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MTC board member Dr. Richard Conard, Priscilla Haflich's son Rick Farmer and school district official Doug Wagner unveil a portrait of Dr. Priscilla Haflich in the MTC East Campus auditorium.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2018
Late MTC administrator honored

Priscilla Haflich's educational legacy continues at MTC.

  • East County
  • News
Ed Brodsky
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 11, 2012
Primary election Q&A

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws near, the Observer will publish profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Erin Murphy and Greg Bortnichak work for the Sarasota Film Festival every year
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2017
Arts converge at Sarasota Film Festival

For most of the year, Erin Murphy and Greg Bortnichak are on the road, touring with their band. But the most exciting 10 days of their year are offstage, working for the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Visitors can vote on their favorite sculpture for the People's Choice award.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 2, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest

Sand sculptors of all ages and abilities are invited to compete in four categories including, adult humorous; adult miscellaneous' youth ages 11 to 17; and children 10 and younger.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 4, 2017
Sarasota Quay developer focusing on retail

GreenPointe Communities’ plans to redevelop the former Sarasota Quay property hinge on upscale retail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As of last week, the bridge's 98 LED lights have been replaced.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2014
New lights installed along Ringling Bridge

After equipment failures caused several lights to go out along the John Ringling Causeway Bridge, a city-hired contractor has replaced all of the bridge's light fixtures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In all, district leader say the plan will provide health reserves by the end of 2014, allowing it to recover the $10.3 million fund balance.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 4, 2013
Revamped district office to lead Manatee Schools overhaul

Changes include 96 cuts to district office staff and the addition of five new positions, including a director of budget and a Chief Information Officer to run the technology department.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 9, 2012
TWIS Interview: Elijah Wood

TWIS Interview: Elijah Wood

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 12, 2018
'The Party' treats audiences to unexpected twists and turns

This British comedy-drama is surprising, witty and captivating.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Laurel Semerdjian as Suzuki and Joanna Parisi as Butterfly. Photo by Rod MIllington
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 12, 2017
Opera review: 'Madama Butterfly'

Sarasota Opera’s singers take flight for 'Madama Butterfly'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Gerri Aaron
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 2, 2014
Social Studies: Gerri Aaron

Black Tie chatted with local philanthropist Gerri Aaron to find out more about her origins of philanthropy, her passions and her continued commitment to philanthropy in her hometown of Philadelphia.

  • Arts + Culture
Kimberly Hawkey is a singer and lyricist based in lower New York State who is the lead voice for upcoming cabaret show “Hollywood Serenade.” Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 15, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre unveils the stages of summer

Florida Studio Theater turns up the heat with a cool selection of summertime shows.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy image
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 19, 2018
'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' reminds audiences to be kind to one another

'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' shows that, during a time of division, Mr. Rodgers' lessons about kindness can remind us that love and respect for one another can prevail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Lakewood Ranch celebrates its 20th birthday on Oct. 23.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 21, 2015
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch celebrates Lakewood Ranch turning 20

Thousands expected to attend Oct. 23 festivities at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
Three gates control the release of water from Lake Manatee back into the Manatee River.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2015
Lake Manatee Dam turns 50

Manatee County will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its drinking water supply Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • News
black-friday
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 25, 2014
Five ways to handle Black Friday

Five ways to handle Black Friday

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Pamela Sumner grew up spending her summers in Provincetown, Mass., surrounded by the studios of the most revered abstract expressionists, including Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 15, 2010
Peace signs

Pamela Sumner grinds her own ink, lives in a funky Rosemary District studio and paints with rat whiskers. The Asian-inspired artist meditates on her Zen habits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2015
Call Waiting

The delay wasn’t quite as long as it felt — but it still highlights inefficiencies in the town’s current emergency dispatch system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After walking away from competitive wrestling in 2007, Lakewood Ranch High wrestling coach Pat Ancil returned to the mat in April in preparation for the Veterans World Wrestling Championships Sept. 15-22 in Hungary.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2012
Lakewood coach hits the mat

Lakewood wrestling coach Pat Ancil is set to compete in the Veterans World Wrestling Championships Sept. 15 to 22, in Hungary.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2013
Send us your announcements!

The Observer is seeking submissions for its announcements section, Occasions.

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