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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 22, 2016
The 'Relativity' theory: Exploring Einstein's hidden life

Florida Studio Theatre's new play explores the parts of mathmetician's life that don't quite add up.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2016
'Guys and Dolls' honors tradition at Asolo Rep

Director/choreographer Josh Rhodes brings fresh energy to a classic musical.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Michael Welly

The general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort believes the club's Islandside project will be accepted by all residents - if it is built.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Blue Rooster and Darwin's on Fourth are bright spots in the Rosemary District, but gaps remain unfilled elsewhere in the neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 7, 2013
Optimism remains intact in Rosemary

The Rosemary District hasn't developed as quickly post-recession as some hoped it might, but the prevailing attitude throughout the area is that growth is inevitable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Pike in his apartment studio with one of his newest paintings, one of Plymouth Harbor resident Francie Jones.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 30, 2011
Neighbors: Storied Career

Jim Griffith, sporting a yellow rain slicker, wears a look of concern. As he steers his ship through a monstrous storm, the sailor stares into the horizon through the driving rain.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Officials expect The Mall at University Town Center to bring more than 2,000 permanent jobs to the area, as well as about 1,000 construction jobs.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
Permit sets off vertical construction of mall

Sarasota County gave Taubman Centers the go-ahead to build the shell of The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Parking, to say the least, is a challenge on Siesta Key.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2017
Pay to park at the beach

That sounds like heresy, but it’s the best policy to solve a problem and preserve the region’s most prized asset.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Bay Island Shores home at 852 Freeling Drive recently sold for $2.65 million. Built in 1963, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,212 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 2, 2018
Bay Island Shores home sells for $2.65 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 16-20.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 27, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Southside Elementary (VIDEO)

As they rehearse their lines for "Macbeth," fourth-graders at Southside Elementary talk Shakespeare with The Sarasota Observer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
East County teenagers make buzz about history

Braden River Middle School students Spencer Schmidt and John Lin share an affinity for history and may even quiz each other on the subject.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Fourth of July festivities

Longboat Key has lots of Fourth of July fun in store.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Terry O'Hara says choosing the right club and making small adjustments to your stroke and shave several strokes off your score.
  • By Terry OHara |
  • July 21, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: The Short Game

This week, Longboat Key Club and Resort Director of Golf Terry O'Hara shares tips on improving your short game.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
School Resource Officer Dep. Carl McClellan chats with eighth-graders at Braden River Middle School during their lunch break.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2018
Time to pay security tab in Manatee County schools

School District, county search for funds for school resource officer program.

  • East County
  • News
Monaca Onstad, the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch director of community relations, tries out the "Gravity Rail" at Bob Gardner Community Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 18, 2018
SMR rocks the park in Lakewood Ranch

Live music, activities highlight Bob Gardner Community Park grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 4, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Oct. 4

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Oct. 4

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cintia Manasseh-Caputo does plank exercises during a fitness class at LIVE Training Center, in Palmetto, where she also can practice Ninja Warrior obstacles.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2016
Paralyzing disease proves no obstacle

A Mill Creek resident beats the odds after battling Guillain-Barre syndrome and now trains for her shot at 'American Ninja Warrior.'

  • East County
  • News
Hemingway International Yacht Club of Cuba Commodore Jose Escrich with former Sarasota Yacht Club Commodore Kay Goodman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2011
Sarasota-Havana Regatta appears unlikely

Organizers have not gotten approval for travel to Cuba from the U.S. State Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key residents wait to see what type of impact Hurricane Irma is going to have on the island they call home.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Update: Siesta Key under mandatory evacuation orders

County officials expect storm surge from Hurricane Irma may lead to evacuations from the Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A Sarasota County schematic shows plans for the northern section of Nathan Benderson Park at University Parkway. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2012
Commissioners approve Benderson Park changes

The Sarasota County Commission Wednesday unanimously approved changes in the $40 million Benderson Park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit A - 524 at 524 Beach Road has two bedrooms, two baths and 980 square feet of living area. It sold for $535,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 6, 2012
Three-bedroom home in Siesta Properties tops transactions

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 20 and Aug. 24.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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