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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2016
Associative State: Elijah Anderson's artistic wordplay

Elijah Anderson's art uses word association to give new meaning to the familiar.

  • Arts + Culture
Florida Department of Transportation Interstate Construction Project Manager Marlena Gore and FDOT Communications Outreach Manager Brian Bollas stand atop the new northbound I-75 bridge.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 9, 2019
Interstate 75 and State Road 70 construction on schedule in Manatee County

FDOT still on schedule for Spring 2021 project completion at S.R. 70/I-75 interchange in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 16 Recap

On this week's episode we learn Brandon is a fool, Garrett is now Mr. Cool and Alex is probably skipping school.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Real estate investor Howard Rooks has offered his two-acre Amore property to the town of Longboat key for $2.2 million.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 24, 2017
UPDATE: Town to buy Amore property

The $2.2 million deal will add another two acres to the future site of the Longboat Center for Arts, Culture and Education.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Incognito" runs through July 8 at Urbanite Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 7, 2018
Daniel Kelly speaks his mind on latest Urbanite show 'Incognito'

The director of the Urbanite Theatre's “Incognito” shares his thoughts on the mind-bending production.

  • Arts + Culture
The cast previously toured with Chicago-based theater company The Hypocrites. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 28, 2018
'Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged' puts 21st-century spin on duo’s greatest hits

The latest Florida Studio Theatre cabaret show, "Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged," strips classic Gilbert and Sullivan songs of context — a simple idea that's simply brilliant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: The best of Cops Corner

We bring you the strangest Cops Corner reports, courtesy of Sarasota police, in 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she spent two hours watching ships come through the Panama Canal. She said Panama's government makes about $10 million a day from the canal. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2019
Panama visit creates port insight for Manatee County

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says Port Manatee should be ready for Panamax ships in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Randy Volkart, the chairman of the New  Facility Committee, said the new lodge will be open any day.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2018
New Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks Lodge set to open

Final permits expected within the next week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • October 15, 2013
Surviving fall withdrawal in Florida

Surviving fall withdrawal in Florida

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jean Lolli and Debby Johnson were recognized for their years of service at Forty Carrots.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 23, 2013
Forty Carrots celebrates 20 years

Forty Carrots Family Center celebrated their 20th Anniversary Wednesday, Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The chorus's routines all include some kind of actions to go with the song. "We love entertaining," said Ellen Linsley, president.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 18, 2016
These Manatee County women live in harmony

Magic of Manatee singers are vocal about their love of performing.

  • East County
  • News
Brockford Lee
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 3, 2014
(the) Umbrella Cult says goodbye

(the) Umbrella Cult says goodbye

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 26, 2020
It won’t be a ‘V’ recovery

The $8.3 billion going to Florida counties for COVID-19 relief will do little to trigger a quick recovery. Visitors will need to know Florida is safe again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Freya Robbins |
  • January 30, 2019
Healthy Relationships with Freya Robbins

Healthy Relationships with Freya Robbins

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2014
Ranch CERT team mobilizes community

The Lakewood Ranch CERT team will offer a disaster training course for the public.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Rozance, right, accepts the president's gavel from Susan McGuire.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 26, 2019
In conversation with Nancy Rozance

The President of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key talks goals and what drew her to the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 16, 2018
Temple Emanu-El kicks off first day of religious school

Temple Emanu-El celebrated the first day of its religious school on Sept. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Tennis Center nets 13th annual Observer Challenge

The 13th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicks off Dec. 6, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Gudritz is the co-owner of an investment management firm.
  • By John Gudritz |
  • February 2, 2012
My View: Village atmosphere can be detriment to Key's future

Siesta Key Village has changed over the last 12 years, and not in a way that I would have anticipated or chosen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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