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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 25, 2014
Sarasota 2050 changes advance to County Commission

After three hours of public comment, the Sarasota County Planning Commission unanimously approved proposed amendments to Sarasota 2050.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Opera, to me, is the study of singing correctly," Joseph Ryan says. "I don't mean to negate the value of pop music or blues or jazz, (but) I'm an opera guy. It’s the main thing I aspire to do every day."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 18, 2012
Joseph Ryan: A Life out Loud

It's hard to believe Joseph Ryan used to be shy. The booming baritone cantors at three churches, sings with the Artist Series, Gloria Musicae and Key Chorale. He often sheds his good guy rep to play the villain in an opera.

  • Arts + Culture
ManaSota League of Cities President Linda Yates
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 2, 2016
ManaSota League of Cities wants push for tougher vacation rental regs

Opposes legislation that mandates local government pay for relocating utility equipment within a public utility easement

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 10, 2014
Event Preview: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Event Preview: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2010
Commissioners hold work session

Manatee County commissioners will get a budget overview and an update of the legislative session, among other topics, at a special work session Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
With Muse, the new restaurant at The Ringling, Patrick Seidensticker is ready elevate Sarasota's notion of how museum food can be.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 9, 2015
Muse: The Art of Food

Meet Muse, the new culinary voice of The Ringling

  • Arts + Culture
Siesta Key Association board members Catherine Luckner and Michael Shay discuss a proposal to dredge Big Pass.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 2, 2013
SKA plans for independent look at proposed dredging

On Thursday, the Siesta Key Association unanimously approved hiring a coastal engineer to independently review a proposed dredging project for Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Operations Department Director Ryan Heise said his department was notified of the sign's demise Wednesday night, and his staff will take immediate action to facilitate repairs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2013
Lakewood Ranch sign destroyed

The monument sign marking the entrance to Summerfield Crest will be rebuilt.

  • East County
  • News
File photo. Jonathan, Jadynn and Jonathan Jr. Bachman celebrated mom Robynn  Bachman with brunch at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens last year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 5, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.5.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Map by Nicole Thompson
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2015
City to further explore Circle garage options

St. Armands Circle stakeholders are standing firm behind a plan to add more parking to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Denise Kowal emailed commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson Dec. 2 to explain details of the grant and to ask for the assistance.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Chalk Fest seeks partnership

Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal has asked the County Commission to partner with her on an application for an arts grant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 8, 2015
Do This: Harvey Milk Festival fundraiser concert

Do This: Harvey Milk Festival fundraiser concert

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
News Briefs

Church closes on second location; Animal Services hosts adoption event; County cancels MCAT fares, meetings on election days

  • East County
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Emilio Delgado joined the ‘Sesame Street’ cast in 1971.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 25, 2012
'Sesame Street' actor gives us the dirt on Big Bird

Emilio Delgado has spent four decades playing Luis on 'Sesame Street.' The 71-year-old actor is in town this month to perform in 'Hamlet, Prince of Cuba' at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 21, 2016
Longboat Key shines bright with holiday lights

We spent hours looking for the best holiday lights, and thankfully, 11 spots got us in the holiday spirit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 21, 2016
Super Strings offers young musicians a rare opportunity

As part of the Perlman Music Program, Florida students perform under renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman.

  • Arts + Culture
Rendering of the Fort Hamer Bridge, as seen on forthamerbridge.com.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 20, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge moves closer to approval

Manatee County will hold a public meeting on the much-delayed Fort Hamer Bridge Aug. 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2010
Bench play sparks Pirates victory

The Braden River High boys basketball team earned a key district win, defeating Palmetto 52-49 Jan. 12. The Pirates improve to 9-5 overall; 4-1 in the district.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jason Collins, VP & chief athletics officer, sits next to Aimee Boorman, the new director of women's and elite gymnastics at EVO Athletics.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 30, 2016
Olympic coach finds new home in Sarasota

EVO Athletics adds big name to its gymnastics lineup.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • June 4, 2013
Top 10 reasons musical theater people are like Superman

Top 10 reasons musical theater people are like Superman

  • Arts + Culture
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