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By Rachel S. OHara |
January 9, 2013

Highlights: Sarasota Ballet conservatory students compete

The Sarasota Ballet School's Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance had 12 students compete starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, in the Youth America Grand Prix, at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts.

Arts + Culture

By Terry O’Connor |
August 17, 2016

AquaPalooza brings calm waters

Longboat Key officials and residents say boat bash was a model of decorum.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
May 7, 2009

In Brief

Community News and Notes

Sarasota
News

By Loren Mayo |
February 3, 2011

Dickman sinks his teeth into Mote mascot role

Steve Dickman - the man who has dressed up as Gilly the Shark for the past seven years - opens up about what its like to play Mote Marine's mascot.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
November 11, 2015

Welcome Back: Poles still here, but not for long

Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities are headed underground. Now, the commission surges forward to determine how to bury the rest of the island’s lines.

Longboat Key
News

By Amanda Sebastiano |
November 11, 2015

Your Town

Tara Runners' Club laps new track; ODA students host interactive story time; and Adams Family benefits from dinner sales.

East County
Neighbors

By Alex Mahadevan |
July 20, 2016

Why can’t Longboat dredge its sandbars?

There’s a treasure trove of sand less than 100 yards from the shores of Longboat Key. So why don’t officials see sand source potential?

Longboat Key
News

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

By Amanda Morales |
February 25, 2016

Drake dancers line up for world championships

The Drake School of Irish Dance set a personal record by qualifying 12 students to the World Irish Dancing Championships.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 15, 2014

The Observer announces new contests for 2014

The 'It's Read Everywhere' contest and 'Love Story' contest are now accepting submissions online at YourObserver.com.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
February 14, 2018

Accident totals climb at GreyHawk/S.R. 64 intersection

FDOT seeks interim solution to improve safety at GreyHawk Landings's entrance.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
February 10, 2012

SCF baseball field receives national award

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota recently received the prestigious American Baseball Coaches Association TURFACE Field Maintenance Award for the Robert C. Wynn Baseball Field at SCF Bradenton.

East County
Sports

By Jessica Luck |
May 4, 2009

First turtle nest of the season spotted

A Kemp's ridley turtle was seen nesting April 25, on Casey Key. The nest is only the third Kemp's ridley nest verified in Sarasota County.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 21, 2012

'Click It Or Ticket' campaign starts today

Local police officers will be watching closely to make sure motorists have their seatbelts fastened.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
June 29, 2011

Bird Key home sells for $4.95 million

The sale amount is the highest amount paid in more than three years on Bird Key.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By June LeBell |
May 9, 2012

Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra's 'Journeys to Genius': Shostakovich

It's been only a few seasons since Sarasota Orchestra began its "Journeys to Genius" series.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
December 4, 2013

Salvation Army kettle: Be there with bells on

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is seeking Salvation Army bell-ringers for its kettle outside of Publix. Contact Sean McGrath at [email protected].

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Mallory Gnaegy |
September 24, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Coastal Cleanup and National Estuaries Day

National Estuaries Day in conjunction with Annual Coastal Cleanup hosted by The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Around the Bend Nature Tours held a bay cleanup, dip net observation, paddling 101 courses and more at Ken Thompson Park.