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Seven days after the ten-year anniversary of her father’s death, Cardinal Mooney volleyball’s Annie Shaw walked onto the court for her Senior Night celebration.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 31, 2016
Top Story — October: Cardinal Mooney volleyball player's Senior Night is made unforgettable

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • October 31, 2012
Theater Review: 'Nunsense'

The Players Theatre has been blessed with a "nun"-tastic event. "Nunsense," with book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin, opened in 1985 and has remained off-Broadway's second-longest running show, rivaling "The Fantastics," and grossing more than $500 million as a result of its enduring, worldwide appeal.

  • Arts + Culture
Tom Hanks in "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." Photo courtesy IMDb.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 30, 2019
Critic's fall film picks

Awards season is right around the corner, and the fall film lineup is looking promising.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Chief Paul Dezzi congraulates William Lewis for assisting Hurricame Michael victims.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 31, 2018
Storm's damage, victims' resiliency stick with Longboat firefighters

The community came together

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tallahassee is abuzz when the Legislature is in session.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • March 14, 2019
A Capitol show of force

Voters be reassured: A day in Tallahassee demonstrates how smart and competent our area's legislators really are.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
GreyHawk Landing's Bob Calderon flips through his book of memorabilia.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 8, 2017
Manatee County bronze star recipient aims to inspire

Disabled Vietnam vet adds pool champion to his accomplishments

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2017
Theater review: 'Ideation'

The sleep of reason breeds monsters in Aaron Loeb’s 'Ideation' at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Urban Land Institute panelists stretch their legs for a view of Sarasota Bay in Longbeach Village.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 23, 2013
ULI shares first impressions

The Urban Land Institute saw both decadence and decay during a bus tour of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hannah Rudo, 6, works on painting in her name written out in Greek letters Tuesday, June 14 during the It's All Greek To Me! summer art class at Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: It's All Greek to Me!

Students enjoy learning about art and Greek culture Tuesday, June 14 during the It's All Greek To Me! summer art class at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2017
Urbanite Theatre announces fourth season

In its fourth season, Urbanite Theatre explores a variety of theatrical styles — and unlikely human connections.

  • Arts + Culture
Drummer Dana Bauer of Lakewood Ranch (far right) urges her Survivors in Sync teammates to finish with all they'        ve got.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2017
Dragon Boat Festival breathes fire into cancer survivors in Sarasota

More than 750 paddlers compete at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 19, 2015
Commissioners appoint Stultz to Planning Board

Halfacre Construction Vice President Andy Stultz becomes the newest member of the Sarasota County Planning Commission, giving further influence to south county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Penn Rose and Mark Shoemaker in Connie Schindewolf’s “Mammoth Bones.”
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Mammoth Bones'

A troubled mind hears the call of a long lost species in Connie Schindewolf’s “Mammoth Bones.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.08.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • News
Leadership Manatee Alumni Association Treasurer Neil Unruh awards Doug Wagner with the 24th Annual Kent C. Schulz Distinguished Alumni Award.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 17, 2019
School District of Manatee County administrator honored

“Every single person has value and can add value . . . Every single person counts and matters.”

  • East County
  • Schools
Bubba and Susie have are the mating pair on Islandside. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Key swans expecting cygnets

Should any of the eggs survive the 35-day incubation period, it will be the first time in two years Longboat has new cygnets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Boynton Beach Club: The Musical'

Love has a second act in Manatee Players production of “Boynton Beach Club: The Musical.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
North-end erosion deemed emergency

The town will get 100% of sand dredged from a WCIND project this summer for its shores, with Manatee County receiving 100% of sand the next time the site is dredged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2015
Moore's, underground utilities on tomorrow's Town Hall agendas

Both the Planning and Zoning Board and the Longboat Key Town Commission meet tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brandon Sommers, Willy D. Sloan, Jennifer Real and Curtis Weeks of Chameleon performed song covers for the party
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Together Holiday Party

It was individual parties wrapped up in one big party at Longboat Key Club and Resort's first 'All Together' Holiday party on Dec. 16. Individual businesses and groups hosted their holiday party leaving the planning to the resort. They were treated to a buffet dinner, dancing live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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