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“The Marvelous Wonderettes” takes a lighthearted look at girl groups of the ’50s and ’60s. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 17, 2017
Theater review: 'The Marvelous Wonderettes'

'The Marvelous Wonderettes' spins the girl group golden oldies at The Players

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 20, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Faith Christian church was one of the first churches to open in the East County.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 11, 2012
Foreclosure forces Faith Christian to close

The Lakewood Ranch church closed just days before Easter.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2018
Manatee County maintains property tax rates

State error may cause more budget woes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large Seat 2: Tramm Hudson

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 29, 2016
Signs of the Times

“Children of a Lesser God” is a play with heart and serious technical demands. Its success was in Corinne Woodland’s hands

  • Arts + Culture
The suspect is a black male, about 5-foot-10, 150 pounds, 30 to 35 years old with a scruffy beard. He was wearing all black with white shoes.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 4, 2012
VIDEO: Man robs East County CVS store

Deputies are investigating a Jan. 2 robbery of CVS Pharmacy at 3724 84th Ave. Circle E.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 14, 2017
Cops Corner: Poor parkers pay the price

A look at the most interesting police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Briana O'Brien drives her Green Hopper on Main Street in downtown Sarasota. O'Brien has expanded her "green" service to the Key. To catch a free ride, call 706-5400. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
Another free taxi service operating on Siesta Key

A former Daiquiri Deck waitress has been operating a free taxi service on the Key since April, using a battery-powered vehicle she calls the Green Hopper.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 10, 2016
Mastering his craft

Booker senior Jamal Watson has developed into the area’s top performer in the shot put.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Ryder Cup rings in success

Rosedale residents and friends teed off Feb. 28 for the 17th annual Rosedale Ryder Cup event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: October 15

Sepp Gmuender captured the sun setting behind the clouds over Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hearings for the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort bankruptcy case are scheduled into November.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 10, 2013
Colony case lingers into November

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May noted Thursday that meaningful settlement talks with Colony Lender must be had for the case to come to any sort of a conclusion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High seniors Trey LaPorta, Hannah Howard, Christina Warren and Victoria Krupa all signed national letters-of-intent Feb. 6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 7, 2013
Four Cougars sign letters-of-intent

Cardinal Mooney High seniors Christina Warren, Hannah Howard, Victoria Krupa and Trey LaPorta all signed national letters-of-intent this morning.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 30, 2009
Casey Key incorporation supporters remain vocal

The main proponents of the incorporation of Casey Key are proving their resolve despite recent setbacks to their campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Amador Martinez outstretches his ribbon before writing his contributions to Patterson's piece.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 26, 2017
Students contribute to Community Foundation art installation

The the three-part piece represents the components of the foundation’s mission — community, donors and nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Camillo Bustos as the rock star Jason James in “Why Can’t I Be You?” Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 31, 2016
The Players brings new scripts to life

What does it take to bring a New Play Festival-winning script to life?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Paul Dezzi |
  • February 26, 2014
AEDs increase chance of survival for Longboat cardiac patients

Longboat Key Fire Rescue provides classes on automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and CPR.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Kompothecras said current owner Julie Brown would help with the transition to a new professional management team at the bar. Photo courtesy Google Street View.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2018
Gary Kompothecras to buy Crescent Club

The 1-800-ASK-GARY founder plans to maintain the Siesta Key bar, but he's also got grander plans for revitalizing the surrounding area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neighbors don't want a house built on this small North Shore Road lot.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2014
Neighbors lament variance

Some North Shore Road residents say a new home on a small lot will tower over them and block sunlight from their properties. Legal recourse remains an option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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