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Angelo Pizzo, screenwriter of "Hoosiers" and "Rudy," went behind the camera for the first time as director for his newest sports feature film, "My All American."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 16, 2015
Angelo Pizzo, writer and director, screens latest film "My All American"

Writer and director Angelo Pizzo, the screenwriter of "Hoosiers," "Rudy" and "The Game of Their Lives," sat down at the Ringling College of Art and Design and screened his directorial debut "My All American."

  • Arts + Culture
Blu Mangrove Grill is located just off the Manatee River in Palmetto at the Riviera Dunes Marina.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Blu Mangrove Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Blu Mangrove Grill as chef Kent Dalton prepares his signature Terra Ceia Bay clams with garlic herb butter.

  • Arts + Culture
Patriota, an Ibero-American gelding, was Robin Cain's first rescue.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 20, 2016
Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary offers Manatee County equine paradise

Longboat Key resident seeks grant to help run her 24-acre sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Mark Wemple. Rick Mills became named superintendent of the Manatee County School District in March.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2013
Battle ready

Superintendent Rick Mills' strategy to get ahead of the district's financial trouble combines precision with collaboration.

  • East County
  • News
After earning a spot on the Crimson Cabaret dance team, Alexsa Dietrich shows off her new university colors.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River senior earns spot on Alabama Crimson Cabaret

Alexsa Dietrich uses experience and hard work to ace tryout at the University of Alabama

  • East County
  • News
The State Street Parking Garage is one of several downtown construction projects scheduled to wrap up this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Downtown growth

Looking back just two years or so, City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell couldn't help but laugh at the reputation the city had for being inhospitable to growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Crea, owner of Survive Anything, is extending store hours leading up to — and potentially during — Hurricane Irma. Photo by Mark Wemple
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 8, 2017
Survive Anything store extends hours due to Hurricane Irma

Owner of the survival essentials store, Mike Crea, says he will remain open Friday and Saturday, and will be open Sunday if conditions allow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 14217 Bathgate Terrace recently sold for $868,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 6, 2017
Country Club East home tops sales at $868,000

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 20-24.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 4, 2010
Sibling Celebration

East County residents Brooksann, Savannah and Connor Cummings created memories at Camp Able July 19-24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 17, 2009
CDDs approve budget increases

The four Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Boards of Supervisors will be able to make changes to the 2009-2010 budget through their Aug. 20 board meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Ron Basque and Ryan Modjeski, 13, sing "Believe" from "Finding Neverland."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 10, 2018
Final act for Players Centre?

The performing arts group announces upcoming season, which could be its final at the current theater.

  • East County
  • News
Cedars Tennis Resort & Fitness Club renovations were completed in 2009. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Colony Contenders: Arendee Colony

The Longboat Key-based company is one of four finalists for the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 26, 2013
Sarasota County Academic Olympians persevere

Six students from Sarasota County made it to the Division 1 semi-finals at the Florida Commissioner's Academic Challenge in Orlando.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 21, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gulf Gate Elementary

Every day, Gulf Gate Elementary students race to the courtyard after lunch to look after their EarthBoxes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Gone Girl"
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 24, 2014
Fall Film Preview

Target audiences change with the seasons. Thankfully, summer is behind us and more mature films are on the horizon. Paving the way for the Oscar nominations, the following films look as though they may be headed in the right direction.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
Arborist completes 585-mile bike ride

Local arborist and Summerfield resident Tammy Kovar successfully completed a 585-mile bicycle ride through Oregon to raise funds for tree research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2014
City Commission steps back from Cultural Park plan

At a meeting tonight, Sarasota city commissioners voted to delay any action on the 2007 Cultural Park Concept Plan until the ownership of adjacent properties is settled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Holly Rizzo and William E. Masuck star in "Miss Saigon." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 10, 2013
Theater Review: 'Miss Saigon'

More than 20 years since its Broadway debut, "Miss Saigon" remains emotionally affecting.

  • Arts + Culture
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