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Brian Gurl and Katherine Alexandra bring their two very different but very seasoned piano experience to the show "Four Hands...One Piano" at the Manatee Performing Arts Center
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 23, 2015
Four Hands, One Piano and Two Minds

Brian Gurl and Katherine Alexandra bring their two different piano backgrounds to their show "Four Hands...One Piano."

  • Arts + Culture
The Braden River Pirates celebrate their district win April 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2013
DISTRICT DOMINANCE: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams will compete in the regional quarterfinals April 24 and April 25, respectively, after capturing district titles this past week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat officials clean-up red tide from local canals.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 19, 2018
Red tide cleanup bill surpasses $40,000

Longboat's red tide cleanup costs surpass $40,000

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Businesses that ask for the full sum of a grant up-front will have to provide the personal and business tax returns of the principal applicant.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 25, 2015
County considers stronger incentive grant guidelines

Sarasota County staff are working to amend the economic development incentive grant guidelines and tighten up the responsibility of the recipients.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 3, 2011
Siesta Key pipe may carry runoff into Gulf

Hoping to eliminate Siesta Key Beach closures due to high bacteria counts, the county has two options to remedy the problem. One Key neighborhood is against one of the solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County and city officials discussed Sunshine laws, Sarasota 2050 and term limits during a Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce event.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 2, 2013
Term limits and Sunshine highlight Chamber luncheon

Three leaders of local municipalities introduce themselves to the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce during Engage Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SMR Farms Citrus Production Manager Stevie John leads a tour through the farms' sod and citrus groves.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County residents get water wiser

Water School touts water conservation.

  • East County
  • News
Oak & Stone Bar Manager Christian Seymour delivers a pair of Crafty Mules served in copper mugs.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2017
Oak & Stone rocks new cocktail menu in Sarasota

Seven craft cocktails added to a menu known for its beer wall and pizza.

  • East County
  • News
paintswatch
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • February 5, 2014
Common Nonsense: "Swatch' and learn: Color me flustered

Common Nonsense: "Swatch' and learn: Color me flustered

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jacqueline Kulle
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2013
High Five Moments

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverstrand's Daryl Falkowski, Lakewood Ranch's Peter Mattel, Sarasota's Jerry Wheeler, River Club's Bill Pretyka and Mill Creek's Steve Wendrick played the Veteran's Day event last year at Linger Lodge as well. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Band delivers for soldiers at Linger Lodge

MOTS and Nothin' Past Midnite throw the Veteran's Day concert on Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Kinsey Goelz and the Lakewood Ranch softball team finished first in the sport'   s GPA rankings.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2017
Mustangs' class shows in team academic performance

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 42-acre campus is located at 14000 State Road 64 E., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2016
FDOT opens new operations center in Manatee

The facility will service Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: New raw bar on Osprey Avenue, Donald Trump to rally at Robard's

WEEK OF NOV. 25 2015

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 27, 2018
Irwin Palmer Starr

Irwin Palmer Starr, an internationally known broadcasting and media executive and beloved figure in the Sarasota, Florida community, died on Nov. 14, 2018 from lung cancer. Irwin was born in Detroit, Michigan; his obituary tribute is in Siesta Key/Sarasot

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A.J. Grande paddles at the SUP Series Kids Demo on Siesta Key Beach last year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 12, 2014
Sarasota County gauges support for SUP

Stand-up paddle board rental businesses could soon find a niche on Siesta Key public beach and other local beaches. Sarasota County staff have asked for public input on the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The MSC Foundation gave almost $30,000 in grants to 20 charitable organizations.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 12, 2013
Michael Saunders & Co. supports community with grants

Michael Saunders & Co.'s MSC Foundation donates $30,000 in charitable grants to local community organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 22, 2009
Tampa streetcar fuels Sarasota dreams

City and county officials, business owners and residents toured Ybor City's streetcar system. Some left convinced a similar system could work on Main.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tim Thurman, Alison Albee, Mike Seamon, and Patty and Chris Sileo at the 2016 event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 28, 2018
Garden Club brings back Dinner and a Movie

The event will take place April 7 at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Gillespie plot.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 27, 2011
Historic cemetery stories are unearthed

Sarasota is home to little-known cemeteries that house stories from beyond the grave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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