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For all the lightness and joy in "The Sound of Music," director Josh Rhodes wanted audiences to sense the looming danger the characters faced ahead of them.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 26, 2019
Director climbs new mountain for more dramatic vista

‘The Sound of Music’ is a pinnacle of classic musical theater. For Josh Rhodes, it was a peak experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County libraries have received a $30,400 grant from the Bradenton COVID-19 Response Fund of the Manatee Community Foundation to support the community and enhance its virtual services and programming. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 21, 2020
Manatee libraries receive grant from Bradenton COVID-19 Response Fund

Manatee County libraries receive a $30,400 grant to enhance virtual services and programming.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 3, 2019
'Luce' is a thought-provoking and tangled tale of deceptions and ambiguities

All hell breaks loose in director Julius Onah's enticing psychological thriller "Luce."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 30, 2017
Cortez Bridge

Make it a fixed span

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Superintendent Rick Mills (center), flanked by his senior leadership team at a press conference Friday, said the school district remains upbeat about the future.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 2, 2014
Audit findings cost school district $7 million

The Florida Department of Education ruled the Manatee County School District must restore $7 million to this year's budget, meaning the district won't meet the minimum amount of state-mandated reserves.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Mary Bailes

Air Force flight nurse has sky-high views of women's rights

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2012
News Briefs

Census shows Manatee is growing; Judge to weigh in on DUI sentence; Salt & Light awards grant to Meals on Wheels

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chamber President Gail Loefgren and John Wojtyna, of Aqua Plumbing and Air, who is sponsoring the event this year. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 17, 2017
Craig Fugate to speak at 15th Annual Disaster Preparedness Seminar

The seminar will take place at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, May 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Beach with lots of folks in the water. Photo by Carolyn Bistline
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 29, 2011
TOP STORY, AUG.: Will Siesta be able to trumpet No. 1 status?

Siesta Public Beach has been drawing even more people than usual this summer, no doubt a reflection on its status as No. 1 beach in the country.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • May 17, 2012
Pamper Your Pet at a New Resort and Spa

Pamper Your Pet at a New Resort and Spa

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Co-Artistic Directors Samantha Bennett and George Nickson — Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 24, 2019
'Working Notes' closes ensemblenewSRQ season on the right note

A world premiere and a red-nosed trombone player made this season closer especially notable.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 21, 2020
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church bell ringers meet again

The bells and chimes musicians gathered (wearing masks) for the first time since March.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jacques Bristol.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacques Bristol

Booker High defensive lineman Jacques Bristol talks his fist college offer, from the University of Southern Mississippi, and the best advice he's received.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County will release a date when it will pick up storm debris later this week. Only garage that fits in a can will be picked up in regular garbage service.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2017
Date to pick up storm debris in Manatee County not set yet

County schools will be closed on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
Sean Lee has spent the last 12 winters in Sarasota as a student and now as a teacher.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 18, 2015
Sean Lee: Symphonic Snowbird returns to Sarasota

For violinst Sean Lee, every winter in Sarasota is a musical homecoming.

  • Arts + Culture
The Concession sold 20% more home sites year to date from 2014.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2015
East County community tops land sales numbers

Compared to the first quarter of 2014, The Concession has sold 20% more home sites this year.

  • East County
  • News
Tyrone Collins verbally committed to the University of Missouri. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2017
Braden River cornerback makes verbal commitment

The soon-to-be senior made his announcement on Twitter.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 12, 2019
Chamber of Commerce jingles merrily into the holidays

Festive attire and chatting with friends was on the menu for Business After Hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2017
Women's Golf Association tees up for season

The group kicked off season with a round of golf and lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High rising junior Carson Spence said he's never played in an event quite like the Suncoast Jr. Match Play Invitational. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 30, 2020
Sarasota golfers prep for a unique event

The event will combine stroke play and match play.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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