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A Bradenton was killed in a one-car motorcycle crash Saturday night.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 16, 2018
Bradenton motorcyclist dies in one-vehicle wreck

Bradenton motorcyclist dies in one-vehicle wreck in University Park

  • East County
  • News
A.K. Murtadah in "The Great Society"
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 18, 2017
President Johnson Revisited

The Asolo Rep takes a second look at President Johnson with Robert Schenkkan’s “The Great Society.”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 31, 2017
Critic's Summer Movie Picks

The summer film season is heating up. Cool down with our favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
Vince Sellers Jr. looks to have a big game versus Venice Sept. 2.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Tennis campers swing into summer

The Resort at Longboat Key Club tennis campers are working on their skills this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The county found two pool umbrellas for the bocce players to use during their play. The league also pitched in and bought a few umbrellas of their own.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 5, 2016
John Marble Park bocce ball players secure shade

The league bought umbrellas to replace tents.

  • East County
  • News
Staff and parents will be able to fill out symptoms for their household members daily.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy will launch COVID-19 tracing program

The school used its Operation Outbreak program to help prepare for its newest program which will allow real-time tracking of symptoms for students and staff..

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 28, 2017
Healthy Start hosts annual luncheon

Patrons and partners of Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County gathered at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for the Giving Sarasota a Healthy Start luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Walmart Supercenter, approved by the Sarasota Planning Board, would replace an empty Publix and mostly-shuttered storefronts at the Ringling Shopping Center.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 24, 2013
Walmart appeal scheduled for Feb. 19

The store's classification is at the forefront of the debate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
University Place's Claudia Pennington will continue riding until it's physically impossible for her to do so. “As long as I have two legs on my body and two hands, I’ll keep riding,” Pennington says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
East Bradenton residents have ride of their lives

East County seniors stay true to their passion of riding horses.

  • East County
  • News
Kate Honea and Ricardo Rhodes in George Balanchine's Theme and Variations - Photo Frank Atura
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Only City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs, Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch and Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown sat at the commission table for Monday's workshop. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
City talks COVID-19 response at workshop

Officials are bracing for a hit to the city’s budget and preparing to shift to virtual meetings for the immediate future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richie James. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota product selected in the 2018 NFL Draft

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Half Shell Oyster Bar, which has made its home on Main Street and Links Avenue for a little more than a year, is moving.
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 20, 2013
Tidbites

Rumors abound; Location, location, location; Carmel Cafe offers three-course prix-fixe; Perfectly picturesque; and Itsy-bitsy tidbites.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 21, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Steve Phelps, chef and owner of Indigenous restaurant, started Trash Fish Dinner three years ago to promote sustainable eating.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2016
Angling for Change: Trash Fish Dinner's eco-impact

In its third year, Trash Fish Dinner continues to elevate Sarasota’s sustainable seafood scene.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake is looking for a new home for two historic cottages that currently sit at 521 Broadway St.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2020
Longboat Key Historical Society seeks new home for cottages

The town of Longboat Key is looking into the possibility of adding one of the historic cottages to the Town Center Green site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Becky's New Car" is now playing at Venice Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 8, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Becky's New Car'

American theatrical comedy loves men suffering mid-life crises and scratching their seven-year itches. Steven Dietz's "Becky's New Car" gives equal time to women-of-a-certain-age stuck in various ruts.

  • Arts + Culture
Guest conductor Steven Sloane's handling of Mahler's First Symphony was dynamic yet precise. Photo by Jarle Vine.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 19, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks 3 remarkable in its precision

Guests conductor Steven Sloane, pianist Shai Wosner demonstrate skill guided by instinct

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Hannah Arduini shows off her wall of medals from science fairs, soccer, tae kwon do and other activities in which she is involved.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 11, 2014
Historical perspective

Hannah Arduini teams up with women suffragist advocate Alice Paul to compete in National History Day Competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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