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Even without a common language, Michael Zlabinger and Anat Cogan manage to find common ground in "Handle with Care." (Courtesy Florida Studio Theatre)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 15, 2019
'Handle with Care' delivers unconventional romantic comedy

Plot line considers life's unexpected detours

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Urbanite Theatre announces a trio of compelling plays for their inaugural theatrical season scheduled to open this summer.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 8, 2015
Urbanite Theatre announces its inaugural season

Sarasota's newest theater announces a summer season of three new and challenging plays.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Christian Church Pastor Jeff Weaver, a resident of Mill Creek, is eager for the church to get more involved in the community.
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2010
Church growth continues out east

Four East County churches are taking big steps to widen their ministries in the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Thunder edge past HEAT

ODA advanced to the regional finals for the first time in school history with an 8-7 victory over the Manatee HEAT in a Class 1A regional semifinal May 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elisa Uzcategui's work, “The New Rosie the Riveter,” is displayed as part of the Embracing Our Difference exhibit. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 4, 2018
SMA Prep student reinvents historical icon for Embracing Our Differences painting

Elisa Uzcategui created an updated version of the iconic Rosie the Riveter figure to celebrate minorities through the 2018 Embracing Our Differences outdoor exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
Dick Vitale takes a picture with cancer survivor Cole Eicher. (Courtesy image).
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 2, 2017
Vitale proves he's a difference maker (once again).

The ESPN personality was on hand for a cancer research fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee Technical College's main campus can now take footage of weather in real time.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 8, 2015
Manatee Technical College opens weather station

The East County school can now track the weather in real time and make weather predictions with the help of a weatherSTEM station they received for free.

  • East County
  • News
Domenique Maitre knits new items to sell during the festival.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 22, 2019
Pinecraft gets crafty for the holidays

The 26th annual Christmas in Pinecraft Arts and Crafts Festival runs through Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2020
Critic's Picks

Who's expected to win the Oscar, and who should

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 6, 2019
The pink ladies flock together again at Women's Resource Center Luncheon

Girls Inc. goes to the ballpark, Cornelia Matson celebrates her birthday and an animal lover goes the extra step this week.

  • Black Tie
Joe Willis' display features a collapsible sleigh his college roommate made for him. It takes him a week to get his outside decorations just right. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Crazy for Christmas

Joe Willis' decorations started simply enough, but they've grown into an epic display.

  • East County
  • News
Rocky Burke took the helm at SCAT Dec. 29. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: SCAT operations

Rocky Burke will steer a SCAT operational analysis as well as tap into Sarasota's creative community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tonight's meeting takes place at 7 p.m. at Longboat Key Town Hall
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2012
Commission to set maximum millage rate

Town Manager David Bullock has recommended a 1.8872 millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2015
Conversation with Steve Branham

A Q&A with retired Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steve Branham

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Braden River Preserve will have direct access to the Braden River. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2018
Manatee County takes steps to conserve land

Alternative funding solution makes way for Braden River Preserve.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Walters. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 14, 2016
Theater review: 'Piano Men'

Don’t Shoot the Piano Players. Please.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Laura and Robert Dutton
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 6, 2019
Happy Birthday, Robert Dutton!

The longtime Longboat Key resident turned 90 on Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., is called a “centrist,” which by D.C. media standards means he doesn’t just vote party line; on occasion he will vote for what is best for the country.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2017
Nelson’s Gorsuch vote reveals who comes first: Himself

He said he will vote in favor of a filibuster to stop Gorsuch’s nomination.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball stayed undefeated with an 82-54 win over Braden River Friday night.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball sinks Braden River

Every Mustang scored in the victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
Savannah Moore, 8, from Lauren Booth's third-grade class, leans over to get a closer look at the mosquitoes with her magnifying glass.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 5, 2016
Mosquito expert scratches surface at Gullett Elementary School

Manatee County Mosquito Control employee is bugged by lack of information.

  • East County
  • News
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