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"Peter Pan" runs through Nov. 10 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 23, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Peter Pan' stands test of time with steampunk twist

FST adopted an industrial look and intimate cast for its version of "Peter Pan," but the story remains untouched.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River junior Myah Moy and her Pirates teammates will look to remain unbeaten when they travel to rival Lakewood Ranch March 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gray
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jina Crowder gives a check to Joan Bradley Reedy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Pink Purses

Crowder's Gifts and Gadgets turned into a pink wonderland Oct. 29, as the store welcomed Vera Bradley brand ambassador Joan Bradley Reedy, daughter of Vera Bradley and sister of company co-founder Barbara Baekgaard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Emma Hatfield, 4, as a princess, Pearl Carey, 5, as a witch, and Matilda Hatfield, 4, also as a princess at last year's Fright Night.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 3, 2017
St. Armands books busy October

The St. Armands Circle Association will be hosting three events through this month that are open to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Charlotte Latham

Teacher, 58.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 24, 2014
Deadline to register to vote is 5 p.m. today

Register by 5 p.m. today to vote in the town's March 25 general municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2013
Siesta, Lido residents seek answers from Army Corps

The Army Corps of Engineers will be in Sarasota this week to answer questions surrounding the Lido renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 30, 2019
Red tide bills see mixed results in legislature

$3 million will be given every year for five years to Mote Marine Laboratory, but critics say more focus needs to be put on improving the county's water quality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key has fired Building Official Darin Cushing.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 6, 2017
Town fires Longboat building official

Longboat Key Building Official Darin Cushing has been terminated for undisclosed reasons.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Paul Caragiulo, left, believes the newly installed parking meters could drive customers away from downtown businesses.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2011
Workshop focuses on parking and budget

An informal City Commission meeting allowed commissioners to highlight issues most important to them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Murray, shown with her daughter, 4-month-old Kelci, is starting a Pop Up Market in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Market pops up at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

Summerfield woman hopes market becomes regular event.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat's resident health and fitness expert moved to the Key in 2009.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2015
Mirabai Holland teaches Manatee to get fit

Longboat resident Mirabai Holland, a nationally known fitness expert, is helping Manatee County workers — and the rest of the country — learn to live healthily.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo. Mame Hogan, Stephanie and Michael Luning get a ride down Midnight Pass Road in a bicycle built for five powered by George and Melissa Luning.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 25, 2015
This week in history 6.25.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cathy Hansel-Edgerton, Meg Newsome, Ren Pearson and Mark Woodland. Photo by Don Daly.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 22, 2017
Theater review: 'Arsenic and Old Lace'

'Arsenic and Old Lace' brews up killer comedy at the Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2016
Blackfins set to dissolve

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Blackfins will hold their last competitive practice April 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 6, 2016
Longboat Key dispatch woes a learning process

The Longboat Key Police Department has unveiled a new non-emergency number, as some residents fret about the recent switchover to Sarasota County’s dispatch system.c

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students who help produce short films during the annual Inspired Minds summer camp can now download their movies online.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 19, 2015
Inspired Minds offers short films for download

Children who participate in the acting group Inspired Minds can now own copies of the films they created.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota police department TVs display live footage from remote cameras around the city. Views can be changed by joy sticks and a computer operated by Capt. Jeff Karr.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Surveillance-camera system expands

What started as just a few cameras installed at crime hot spots around the city has grown to a system of 43 devices. More are scheduled to go online within the next few months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The students of Gocio Elementary School's bridge club play a few hands of bridge during their final meeting Monday, May 23 inside Gocico Elementary School's Media Center.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gocio's Bridge Club

Gocio Elementary's newest Go-Getter program this school year was bridge club. Over 20 students participated in the after school program provided by the school. The bridge club held their final meeting Monday, May 23 inside Gocico Elementary School's Media Center where they played bridge, received awards and ate pizza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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