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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 7

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Arts Center: Calling all artists!

Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, is calling for artwork for the annual juried exhibition, "Illuminated Nature."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Jen Blanco Jaden Stockton, 10, got the call on the mound during the Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Star team's 13-5 victory against Fort Lauderdale.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 23, 2014
State Champs

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars will close out their season in the Southeast Regional Tournament, which began July 23 and runs through July 27, in Palm Beach Gardens.

  • East County
  • Sports
American Barb Mucha attempts at putt during the 2015 ISPS Handa Cup, at Palm-Aire Country Club.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2016
ISPS Handa Cup postponed to 2017

The ISPS Handa Cup will not be played Nov. 1 through Nov. 6, at Palm-Aire Country Club as previously scheduled.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2009
Buchanan plans third town hall

Congressman Vern Buchanan will hold another Town Hall meeting on health care, jobs and the economy this Saturday in North Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
WINNER: Even monkeys enjoy reading the East County Observer! Wendy Pittman shares her newspaper with a furry friend at the Jemaa el-Fnaa Market in Marrakesh, Morocco.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 11, 2015
Meet this year's "It's Read Everywhere" contest winner

You took us around the globe in this year’s “It’s Read Everywhere” contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2011
Prep Scoreboard

Read this week's prep sports scoreboard.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Mar Vista application puts Longboat Key on notice

After reviewing complaints from Village residents, the town has formulated new procedures to ensure that property owners within 500 feet of a site plan will receive notification.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A previously released school calendar was incorrect.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2010
Manatee schools on normal schedule Wednesday

A previous school calendar said Oct. 13 would not be an early-out day, but it is.

  • East County
  • Schools
Terri Weagant and Michelle Aravena act in Asolo Rep's production of "Roe." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 21, 2018
Politics gets personal in Lisa Loomer’s 'Roe' at the Asolo Rep

"Roe" is a pro-choice play that's both serious and surprisingly funny.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 11, 2013
Deputies arrest armed prolific offender

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged a man with eight felonies April 11, after discovering drugs and a loaded pistol in his pockets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 17, 2016
Film review: 'Indignation'

'Indignation' shines a light on fate and its elusive grasp.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
News Briefs 05.13.10

The trial of former Braden River High School football coach Josh Hunter, out on bond on a DUI manslaughter charge, was slated to begin this week with jury selection starting May 10.

  • East County
  • News
Moody
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 5, 2014
Your Neighbor: Vonnie Moody

Vonnie Moody rescued her first greyhound 10 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Whidden
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 6, 2014
Making an investment

Rosedale golf professional Steve Whidden hopes his new ventures will encourage more people to try the sport of golf.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2012
Obituary: Elizabeth Anne 'Betty' Beckmeyer

Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Beckmeyer, 78, of Longboat Key and Fort Thomas, Ky., died Dec. 2. She was a homemaker.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rafeal Petlock, onstage at the Players Theatre, returned to Sarasota in 2008 and hopes to pursue acting full-time.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 2, 2015
Stagedoor: Rafael Petlock

Actor Rafael Petlock has appeared in plays in New York City, television and movies. But he’s perfectly fine expressing himself in his hometown of Sarasota when and wherever he can.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2012
News Briefs

Undercover sting comes up short; Staff wants permit reductions to stay; Siesta Key Village flags need tending

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2012
SPORTS SCORES

Lady Mustangs gallop past Lady Bruins; ODA girls remain perfect; Sailors edge past Mustangs; Lady Thunder strike down on Lady Bruins

  • East County
  • Sports
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