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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 7, 2017
Orchid Society celebrates 60 years with A Symphony of Orchids

Sarasota Orchid Society celebrated their 60th anniversary with a orchid festival and sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 19

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Anthony Hopkins, left, as Pope Benedict XVI, has a few quiet words for  his successor, Pope Francis (Jonathan Pryce) in The "Two Popes." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 16, 2019
'The Two Popes' blessed with divine teaming of talents

Hopkins, Pryce transcendent as two pontiffs who must make peace

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Although city staff approved the 18-story, 23-unit condominium project, a group of residents has challenged that decision.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 13, 2019
Condo appeal raises questions of bias

A contentious downtown development proposal has included accusations that some city officials aren’t impartial judges — a charge those officials strongly deny.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 19, 2018
‘Second Assault’ shines light on important issue at film festival premiere

The documentary short follows a young woman confronting a sexual assault she experienced 12 years ago by facing the police officer who deemed the encounter consensual.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Manatee School Board member Charlie Kennedy and candidate Alice Kaddatz answer questions during the forum for District 2 candidates.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2018
Manatee School Board candidates discuss top issues at forum

Manatee County School Board District candidates Alice Kaddatz, Charlie Kennedy, Jim Daniel, Scott Hopes, Joe Stokes, John Colon and James Golden answer questions on top issues at forum hosted by University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee on Aug. 18, 201

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.30.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jeffrey Silverstein, MD |
  • December 10, 2018
Knee Replacements: Fact Or Fiction?

Knee Replacements: Fact Or Fiction?

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Lis Sundberg, Katy Cartlidge, Anton Kernohan and Emma Bailey are four of the 17 students organizing a walkout at Riverview High School.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 1, 2018
Tragedy spurs Sarasota high schoolers to act

Students say "enough is enough," and organize walkouts, rallies to make their points heard about school safety following the mass shooting in Parkland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Natalie Gorji is headed to Rice University next year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 11, 2019
ODA senior has eyes on final goal

The Rice University commit wants to get her younger teammates more involved this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mote CEO and President Michael Crosby is seeking a commitment from the city to the organization's plans for a bayfront aquarium.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 23, 2014
Mote makes public push for bayfront aquarium

At a meeting of the Argus Foundation today, Mote Marine President and CEO Michael Crosby spoke about the organization's plans for the future.

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  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 6, 2010
Andrea's intertwines the art of food and wine

What do you get when you marry an Italian man, a Dutch woman and a passion for food and wine? Andrea's Restaurant - and what a combination it creates. In August, Ismini and Andrea Bozzolo, former partners in Divino Restaurant, opened their dream restaurant on Siesta Drive.

  • Arts + Culture
Nolan Middle School eighth-grade students Alana Kelly, Megan Peters and Cassandra Atzrodt crafted a medical-based project that contributed to the school’s 14 first-place wins.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2015
TSA competition winners stem from East County schools

Nolan Middle School’s team won’t take a vacation from preparing for its next competition this summer.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben Vereen lives to perform
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 10, 2015
Ben Vereen: It's All About the Work

The award-winning film actor and stage performer discusses work and his new film "Time Out of Mind" opening the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Madi LoCastro hit a pair of home runs in the Lakewood Ranch softball team's 10-6 victory over Braden River March 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 03.24.16

East County High 5 Moments: 03.24.16

  • East County
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  • By H. Terrell Griffin |
  • July 6, 2016
Chapter 7: Trouble in Paradise

Detective Jake Bass is on the scene to get the scoop on the latest rumblings in town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 21, 2010
Residents express erosion concerns

The Town Commission gave town staff direction for a number of options for erosion issues at the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Winning playwright Ron Pantello pictured with his wife, Pat, at Cause 4 Hope March 21, 2013. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 19, 2019
The Players Centre for Performing Arts names New Play Festival winner

Playwright Ron Pantello is the 2019 winner of The Players Centre for Performing Arts New Play Festival for his play 'Damaged Goods.'

  • Arts + Culture
Robert Goodman, president of Longboat Key Association Inc.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2015
Key Club expansion drives road shift

A relocated Longboat Club Road will place the Islandside project in the fast lane. Traffic issues are the only speed bumps in sight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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