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Photo courtesy of the Sarasota Film Festival website
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 17, 2018
'We the Animals' puts spotlight on lost childhood innocence

The film, based on the autobiography by Jason Torres, artistically follows three brothers as they grow up in a tumultuous environment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2015
Manatee County hosts budget hearing

The public has an opportunity to weigh in on its $563.9 million net budget.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.26.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 1, 2017
Kiwanis Club enjoys happy hour

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gathered on Aug. 31 for its first happy hour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dean and Bill Mixon and Rick Permuy, Janet Mixon's son, sport orange smiles.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Lasting Legacy: Mixon's Fruit Farms

Mixon's Fruit Farms endured struggles - and a change in strategy - to make it to its 75th season.

  • East County
  • News
Levi Waxler has performed at Tropicana Field before Tampa Bay Rays games.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Levi Waxler snags television gig

The East County's resident sign-language celebrity now is taking his talent to television.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.23.15

Enjoy this week's Sarasota edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cynthia Sayer tries to return every year to Sarasota to perform her unique brand of banjo jazz. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 11, 2015
Pluck be a Lady

Cynthia Sayer, acclaimed jazz banjoist and Sarasota regular, dissects the often misunderstood banjo and its growing popularity.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Richie James

Riverview High rising senior quarterback Richie James accounted for five touchdowns to help lead the Rams to a 42-35 victory over Southeast in their spring game May 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cheri Coryea has served in management at Manatee County for 26 years, most recently being appointed to the deputy administrator position.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2019
Manatee County commissioners seek skill, continuity as administration changes

Commissioner plan to appoint Cheri Coryea as acting administrator.

  • East County
  • News
“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'Yesterday'

“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2014
Blazers season ends in Final Four

The Sarasota Christian boys basketball team fell to Orlando Christian Prep 58-44 in the Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 25, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High students give Max effort

"Max in the Woods" just one of the original works read at Bashaw Elementary event.

  • East County
  • News
The Players Centre for Performing Arts is selling its Tamiami Trail home as it prepares to move to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2017
City moves ahead with Players Centre negotiations

On Monday, the City Commission unanimously empowered City Manager Tom Barwin to negotiate the potential purchase of the bayfront site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles first sought to build a second story deck for the restaurant in 2010. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 11, 2014
Town staff recommends Mar Vista project

Owner Ed Chiles aims to build a second story deck but no longer seeks to increase the restaurant's seating.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Walt Olson. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 23, 2012
Observed: Olson may yet prove the value of persistence

Having worked as a journalist for more than three decades (yes, I'm giving away my age here), I've had the opportunity to get to know more than a few people on a mission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan McGuire and Nancy Rozance both hold the Longboat Key Rotary Club gavel.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 3, 2019
Longboat Rotary Club celebrates a new president

The gavel was literally passed down to bring in the club's new era.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Senior Jessica Cadorette hit a single to leadoff the bottom of the second inning.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Venice

The Braden River High softball team defeated Venice 2-0 in the Class 7A-District 11 semifinals April 16. Senior Courtney Mirabella pitched a complete game, allowing three hits while striking out 15. With the win, the Lady Pirates will host Sarasota in tonight's district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2017
Working hard and barely making it

'It's expensive to be poor'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Before coming to Longboat, Gail Loefgren served as mayor of Rochelle, Ill., an experience that helped her prepare for being the face of Longboat’s chamber.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 29, 2015
Conversation with Gail Loefgren

Q&A with Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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