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Todd Licea and Alexa Fajardo Eldridge. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 7, 2017
Theater review: 'Doublewide'

'Doublewide' brings home the struggles of a blue-collar family at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 25, 2022
Tara Elementary fifth graders take on staff in annual kickball game

The teachers and staff at Tara Elementary went on to win 11-8 against the fifth grade class.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 28, 2015
Longboat Key plans for smooth 60th birthday

Longboat Key celebrate its 60th anniversary on Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gocio Elementary will be home to a pilot program this year aimed at getting kids started in school earlier.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
Pilot preschool program starts at Gocio Elementary

The program, thought up by philanthropists Mary Kay and Joe Henson, will focus on preparing students below the poverty line to start reading on grade level.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The 83rd Annual Tarpon Tournament raised $10,001 for Suncoast Charities for Children surpassing last years donation of $7,500.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 23, 2013
Tarpon Tournament ends with big catch and big donation

The 83rd Annual Tarpon Tournament presented Suncoast Charities for Children with a $10,001 check.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.21.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Ed McCrane announced the all-clear just before the weekend on social media.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 18, 2017
Sarasota County issues all-clear after Hurricane Irma

It took the county almost a week after Irma's passing to decide conditions were safe enough to merit the all-clear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
It seems more people want a piece of Lakewood Ranch, even if they live outside its borders.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 8, 2018
Don't cross the naming rights border in Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is serious about protecting its Lakewood Ranch brand and will take legal action if necessary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2016
'Guys and Dolls' honors tradition at Asolo Rep

Director/choreographer Josh Rhodes brings fresh energy to a classic musical.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvey Milk Festival 'Love Without Limits'

PHOTO GALLERY: Harvey Milk Festival 'Love Without Limits'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 17, 2013
Police find missing swimmer's body

The Sarasota Police Department recovered the body of a 19-year-old man 200 yards off of Lido Beach Sunday, June 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
valentine
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 11, 2015
A procrastinator's guide to Valentine's Day

A procrastinator's guide to Valentine's Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Alex Amero.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2017
Booker baseball back with new vision after departures

Led by young nuclues, the Tornadoes are ready to make noise — again.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota High president David Jones gave the evening's opening remarks.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2021
Sarasota High holds fourth-annual Hall of Fame ceremony

The event was held at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dani Butler, a member of Hope Assemblies, tells the girls at Braden River Middle School they have a voice and should be empowered to use it after sharing her story of how she got out of a bad relationship.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 24, 2020
Love can't hurt in East County

Braden River Middle School students are challenged to carry the love on campus.

  • East County
  • News
David Houle is a futurist author and lecturer.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 17, 2018
Futurist David Houle shares his vision of a brave new world

In the future according to David Houle, change is the only constant. Artists will have to adapt — starting now.

  • Arts + Culture
Aria rendering
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Send in your Letters to the Editor to City Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Editor reserves the right to edit letters based on space. Letters pertaining to local matters receive precedence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Workers began on routing electricity for the temporary trailer just north of the existing Station 92.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 1, 2020
Longboat Key firefighters prepare to use temporary south-side fire station

A rebuilt Station 92 is scheduled to open in April 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Center Madison Pack played in all 31 games for Sarasota last season as a freshman. File photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 19, 2014
Family atmosphere

The Sarasota High girls basketball team, which reached the Class 7A state semifinals last season, returned to the court last week after a summer break.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2019
Strange storage theft in Bradenton

Interesting police reports in the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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