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“Round Trip to Paris” featured guest soloist Viviane Hagner, violin, and guest conductor Clark Rundell for the Masterworks 5 series.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 4, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra enchants via a trip to the City of Light with Masterworks 5

'Round Trip to Paris,' aka Masterworks 5, was an outstanding performance in style, musicianship and execution.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Manatee County Property Appraiser sought clarification on which of the town's two beach-taxing districts encompassed island properties.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 19, 2019
Two Longboat meetings set for Wednesday

Commissioners will clarify which beach-tax zone island properties will occupy and settle issues with police contract negotiations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2019
Track and field championships: Day one

Rain and lightning can't stop area athletes from medaling.

  • East County
  • Sports
Karen and Gene Alcorn
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • September 27, 2014
3rd annual 'All In for Gig' Casino Night

3rd annual 'All In for Gig' Casino Night

  • Black Tie
One of the topics likely appear on the survey is a question about the possibility of someday eliminating the county border that splits the town between Manatee and Sarasota counties.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 21, 2019
One-county question likely on town's citizen survey

Residents will be asked about key issues, customer service in early 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I really believe in coexistence," Jeffery Cornwell says. "I really do believe in that message: working together with people no matter how different they are."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2014
Backstage Pass: Jeffery Cornwell's students dig deep to illustrate coexistence

Acceptance is an idea the students in Jeffery Cornwell's 10th-grade Booker High School art class understand.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Levitan, 71, said he plays golf at University Park Country Club three times a week, sometimes four, and it has kept him from going nuts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 22, 2020
Golf offers 'safe haven' for East County athletes

Golfers say the sport keeps them mentally and physically healthy during COVID-19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.23.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Abby Simpson. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2019
McNeal Elementary student spreads the love

McNeal Elementary student spreads the love through goodie bags

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Judge Tom Gallen and Rick Mills
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 20, 2013
Rick Mills officially becomes Manatee superintendent

Rick Mills was sworn in as Manatee County School District superintendent, in a ceremony this morning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 14, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
DeQuandra Hill will be honored during Sarasota High's Senior Night Jan. 21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 21, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top sports happenings this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 5, 2015

Ringling seeks library donations to complete library funding; Sarasota's nerds get their revenge; SOSS2 prepares for legal action

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County School Board member Julie Aranibar will not be charged with public records and Sunshine law violations.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 20, 2013
Manatee School Board member cleared of public records violation charges

The State Attorney's Office reports insufficient evidence to press charges against Manatee County School Board member Julie Aranibar over a potential public records and Sunshine law violation.

  • East County
  • News
Sally Wingert and Allen Fitzpatrick act in Asolo Rep's production of "Sweeney Todd." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 21, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Sweeney Todd' boasts killer costume design

A great deal of thought went into Alice Louise Frederickson's 'Sweeney Todd' costumes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 12, 2016
Girl Scouts take over Gingerbread Festival

The 8th annual Gingerbread Festival was hosted by the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Earth Fare opens Jan. 27 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 24, 2018
Earth Fare's top banana talks about Lakewood Ranch opening

Company's CEO tells why Lakewood Ranch is a perfect fit.

  • East County
  • News
Latressa Preston, the city's new Police Complaint Committee chairperson, said she felt passionately about finding a way to help serve the community.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2020
Newtown residents to lead police boards

In the wake of recent protests over policing, city leaders said diversity is a priority for two citizen oversight bodies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The tee areas were horrible in 2015 before Jon Whittemore and Kevin Paschall took over.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 26, 2018
Shot at greener Legacy in Lakewood Ranch

Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch completes $950,000 improvement project.

  • East County
  • News
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