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“Hairspray” runs through Dec. 8, at Venice Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 25, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Hairspray'

At Venice Theatre, the year is 1962, the soundtrack is rock 'n' roll, the city is Baltimore and the main stage musical is 'Hairspray.'

  • Arts + Culture
Sophomore linebacker Marcus Balliette tries to wrap up Manatee wide receiver Ryan Taylor.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Hurricanes sink Pirates

The Braden River High football team learned it still has a long way to go after falling to Manatee 63-0 in its Class 7A-District opener Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Avery Kotlarczyk carries Leah Dakin during human (piggyback) barrel racing at the Ag. Olympics Feb. 23.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
East County FFA celebration triggers horseplay

Schools celebrate National FFA Week with games and food.

  • East County
  • News
Fish kills on Sarasota beaches have decreased since early September.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Red tide concerns linger around Sarasota

Conditions have improved, but officials are preparing to continue to deal with the effects of the algae bloom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Briefs

City budget to be discussed at July 20 Town Hall meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch kids enjoy page-turning celebration

Ranch Readers program completes first summer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2012
Commission avoids rush to judgment on plans for new community center

The idea has been discussed on and off for 35 years. But the commission wants more facts and figures before it continues community center talks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2018
Woodland camp offers fantastical fun

Woodland Fine Arts Academy campers present 'Alice in Wonderland Jr."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Rotary Club works to collect All Faiths donations; Resident believes oil spill remnants exist near Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie is one of more than 60 restaurants participating in Savor Sarasota. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 9, 2020
Visit Sarasota County launches 15th annual Savor Sarasota

This year’s program will include 60 restaurants.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Bike, car, collision course

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sloane Ziegler, 4, works with blocks that help her learn additives of 10. Brynn Mechem
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2020
Montessori school opens on Main Street

Kathy Lindaman started the school in First Baptist Church to help families have another option during COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Riverview High football coach Josh Smithers says spending time with his own family is the thing he struggles with the most as a coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2018
Sarasota County coaches dish on their profession's high turnover rate

There's no simple answer to the lack of consistency.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo. Dr. James Fiorica, MD and Oncologist at SMH speaking at a Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation luncheon.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2015
SMH to expand cancer research with donation

More than $6.5 million in donations announced for the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System from the Kolschowsky foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 18, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: I'm fine . . . really

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 26, 2015
Conversation with Bob and Teresa Simmons

The Simmons are the coordinators of the food pantry at Tuttle Elementary School.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marco Nisticò portrays the duke's court jester, Rigoletto.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • November 4, 2019
The Sarasota Opera's 'Rigoletto' tells an emotional tale

Hanna Brammer's performance as Gilda is the highlight of the evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Timeline

The Observer recounts the events before and after Sept. 11, 2001, as they unfolded locally.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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