madhouse in FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's Dog Days Theatre production of Joe Orton’s “What the Butler Saw.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Fredd Atkins believes he can become the first Democrat to win a County Commission seat in 46 years.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2016
Sarasota County Commission — District 1: Fredd Atkins

Fredd Atkins has tried and failed to break the Republican stranglehold on the County Commission before — so what’s different this time around?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 16, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Impact fees are one-time fees charged to developers after the completion of construction projects to help cover the cost of increased stress placed on county infrastructure. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Manatee County impact fees to be set soon

Manatee County seeks public input about latest impact fee study

  • East County
  • News
Sidewalk astronomy provides telescopes for viewers to take a closer look at space. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 7, 2018
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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mason Amyx and Cayla Fulkerson use the groceries they bought to make their lunches.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 30, 2021
Beyond the Spectrum expands facility in Sarasota

The nonprofit will add 2,500 square feet of space to address its growing waitlist of students. AND Beyond the Spectrum adds space to handle demand..

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 6, 2022
Students have grand time at McNeal Elementary in Lakewood Ranch

The annual Grandparents Luncheon once again a festive gathering for both students and their grandparents.

  • East County
  • Schools
Randy Langley has qualified to challenge Jim Brown for one of the town's at-large Commission seats.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 19, 2018
Randy Langley to challenge Jim Brown

Randy Langley to challenge Jim Brown

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A $65,000 study could shape the future of Sarasota County Area Transit.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 29, 2014
County to evaluate SCAT efficiency

An independent cost estimate would give Sarasota County commissioners a crucial tool in deciding whether to privatize the local transit system.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 5, 2021
Ultra-Yacht opens in former post office on Longboat Key

Ed and Terry Kolodzieski finally host a grand opening after COVID-19 delays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Kohen List.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Kohen List

The Braden River High junior holds school records in the boys high jump and boys javelin.

  • East County
  • Sports
 Jessica Fuesy, center, is congratulated by students, staff and school district officials at Brookside Middle School. (Courtesy image)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 18, 2022
Sarasota County principal, assistant principal honored with awards

Administrators at Pine View and Brookside Middle are now eligible for statewide honors in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 18, 2018
Flooring company serves up turkeys for first responders

Manasota offers 500 free main courses for police and fire-rescue personnel at its three locations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city posted advisory signs along Main Street about parking restrictions and road closures for Saturday's parade.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota Holiday Parade brings Saturday street closings

Event begins at 7 p.m., but parking restrictions and street closings begin a lot earlier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2009
A Hero's Welcome

Lakewood Ranch resident Ken Quinn was working aboard the Maersk Alabama when Somali pirates seized the U.S. cargo ship April 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
St. Armands BID circles traffic issues

As area stakeholders await an update on a parking study, the St. Armands Business Improvement District board hopes to find solutions to some shorter-term traffic woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Bradenton woman dies in a one-car crash in Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2019
Bradenton woman dies in one-car accident

Accident on State Road 64 claims the life of a 41-year-old Bradenton woman.

  • East County
  • News
Maria Shaw.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 16, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Maria Shaw

The freshman runner talks getting the proper mentality and her favorite hobbies.

  • East County
  • Sports
Steve Titunik stops in front of standing water at one of the parking lot’s driveways after a few days of rain.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 23, 2018
Turtle Beach parking lot slated for improvements

By the summer, problems with standing water and dust at the small lot should be resolved.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River High  School sophomore Jessie Dyson competes in the butterfly. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2017
Manatee County moves forward with Premier Sports Campus purchase

Sports campus purchase paves way for future East County aquatics complex.

  • East County
  • News
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