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Summerfield's Tippy and John Holz are the co-chairs for the Center Stage Campaign for the Players Centre for the Performing Arts.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 12, 2019
Couple at center stage fundraising for Players' move to Lakewood Ranch

A Lakewood Ranch couple leads the fundraising campaign for the proposed theater complex at Waterside Place

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 23, 2016
Theater review: 'The Tragedy of Hamlet'

Asolo Conservatory students get to the heart of “Hamlet” in a touring production for young people.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bruno Kapacinskas, Manatee County’s Business Resource Manager and Gail Loefgren, Longboat Chamber president, talk about available loans for red tide victims.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 1, 2018
Federal and state help available to businesses hurt by red tide

Federal and state help available to businesses hurt by red tide

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 3, 2016
Henry Rodriguez to rebrand Stickney Point motel

The prolific developer aims to remodel the 21-unit Elephant Ear Suites into the Siesta Inn & Suites.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key's northern tip is popular with boaters.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 12, 2019
Manatee Commissioners signal general support of Longboat beach project

Board votes 7-0 to authorize County Administrator to further discuss town's request for $2.69 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2014
Sidelines

Riverview sweeps Venice Invitational; Riverview volleyball wins PINK match; and more sports news.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Liv Coleman says the state should provide more funding for education and should consider making two-year degrees from community colleges or technical schools free for the public.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Candidate focuses on education

Liv Coleman, who is running for the Florida District 73 seat, says she wants to secure more funding for education.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins |
  • March 15, 2019
FIGHTING OVER MONEY

FIGHTING OVER MONEY

  • Health
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 11, 2012
Sands Point resident drops contribution complaint

Positive Change founder Rick Crawford agreed to drop his complaint and 'bury the hatchet' with Sands Point Condominium Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Rams

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Riverview in three sets tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Valerie Stafford-Mills, who is hearing impaired, focuses on helping those who have the condition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 13, 2015
Can you hear me?

New resources help those with hearing impairment to live their lives out loud.

  • Health
The i-Ride operators will continue to monitor the amount of activity and adjust the hours of service going forward.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 8, 2018
Downtown circulator adjusts operations

After initially cutting back its hours of operation, the i-Ride Sarasota service is adjusting to additional resident feedback.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The idea for a new parking lot in Siesta Key was just starting to take shape, but some commissioners hope to find a different solution to the parking shortage.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 11, 2017
Proposed parking lot on Siesta Key may be over before it starts

Commissioners want to explore other options to solve the Siesta Key parking problem, including a lot off the island and paid parking lots.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Beth Grogan, a Lakewood Ranch resident who started Magic of Mittens, works with Stefani Heidenthal, Nolan's FBLA adviser, to collect items for families in need.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2019
Nolan Middle School students warm hearts with mittens project

Nolan Middle FBLA students warm hearts with Magic of Mittens project in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 19, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra has Anu director

Estonian Anu Tali, who co-founded the Nordic Symphony Orchestra, will become the music director of Sarasota Orchestra for at least three seasons.

  • Arts + Culture
Shirley Brown hugs a supporter.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2018
Sarasota School Board incumbents hold the line

The faces will remain the same on the Sarasota County School Board. Will the divisions carry over into a new term?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 5.21.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 29, 2015
County ready to dig into south Siesta renourishment

South-end Siesta stakeholders agree the time is right for the project, although some have issues with the timing of construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artistic Director Lee Dougherty Ross and Executive Director John Fischer combine their talents to exhibit the diverse music of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 18, 2015
Cozy Classical: Artist Series Concerts reach 20 years of performances

Entering its 20th season, Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota continues hosting renowned classical and pop musicians and entertainers in intimate venues.

  • Arts + Culture
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