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The Sarasota Ballet will perform George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes" in its "Life and Liberty" program March 27-28.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 25, 2026
Sarasota Ballet stages star-spangled extravaganza for America's 250th birthday

"Stars and Stripes" is choreographer George Balanchine's love letter to his adopted homeland.

  • Arts + Culture
Jesse Nager stars as Jesus and Ann Morrison plays King Herod in Asolo Rep's "Jesus Christ Superstar."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 6, 2025
Former Broadway star Ann Morrison is back on top

Sarasota's Ann Morrison steals the show as King Herod in Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Jesus Christ Superstar."

  • Arts + Culture
The “Grandma’s Sicilian” pizza is one of Michelangelo’s signature offerings.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2023
When you’re craving a slice, these local eateries bake the best pizzas

In Lakewood Ranch, the sky is the limit for pizza possibilities.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 27, 2022
Retirement beckons for Sarasota Ballet's Victoria Hulland

Victoria Hulland captured the heart of Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri in one fateful audition, and she's spent her career doing the same to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 24, 2011
Follow the money

A group of Collier County government appointees asked The Jackson Laboratory tough questions. In the end, Collier decided it was too risky.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 6, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 7

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 30, 2020
Sarasota's year in pictures 2020

A look back at photos that gave us pause during a most unusual year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wallace takes a nap with one of his beloved stuffed animals.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 4, 2023
Myakka City warthog gains fans on TikTok

Wallace the Warthog has nearly 100,000 followers and even receives gifts from fans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 12, 2025
'Whew! Back on Longboat Key, what did I miss?'

Street signs, Mote's City Island exodus and business shake-ups dominated headlines over the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bee Gees tribute band Stayin' Alive comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, March 8.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 5-11

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
What affect does TV really have on us? FST's "Network" pierces the veil between television and reality.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 6, 2023
'Network' pierces the veil of the 1970s-era boob tube

Paddy Chayefsky’s "Network" satirized the TV titans of the 1970s. Florida Studio Theatre Director Richard Hopkins tells us why it’s not old news — even in the 21st century.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 19, 2021
Render Unto Caesar

Jonathan Epstein’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s 'Julius Caesar' shatters cliché in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory’s latest streaming production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
East County aces 2009 FCAT

All but two East County schools earned an 'A' grade on this year's Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bob Gause
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County School District Seat 4

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 29

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2017
Best of Longboat Key Cops Corner for 2017

Enjoy the best of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The oblivious politicians
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 12, 2024
The oblivious politicians

Mike Moran, Neil Rainford and Joe Neunder are on track to punish the EDC’s success. For what?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Destroyed landscape outside a home on North Washington Drive on St. Armands.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 8, 2025
Garden Club teaches best practices for post-storm landscape restoration

The Longboat Key Garden Club brought local coastal experts to inform residents about the importance of Florida-friendly vegetation when restoring landscaping after the hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Azara Ballet uses dance to address screen addiction in its second season
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 25, 2025
Azara Ballet uses dance to address screen addiction in its second season

Choreographed by company co-founder Martin Flowers, "7 Hours" uses cellphones as props.

  • Arts + Culture
See Sarasota's 2023 in photos
  • By James Peter |
  • December 28, 2023
See Sarasota's 2023 in photos

Classroom lizards, high-flying hoopsters, knights in shining armor and dancing reindeer made 2023 a year to remember in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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