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The Sarasota Film Festival announces its 2015 lineup
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival announces its full 2015 movie lineup

A diverse range of films that focus on homelessness, Florida and the latest in independent cinema.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
Letters to the Editor

An idea for increased police presence in schools; Do not infringe on the rights of U.S. citizens

  • Sarasota
  • News
She might be a part-time coach at the Imagine School, but the students love Marina Mercier.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2017
Former Braden River High dance coach fights back after brain surgery

Special dance showcase in Venice will raise money to defray dancer's medical expenses.

  • East County
  • News
"Giselle" runs April 26 and 27. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 17, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet's 'Giselle' showcases the company's development

The Sarasota Ballet’s take on ‘Giselle’ reveals some modern themes with a mature company.

  • Arts + Culture
Brian Battie (6) is coming to Braden River High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2018
Braden River Pirates football adds another cannonball

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marty Rappaport
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 7, 2018
Persistence brings shine to a jewel

Mary Rappaport and St. Armands Circle

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lisa, Chris, Zofia and Bristol Scott enjoy the holiday decorations Florida Power and Light put on their home as a surprise for the family and a 'Thank you' for Chris Scott's service in the Navy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 3, 2019
A bright surprise for East County veteran

FPL decorates East County veteran's home as a holiday surprise

  • East County
  • News
Overall champion Michael Lamb of Bradenton poses with his plaque. Lamb, a University of South Florida student, set a personal best at 1:14.32.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 24, 2016
Bradenton runner breaks the ice at Suncoast Half Marathon

Lakewood Ranch event gets off to chilly start, but runners warm to the task.

  • East County
  • News
For the past 100 years, campaign buttons have been used to endorse candidates. Humor and smear attacks are used for modern-day election buttons.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 22, 2012
Highlights: 'Vote for Me! Vote for Me!'

It's that time of year again when our televisions become flooded with commercials, our phones with ring with endorsement calls, our yards are staked with red or blue signs and our dinner tables are filled with political conversation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 15, 2010
Painter takes on 'goodwill' mission

With little space left in her own home to hang art, Dorothy Sherwood began giving away her paintings to Goodwill.

  • Arts + Culture
Richard Dorfman hopes to keep the Sarasota County Charter Review Board is a reactive, rather than a proactive entity.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 4, 2014
Dorfman runs for Charter Review Board

Former Sarasota City Commission candidate Richard Dorfman has filed to run for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County Charter Review Board, and another Sarasota County School Board candidate emerges.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Unicorp National Development  is asking a U.S Bankruptcy District Court of Appeals judge to overturn the sale of the bankrupt estate that also has control of a $23 million judgment against unit owners.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2015
More Colony appeals filed

Unicorp National Development Inc. filed appeals in state and federal bankruptcy court last week challenging the validity of the Colony Association’s estate acquisitions and if it’s a legal board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum in the Democratic nominee for Florida governor.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 5, 2018
On economics, Andrew Gillum doesn’t seem to have a clue

Stranger things happen in politics, but it’s difficult to see how Gillum can move his leftist agenda to the center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 2, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.3.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rucker turned 2 on Feb. 3. He is trained to identify and respond to anxiety cues, such as  bouncing knees and crying.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Manatee County has a hound with a heart

Therapy dog helps emergency providers deal with anxiety, stress in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Wetherall and Catherine Smitko star in Asolo Rep's production of "Morning After Grace." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 14, 2018
Asolo Rep tackles heavy issues with light comedy in “Morning After Grace"

The clueless characters of Asolo Rep's production make the play feel like a sitcom on stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Joann Mancuso, Cindy Hayworth and Melissa Herron
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Turtle Watch Wine Tasting

The last wine tasting of the season drew a caring crowd on Wednesday, May 7, at Harry's Restaurant on the Patio. Benefitting the Longboat Key Turtle Watch, the event offered attendees a sampling of wine from around the world as well as hors d'oeuvres.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gabby Jarosz whips down the slide.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Oaks Summer Camp

Each week throughout the summer, Dream Oaks Summer Camp offered themed weeks for children with special needs, ages 7 through 17. Aug. 4 through Aug. 8, campers participated in the camp's spin on the Olympics, with activities such as a popcorn toss and backyard obstacle course housed at the Foundation for Dreams facility.

  • East County
  • News
Sfincione
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 1, 2013
Supernova Café Shines Brightly for Casual Italian Dining

Supernova Café Shines Brightly for Casual Italian Dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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