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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 26, 2015
Theater Review: 'Over the River and Through the Woods'

It's a family affair at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 18, 2019
A lifestyle, not a diet: Non profit community loses 774 pounds

Sarasota’s nonprofit community bands together to lose 774 pounds through Weight Watchers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
FHP wolfpack details use mobile troopers to remove impaired drivers from the roadways.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2016
FHP to target drunken drivers in Manatee County this weekend

FHP wolfpack details use mobile troopers to remove impaired drivers from the roadways.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposed parking lot would be constructed on North Adams Drive, on the site of what is now a municipal parking lot.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2016
City fleshes out St. Armands paid parking, garage plans

For decades, St. Armands Circle leaders have called for the construction of a parking garage. A new proposal, heavily reliant on paid parking, could make the project a reality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy Barrie with Polo Grill Owners Tommy and Jaymie Klauber and Chef Stephane Pierre
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 1, 2013
Polo Grill relaunches tonight

Polo Grill, the Lakewood Ranch Main Street-based restaurant, will celebrate its new look and menu Friday night at its 2.0 Grand Relaunch Party.

  • East County
  • News
The event will feature all-you-can-eat fish and other fried fare.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Historical Society Fish Fry

The Historical Society's annual fundraiser takes place tonight at Cedars Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2014
Circle stakeholders seek special events oversight

As the date of a public hearing for a new special events ordinance draws nearer, St. Armands stakeholders are continuing their push for more favorable regulations in St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Beach project permit arrives

The town of Longboat Key will perform a hot-spot beach project this summer to help combat three high-erosion areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(John McGuire) Barry Gaines is working at his Parrish home on the second episode of his video epic "A World of Worlds."
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 15, 2017
Town's IT expert creates his own world on film

Film buff hopes his production will hit the big time

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy Photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 22, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'Not Waving, but Drowning'

A gem of a film that explores the adventurist idea of uprooting and reestablishing oneself.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 19, 2013
Registration ongoing for Cal Ripken season

Registration for the Manatee Cal Ripken Baseball at Heritage Harbour fall season is now underway.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tony Shinholster, Connie Shinholster, Gwendolyn Campbell and George Baker
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Community Haven Hoedown

The Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities held its annual Haven Hoedown on Nov. 9. Country singer Adrian Ray performed songs off his self-titled album. A free event, the Haven Hoedown featured barbeque food, a pretzel stand, a hayride, an auction and a raffle. Vendors sold baked goods and crafts. Proceeds of the event benefited Community Haven.

  • East County
  • News
Snooty, the manatee that lives at the South Florida Museum's Parker Manatee Aquarium, turns 64.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2012
Museum calls on kids for card contest

The South Florida Museum is hosting a birthday card contest for Snooty the manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Slipstream members Victoria Sinclair, Hannah Figueras, Domenic Aluise, Merritt Kendzior and Madelyn Kumar show off their car. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2014
Slipstream takes fourth place in car competition

East County students clinched a top marketing award through collaboration and long-range planning efforts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2017
Bishop bows out of commission campaign

Planning and Zoning chair hopes to help prevent a primary in late January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I was so fortunate to see the world while working," Blair Northen says.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 25, 2011
Neighbors: Blair Northen

After graduating from college, Northen decided to explore the world. She found the job of a lifetime, more beauty in her natural surroundings than she could imagine and her future husband.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Thanks to Hurricane Irma's expected arrival this weekend, Riverview has moved its home football game against Palmetto to Thursday night at 7:30 p.m., as have Sarasota High and Booker High, who play each other at Booker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2017
Sarasota schools move football games to Thursday

The dates were changed to avoid Hurricane Irma this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 8, 2010
Animal instincts

When the Van Wezel's resourceful prop master reaches into his bag of tricks, you never know what will fly out.

  • Arts + Culture
On the 3.4 acres of adjacent property sits an old beach cottage, a boardwalk, dunes and open beach.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Beach-access plan adopted

The County Commission approved a plan that will create 34 additional parking spaces at beach access No. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2014
Town seeks 911 dispatch answers

Costs and savings of dispatch decisions remain unclear, but a recent report shows the high cost of each 911 police call.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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