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Students write and revise their solo theater performances after interviewing their elders. Photo courtesy.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2021
SaraSolo, Booker Middle program creates a connection

The Bridge program partners middle school students with elders to create solo theater performances based on each other's lives.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 10, 2013
Deadline passes for Manatee Schools top job

The deadline to apply for the Manatee County Schools Superintendent position passed Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
The Royal Treatment, LLC

Small Business of the Year Rookie Small Business Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The majority of the Kress Building, including the ground floor space, is currently vacant. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 5, 2020
Historic Main Street building sold for $5.8 million

The Kress Building in downtown Sarasota was built in 1932. New ownership plans to target high-end retail tenants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 10, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Singer/songwriter Mindy Simmons will perform at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 2. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2013
East County to celebrate arts

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host the sixth annual Ovation event Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • News
Residents both in support of Walmart and opposed to the supercenter spoke before the City Commission.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 26, 2013
In 3-2 vote, Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart

Commissioners Terry Turner, Shannon Snyder and Vice-Mayor Willie Shaw voted against the Walmart and in support of the appeal that was filed by residents Nov. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Elephant Man" runs through May 11, at Venice Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Elephant Man'

Bernard Pomerance's 'The Elephant Man' at Venice Theatre introduces us to John Merrick, a deformed man whose very existence challenged late Victorian society to its core.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 17, 2019
Sienna Miller shines as a single mother living a nightmare in 'American Woman'

Director Jake Scott and screenwriter Brad Ingelsby forgo traditional plot structure and opt for a terribly sad yet beautiful character study.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The City Commission will discuss the potential reappointment of Shannon Snyder to a seat he will soon be vacating at a meeting this evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2014
City Commission applicants step forward

The pool of candidates for two Sarasota City Commission will crystalize over the next ten days, and could include multiple familiar faces around City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new development will feature 232 multifamily units with an age restriction of 55 years or older. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
Commission OKs residential project on Honore

The complex will have an age restriction for residents ages 55 and older.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 29, 2018
Mission accomplished in East County

Youth group from Harvest United Methodist spread loves in Naples.

  • East County
  • News
President Donald Trump
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 23, 2017
American family

President's finest words should be heeded

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
In March 1981, Longboat Key voters voted in favor of a mid-Key bridge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2017
Bridge to Longboat …

… 50 years of stop-and-go talking

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2017
Longboat Key murder suspect in coma

Darryl Hanna Jr. suffered a stroke-like incident on Sept. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Longboat residents soon to receive utility project fees

Neighborhood residents should expect a letter in the mail about how much they owe the town for its project to put all overhead wires underground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2012
Cellular discussion eats up minutes

The commission was hesitant to devote 20 minutes to a wireless discussion but got that and more - 43 minutes' worth.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jean Blackburn will present several works in Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery's "New Work x 3." Painting by Jean Blackburn and graphic adaptation by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 28

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo. Big Pass, between Siesta Key and Lido Key, has never been dredged.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 14, 2013
Changes surface in Big Pass dredge

A twist in the debate to dredge Big Pass has increased county commissioners' leverage to demand more answers from the Army Corps of Engineers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jimmy Eatrides stands on the Longboat Island Chapel property, where the cell tower would be erected.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Longboat Island Chapel cell tower still in the works

The church is still working with Alpha Omega Communications to erect a tower on its property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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