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Cast of "The Tragedy of Hamlet," Asolo Rep's Presentation of an FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Touring Production. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 26, 2016
Shakespeare Hits the Road with Asolo Rep

Asolo Rep’s touring production brings the essence of ‘Hamlet’ to young audiences.

  • Arts + Culture
Within four years, the city will build on the State Street parking lot a garage with at least 300 spaces.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 7, 2010
City to build second parking garage

A change in the Pineapple Square development agreement obligates the city to build a garage on State Street within four years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Lido Key residents are concerned that, without a proposed city project, their shoreline could be irreparably damaged.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2013
Lido Key residents dig in on beach renourishment

Lido Key Residents said their support must outweigh Siesta Key residents' opposition to the Lido Beach renourishment efforts and to Big Pass dredging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 6, 2020
It runs in the family

Grandfather Woody Woolverton and grandson Parker Ross both made All-State teams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton kicks off the program.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 19, 2021
AJC West Coast Florida honors Mark Pritchett at Civic Achievement Award Dinner

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation president/CEO was honored on Nov. 18.

  • Black Tie
Vik Muniz
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
LBKCA plots new film series

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts will host a film series beginning Jan. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
The Road to Prosperity

Excerpts and an adaptation from a recent speech to the Florida chapter of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bill Waddill leads the tour.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 1, 2021
DreamLarge hosts 2021 BLVD Bike Rides event

Locals biked across town on March 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The downtown core of Sarasota, between Links Avenue, the Bayfront, Fruitville Road and State Street is part of the Sarasota Police's High Visibility Enforcement program.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 23, 2019
Sarasota police enforcement plan part of state traffic study

Traffic-accident study implemented in 25 counties is funded by state transportation agency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
Longboat Library discusses options with Sarasota County

County officials attended a Longboat Library board meeting Nov. 5 to listen to members' thoughts on library service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 1321 Point Crisp Road has five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,572 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 8, 2022
Siesta Key property tops sales at $7.2 million

A Siesta Key home on Point Crisp Road tops the week's sales at $7.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2010
TOO CLOSE TO CALL

With just 245 votes separating challenger Julie Aranibar and incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat, both candidates will continue their campaigns to November's general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 19, 2022
Dr. Gerald Derstine

Dr. Gerald Derstine, 93, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on Feb. 12, 2022.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota resident Tamia Tonic speaks with Change the Date Sarasota co-chairwoman Suzanne Atwell Oct. 20. Referendum supporters say the change would encourage more voter participation in city races.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2018
City prepares for vote on election dates

A campaign to change the City Commission election cycle is ramping up, but critics are making a case to maintain the current system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Hall joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was assigned in Hawaii to Marine Air Group 21.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 5, 2015
Conversation with Steve Hall

Steve Hall, senior benefits specialist with Alltrust Insurance, along with several other community members, started a fund with money out of his own pocket to help veterans with emergency needs.

  • East County
  • News
"Gay Chorus Deep South'' chronicles the tour of The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir through the Southern states.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota film festival independently fabulous

The 2019 Fabulous Independent Film Festival puts the contemporary LGBTQ experience in focus from Sept. 25-29.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 19

Bob Gary captured this image of a bald eagle in Winding Oaks on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2021
East County weather page photo: August 19

Gordon Silver captured this family of wild turkeys out for a morning stroll in Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: August 19

Richard Wulterkens captured this pink hibiscus in bloom on Midnight Pass Road in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • July 17, 2012
A campaign against the new economy --- you can’t make this stuff up

A campaign against the new economy --- you can’t make this stuff up

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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