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The Sarasota Orchestra held the opening concert of its "On the Road with SO" series at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton on Nov. 15, an event that featured the Sarasota Brass Quintet. Photo courtesy Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2020
Performing arts groups take their shows outside

As COVID-19 continues to limit indoor performances, Sarasota's arts community is pursuing opportunities to play outdoors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cast of Asolo Rep'     s production of "Beatsville." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 29, 2017
‘Beatsville’ creators poke fun at conformity at Asolo

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s world premiere musical takes on beatnik culture with a touch of escapism.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Our View

Dredging Big Pass

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Fort Hamer Bridge not 'the final piece'

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • May 31, 2013
Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • May 31, 2013
Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Scrub techs Ashley Warren and Katie Corso and nurses Rachel Zera and Lyn Swann presented the Widow-maker pumpkin.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2019
Operation successful! Lakewood Ranch Medical Center holds its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center holds its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest

  • East County
  • News
Nehassaiu DeGannes and Perri Gaffney play a daughter and mother in "Other People's Money." Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 6, 2018
'Other People’s Money' turns high finance into high comedy

The latest Florida Studio Theatre mainstage production is laugh-out-loud funny, though its topic is no laughing matter.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
El Adobe will close after operating for 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 25, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: May

Tampa-based development firm Brightwork Real Estate bought the parcel housing the landmark Sarasota restaurant El Adobe May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino started at her position at the beginning of 2013.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 27, 2013
Police operation nabs 39 offenders

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 39 suspected drug dealers as part of Operation Cracked Sidewalk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Addison and Sophia Riesen share a common goal of protecting the environment and marine animals.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2019
Longboat sisters work in their own ways to protect the environment

Sophia and Addison Riesen protect the environment in different ways but share the same goal – protect marine animals and the environment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 35 Watergate Drive has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.9 million. File photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 30, 2014
The Tower Residences condo sells for $1.9 million

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Photo courtesy of Katie Moulton
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 9, 2018
Coyote continues to roam Longboat Key

The Town of Longboat Key will host a coyote workshop with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission on Aug. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,974 square feet of living area, sold for $880,000. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 30, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $880,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • January 11, 2013
Wal-Mart and more bad math

Wal-Mart and more bad math

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 30, 2015
Deputies arrest trio for passing fake bills at UTC Mall

Trio arrested for passing counterfeit bills at Macy's.

  • East County
  • News
Kelly McWilliams welcomes families to Alta Vista Elementary School.  Harry Sayer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 10, 2020
Sarasota teachers adjust to concurrent learning

Most teachers now have to cater to half their students on campus and another half online.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,837 square feet of living area, sold for $1.85 million. (Photo by Pam Eubanks)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 16, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.85M

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2014
Rotary Club plans Key parade to honor veterans, families

The new Longboat Key chapter seeks to honor the sacrifices of those who serve and their family members in a Veterans Day parade and program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A pyrotechnic preview

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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