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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 17, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Show Boat'

Read Marty Fugate's theater review of Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Show Boat.'

  • Arts + Culture
Julie Less, Jonathan Handle and Tara Morningstar pose with Save our Seabirds owls.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2016
Witches swoop in to Save Our Seabirds

Guests got to meet some Halloween characters and owls on Oct. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Urbanite Theatre’s inaugural Modern Works Festival will include play readings by actor Brooke Tyler Benson and several others. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 1, 2018
Modern Works Festival supports the new (female) works on the block

Urbanite Theatre is helping women playwrights develop new plays through its inaugural Modern Works Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Oliviah Hohneke attends the picnic with her parents.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Casey Key Picnic

The Casey Key Association hosted their annual picnic Sunday, April 7 at the Nokomis beach pavilion to get together with community members. 'It is great for people to get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere,' said Steven Lee. 'We love Casey Key and support it.' Butchers Gourmet served dinner to 145 community members and Bryan Spainhower played Spanish guitar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Martha Ballard and Jean Powell
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Towles Court Art Walk

Art enthusiasts and artists enjoyed a stroll through the Towles Court art district Friday, July 20, as part of the monthly art walk event, which is held every third Friday. Galleries extend their hours and invite guests to walk from gallery to gallery, exploring the art, enjoying light snacks and live music.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Celia and Faye Swartz, who braved rain to take a swim, with their father, Andy
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Luau and Dive-In Movie

Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour kicked off the summer with its 3rd Annual Luau and Dive-In Movie. Residents swam and watched, 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island', while enjoying a home-cooked meal prepared by Activities Director Allison Betts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
JUST THE STATS

628 - Number of pins Sarasota Yacht Club bowled over Bird Key Yacht Club to win the second annual bowl off Wednesday, Feb. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
Bulldogs battle Wildcats in wet weather

The East Manatee Bulldogs posted a pair of wins against the Manatee Wildcats Sept. 27, at G.T. Bray Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2013
Forge ahead: Jammeria Higdon

Sarasota High senior Jammeria Higdon closed out her prep track-and-field career at the Class 3A State Finals May 3, at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Veronica and Jeremy Miller pose with their dogs Duke Wellington and Duchess Alexandra.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 5, 2017
Donte’s Den hosts barking good time

There’s a new top dog in town

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 29, 2017
Field set for District 72 special election

Four candidates qualify to run for state House seat vacated by Alex Miller, who resigned.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benderson Development has continued to modify plans for the 24-acre Siesta Promenade.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 12, 2016
Best Western owner hires lawyer for Siesta Promenade discussions

Prominent Sarasota Attorney Morgan Bentley is representing the Best Western Plus Gateway Siesta Key as the 24-acre plans move through Sarasota County’s development process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Sailor Circus student juggles as guests enter the event.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 9, 2019
Sailor Circus Arena reopens after $4.5-million renovation project

The Circus Arts Conservatory recognized top donors at a grand opening event April 9.

  • Arts + Culture
The 15th-annual Men's and the first-ever Women's Nike International Friendlies and Development Academy Winter Showcase event returns to Premier Sports Campus tonight. Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
Nike International Friendlies return to Premier Sports Campus

The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team has its first match tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
Trevon Young, a 2013 Braden River High and  2018 Eckerd College graduate, is now playing professional basketball in Argentina. Photo courtesy Andy Meng/Stageshot Photography.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2018
Former Pirate sets sail for Argentina

Former Braden River basketball and football player Trevon Young is playing pro basketball in Argentina this season, for La Unión de Colón.

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  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
Former Monty's Pizza owner tumbles into top sales position

River Club resident Randy Montgomery became the national sales manager for Venice-based Tervis Tumbler in February 2008.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River football coach Curt Bradley has guided the Pirates to a 13-0 mark and a state semifinal berth so far this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2015
Curt Bradley named Coach of the Year

Braden River football coach earns Class 7A coaching honors.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jan Stephenson moved to Florida because of any place in the U.S., it reminds her most of her native Australia.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 24, 2019
Up close with a golf legend at Waterlefe

Hall of Fame golfer Jan Stephenson brings her skill and wine to Waterlefe in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Kenny Scriven
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Spiral Style Dance Party

The Urban Spiral Dance Company invaded G.WIZ Saturday, Aug. 20 to present a 'Spiral Style Dance Party.' The performers and choreographers taught kids and even a few adults how to hula hoop and break dance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sandra Ceshker, Tamera Jackson and Betty Pawlowitz pose with Jack Daniel’s and lemonade Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Concert with Bullseye Ride

SYC held their Concert on the Lawn & Dock Party inside Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The musical guest for the evening was a country band called Bullseye Ride. Jack Daniel's sponsored the party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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