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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2017
FST dedicates new Kretzmer housing building

Florida Studio Theatre officially opened the new residence on Dec. 4 at its location in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Culture
Waves crash into the seawall Jan. 22 at the First Lido Condominiums, sending water onto the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota explores short-term sand options on Lido Key

Siesta Key residents continue to oppose the dredging of Big Pass, so city officials are considering other avenues for bolstering the shrinking Lido shoreline.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This week's FYI Friday features news about a water park proposed in Manatee County, an update on Nathan Benderson Park and more!
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 12, 2014
FYI Friday - Your Weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Matt Bertrand runs the Dunes 100. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2017
Sheriff's Office sergeant fights off mental fatigue to complete Dunes 100 ultramarathon

He completed the run in under 22 hours.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch YMCA Executive Director Stacey McKee joins member and supporter Molly Lawson of Lakewood Ranch at the Motown event.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch YMCA goes to Motown

Lakewood Ranch YMCA holds its biggest annual fundraiser at the Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Water bottles were the easiest material and the most obvious reminder that we need to do more to recycle," Andrea Mihalyffy says.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 16, 2011
Local artist finds beauty in waste

Andrea Mihalyffy's 'waste chimes' will change the way you see plastic water bottles. Meet the artist making a statement.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • June 22, 2012
Keeping Up with the Neighbors: book publishing in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

Keeping Up with the Neighbors: book publishing in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The company that maintains the Longboat Pass Bridge says the town’s contractor damaged the structure during an ongoing project to replace one of two drinking water pipes for the Manatee County side of the Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2014
Contractor seeks more than $750,000 for bridge repairs

A maintenance company alleges the town's contractor caused damages to the Longboat Pass Bridge in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2017
Year in Review - March: Longboat voters reject Colony redevelopment plan

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
World of Beer will continue to operate under the same business model as it seeks a new liquor license, the owners say.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 29, 2016
World of Beer seeks new liquor license

Changes continue to come to the east end of downtown, but area businesses are hoping to maintain stable growth in a burgeoning entertainment district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 18, 2014
Festive Finds for New Year's Eve

Festive Finds for New Year's Eve

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Indigo's Jim and Rosemarie Coon earned the Family of the Year award for the Knights of Columbus in Florida.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 13, 2019
Great Knights (of Columbus) in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch couple, representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, earn Knights of Columbus' Family of the Year award for Florida.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Shaina Swan checks out a Jalisco Mule, made by Grove GM and Executive Chef Greg Campbell, and which will be featured at the Celebrity Bartender Challenge.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 31, 2019
ALS fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch of Primo importance

ALS fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch of Primo importance

  • East County
  • News
"Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe was very grassroots but fun," says Apphia Campbell of the first year. "It was nice to be a part of something at the beginning — I have more appreciation for it now that I started my own theater group."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 11, 2014
Spotlight: Campbell finds her voice in new production

Apphia Campbell made her return to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe June 10, when she opened the one-woman show, "Black Is The Color Of My Voice."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2017
Key Niners kick off season

The women's golf association reunited for a game of golf, luncheon and fashion show Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Preston and Greyson Milligan with Kathryn Abend wait for the Downtown Sarasota fireworks show on the bayfront.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 26, 2015
07.02.15 Sarasota Calendar

Sarasota events for the week of July 2

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 23, 2015
Holiday film picks

Take a look at the best films being released this holiday season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"When I married my husband, he said I would never have to work again," she says. "In fact, he didn’t even want me to work."
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 12, 2012
Neighbors: Mary Ann Pelley

Breakfast hostess Mary Ann Pelley brings service and smiles to those who dine at Clayton's.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
"I like going out in the lobby after a show and hearing people say they loved the set," Matt Nitsch says. "I don't need to hear it to feel good about what I do, but if it happens, it always makes me happy."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 16, 2011
Technical prowess

Matt Nitsch arrived at The Players Theatre straight out of college. The technical director explains why, after a decade of musicals, he's never left for a nine-to-five job.

  • Arts + Culture
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