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Even without a common language, Michael Zlabinger and Anat Cogan manage to find common ground in "Handle with Care." (Courtesy Florida Studio Theatre)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 15, 2019
'Handle with Care' delivers unconventional romantic comedy

Plot line considers life's unexpected detours

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 19, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 30, 2019
Magical event in Sarasota

Rangoonwala Family Foundation presents "The Haven Has Talent."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anthony Hopkins, left, as Pope Benedict XVI, has a few quiet words for  his successor, Pope Francis (Jonathan Pryce) in The "Two Popes." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 16, 2019
'The Two Popes' blessed with divine teaming of talents

Hopkins, Pryce transcendent as two pontiffs who must make peace

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sarasota Police Department responded to a call Nov. 1 when a student was found with no pulse in a Booker High School bathroom.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2011
Sarasota Booker High School student dies

A 17-year-old Booker High School student who was found with no pulse in a school bathroom Nov. 1 died this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A white male in his 30s attempted to rob another man in the parking lot of the Publix on Fruitville Road with a pellet gun, and was arrested after the victim took his weapon Thursday, Sept. 12.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2013
Man attempts robbery with pellet gun

Sarasota County deputies arrested a man after an attempted robbery in a Publix parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 18, 2018
Sun sets on Seaplace season

About 80 residents gathered for a farewell celebration April 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 3360 Gulfmead Drive was built in 1951. It has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,559 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 17, 2021
Siesta Key home sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 4-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
News Briefs

Former Arbomar building manager files suit; Longboat Key Fire Rescue gets high marks from citizens; Duncan qualifies to run for third term on commission

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Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Program Director Ron Serpliss said he disappointed the residential foster care program has ended, but he is excited about potential programming opportunities that may be coming.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2020
New direction for Sheriffs Youth Ranches property in Manatee County

Group home services discontinued at the Rye Preserve campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore and Corey DeAngelis |
  • July 18, 2019
Evidence clearly supports school choice

Florida families have five private school choice programs from which to select.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Unit G-601 of L'Ambiance Longboat Key Club was built with three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 3,220 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 27, 2020
L'Ambiance condo sells for $2.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 14-18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Cindy Gold performs in Asolo Rep's production of "The Cake." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 9, 2019
Asolo Rep's 'The Cake' shows the not-so-sweet yet human side of the Bible Belt

Bekah Brunstetter’s 'The Cake' serves up a satiric slice of life in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s latest production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Hundreds of people took advantage of free sand at Lakewood Ranch Community Park as locals wait to receive free sandbags.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 6, 2017
Hurricane Irma — Lakewood Ranch digs in

Hundreds fill sandbags at Lakewood Ranch Community Park.

  • East County
  • News
VP of Foundation Veronica Brandon Miller, 2018 Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Award Winners Thomas Wiltsie and Michele Penn with CEO and President Bob Rosinsky
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 11, 2018
Goodwill thanks those who do "goodwill"

The Ambassador Appreciation Luncheon was hosted May 11 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By George Rauch |
  • January 13, 2015
Market Watch: Economic forecast stays sunny in 2015

More wealth was created in the United States in 2014 than in any other year in history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The School District of Manatee County hopes 10 summer events will encourage children to read over the summer. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2019
Manatee Schools partner for summer learning opportunities

District hopes to prevent learning loss over sumer.

  • East County
  • Schools
New Pass Grill looks like the cleanest bait shop you’ll ever see. Fishing lures, Old Florida prints, oars, nets and flippers adorn the walls.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 16, 2013
Circle update: Sayonara sushi, hello hamburgers

The pink quadrant loses one restaurant, gains another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2019
Decision looms on Fruitville Road redesign

Longboat Key leaders are formulating a strategy for fighting a road diet, but downtown stakeholders stand behind the city’s proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota-Manatee candidates to meet at forum

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will host state legislature candidates Saturday, at Selby Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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