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"The Sunshine Boys" runs through June 30, at The Players Theatre.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 17, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Sunshine Boys'

The best thing about Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys" is the opportunity it creates to display the talents of actors of a certain age.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo A variety of performers, including those from local schools, will be featured during the seventh annual event.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2014
Arts take spotlight

Lakewood Ranch's Grand Ovation also will showcase local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 17, 2009
Police review panel's duties detailed

City commissioners assign duties to the board it appointed to examine the police department's policies and practices.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 825 Tropical Circle recently sold for $3,925,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 3, 2017
Tropical Circle home sells for $3,925,000

Residential real estate transactions for July 17-21.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Herb BoothThe chairpersons of the JFCS Galas from 2006 to 2015: From left, front row: Lisa Seidensticker, Judy Cahn, Marie Monsky, Jill Levine, Molly Schechter, Sally Yanowitz.  Back row: Steve Miles, Kathy Killion, Steve Seidensticker, Barbara Lupoff, G
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 10, 2015
Black Tie and Tales

Dec. 10

  • Black Tie
The town is interested in sand the WCIND is dredging out of the Intracoastal Waterway near Longboat Pass later this year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2013
Town requests beach-quality sand

The town is interested in beach compatible sand being dredged near Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 21, 2012
First of all, do no harm

First of all, do no harm

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Proponents of narrowing this stretch of Fruitville Road say it is daunting to cross, and making the roadway two lanes instead of four would unite downtown with neighborhoods and commercial areas to the north.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 2, 2013
Fruitville stretch could lose two lanes

The concept would 'pedestrianize' the busy, four-lane roadway that cuts between downtown Sarasota and the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The State Street site is currently home to a 139-space parking lot. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2012
City discusses future of State Street garage

Although a 2010 agreement requires the city build a 300-space parking garage at the State Street lot, some city commissioners are questioning if that is the best move currently.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2011
Civics 101 seats still open

Sarasota County government's Civics 101 program still has a few seats open for the session that begins Sept. 8.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sharky's On The Pier is right on the beach and offers tropical frozen drinks, seafood dishes including grouper sandwiches and live music.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Sharky's On The Pier

This week we traveled to Sharky's On The Pier in Venice for Sharky's Seafood Rainforest. Watch our video to learn how to cook the dish.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After winning the school district's logo design contest, sophomore Abigail Vigna is considering attending art school. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 30, 2014
East County student wins school district logo contest

Sophomore Abigail Vigna never thought the doodles she started etching in the margins of her notebook last year would translate into more than class-time entertainment.

  • East County
  • News
Capt. Nick Froelich shows off the 692-pound shark's giant set of jaws. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 30, 2014
12-year-old tourists catch 692-pound mako shark

Tony Musca, Ryan Roberts and Sam Von Duhn have quite the shark tale.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2014
Shelter site could become available

The city has identified a possible alternate staging area for a deep-injection well project, which would free up a potential homeless shelter site on city property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High football team held on to beat Charlotte 26-23 in non-district action Sept. 27.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2013
Sidelines 10.3.13

LWR set to tee off for Fall Golf Classic; Lady Cougars tame the Lady Thunder; LR Mustangs swing past Sarasota Sailors; Manatee hockey wins season opener

  • East County
  • Sports
Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
Student Spotlight: Jaclyn Falconetti

Jaclyn Falconetti has wanted to be a Riverview High School Highland dancer ever since she saw her older sister perform with the school's Kiltie Band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lowell Lakritz blows into the shofar horn he brought back from his most recent trip to Israel.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 16, 2015
Sound of the shofar

Longboat resident will play the shofar for the Temple Emanu-El congregation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Youngblood, 79, is eager to offer members of Harvest United Methodist Church a peaceful place to think about God and remember their loved ones.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Work begins on garden

Harvest United Methodist Church is constructing a memorial garden on its property.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer and Mac deCarle
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 8, 2012
EDIBLES: Kids and parents learn to love lunch

The deCarle family has a lot in common with many others.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • April 28, 2014
Five reasons to see 'My One and Only' at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

Five reasons to see 'My One and Only' at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

  • Arts + Culture
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