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Composer Thomas Pasatieri will see his opera, Signor Deluso, performed July 29-30 at Palm Aire Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 23, 2016
Palm Aire presents opportunity to experience opera

Thomas Pasatieri's work featured during Opera for Animals program.

  • East County
  • News
(File) A railroad track near Payne Park may one day be replaced by an extension of the Legacy Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 15, 2016
Legacy Trail extension inches forward

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has given $50,000 to support an extension of the Legacy Trail. How big an impact will the gift make?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 3, 2010
Benderson seeks identity for University corridor

The developer hopes a master signage plan along I-75 and University Parkway will help put Manatee County -- and its shopping plazas - on the map for travelers.

  • East County
  • News
Nine-month-old French bulldog Sylvie
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Animal Blessing

Vicar James Henricks and Pastor Mark Bernthal blessed parishioner's animals Saturday, Oct. 5, at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church. Approximately 20 dogs were present and one hedgehog. Participants enjoyed punch and cake after the blessing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo Matt Carman and Julie White hunt for Bigfoot on Spike TV's "10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty."
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 29, 2014
Bigfoot could mean big bucks for Key native

Matt Carman and his friend, Julie White, could win $10 million. All they have to do: provide evidence that proves Sasquatch is real for a Spike TV reality show.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
University Place's Rebecca Blitz, with Gallagher, grew up riding horses and has spent her career working with nonprofits. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Huge challenges for new SMART director in Manatee County

Rebecca Blitz takes over SMART during difficult financial times.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School horticulture students Paytton Yancey, Hannah Yancey and Madison Hartwig work on an assignment. Agriculture teacher Janyel Taylor will have her students work with plants at home. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 8, 2020
East County teachers note e-learning challenges

East County teachers find ways to engage their students through hands-on online learning

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2020
Support local businesses

Great advice: ‘Calm breeds calm.’ But one of the best ways we can help beat COVID-19 is to do what Americans always do — fight back. Do what you can to keep our local economy healthy.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"Head over Heels" is a rocking jukebox musical that mixes 16th-century characters in an early MTV universe, with the Go-Go's providing the soundtrack.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 25, 2020
Players Centre's 'Head Over Heels' has got the beat

Their whole world's out of sync, but this bawdy, amped up jukebox musical is terrific fun

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Carol Belmonte, Nancy Maloof and Joan Hauser
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 20, 2011
Beachplace residents have happy reunion

Beachplace residents held their annual welcome back party Thursday, Jan. 20, at the condominium clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 2018 red tide bloom prompted action both by grassroots groups and politicians.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • April 10, 2019
Seek balance in red tide solutions

A lack of scientific data means there are no silver bullet solutions for red tide. Let’s strive to do the best we can with common sense.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Noah Waddell, 11, was featured on PBS' "Curious Kids."
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 18, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Noah Waddell in Concert

Noah Waddell started playing the piano at age 7 and has already amassed several accolades, including first prize in the Justine Lebaron Young Artist Competition and first place in his age division at the Southwest Florida Jillian Prescott Music Awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Neal says low interest rates and new virtual strategies will lead to a strong sales year for Neal Communities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Homes sales in Lakewood Ranch and region could insulate area from recession

Lakewood Ranch's Neal Communities posts strong May despite nation's economic slump.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Carmen Diaz, played by Pamela Kurpiewski, 7th grade, sings while the company backs her up during “There She Goes/Fame”.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SSAS performs FAME, Jr.

Students at Sarasota School of the Arts wanted the crowd to leave remembering their names this past Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, when they performed Fame, Jr.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Outside seating on Lakewood Main Street does make the sidewalks harder to navigate.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2018
SMR's main task: Building Waterside

Side or Ranch: Jay Heater.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton 7-year-old Wyatt Brown entertains double-decker goats at the Manatee County Fair
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 20, 2019
Manatee County Fair continues run in Palmetto

Manatee County Fair continues its run in Palmetto

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mark Hubbard won the inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in 2019. Who will win in 2020?
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 1, 2020
Prose and Kohn: More sports thrills headed our way in 2020

Our columnist looks ahead to the biggest questions and events of the new year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Walter Gavin and Rhonda Post, one of the dessert judges, enjoy some of the desserts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2011
Family Promises hosts sweet event

Family Promises held its third annual "Just Desserts" event Friday, May 20, at Selby Garden's Great Room by the Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 7, 2018
Local Democrats gear up for upcoming election

The Democratic Club of Sarasota and Longboat Key Democratic Club partnered together to host a fundraising dinner featuring MSNBC Contributor Jill Wine-Banks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 20, 2017
Longboat Key lights up for holidays

From reindeer and polar bears to teddy bears and Santa Claus, plenty of holiday visitors have made a temporary home in the lawns of Longboat residences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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