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Fiction author Chinelo Okparanta will be one of the featured speakers at Florida Studio Theatre on July 9
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 2, 2015
Hermitage to present female writers summit at Florida Studio Theatre

Jackie Sibblies Drury, Camille Dungy and Chinelo Okparanta to speak at FST on July 9

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
Little Rancher's opens classes

Little Rancher's Learning Center at Sarasota Baptist Church now is enrolling students for classes five days weekly.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
City administration is recommending reducing the size of the golf course to 27 holes to create 130 acres of park space on the Bobby Jones property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2020
Sarasota officials divided on future of Bobby Jones

City commissioners were split on their preferred plan for adding a public park to Bobby Jones Golf Club, leaving open the option of further reducing the golf course footprint.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2015
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hurricane Matthew washed away dead fish from the beaches of Longboat Key.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 7, 2016
Hurricane Matthew washes out red tide on Longboat Key

Although the storm barely affected the Gulf Coast, rotting fish carcasses and seaweed disappeared from island beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The vehicle separated into two pieces after crashing into a tree.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2015
Top Story — October: Lakewood Ranch teenagers die in vehicular accident

Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran died in October.

  • East County
  • News
Dan Giquinto, Ina Savage and John Sancin, of Siesta Dunes Condominiums, with Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 16, 2013
Patterson cites Big Pass as topic to watch

Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson discussed the future of Big Pass, term limits and speed limits with the Siesta Key Condo Council, Jan. 15, at a Siesta Key Condo Council meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 14, 2015
Phare: The Cambodian Circus meets Sailor Circus Academy

Phare, Cambodia's premiere circus school and performance troupe, stopped by the Sailor Circus Academy a few days before the Ringling International Arts Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Cast of "The Water Engine." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Water Engine'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory has fired David Mamet's 'The Water Engine' up again.

  • Arts + Culture
Tangerines, Ruby Red grapefruits and navel oranges make great additions to recipes.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 12, 2011
The fruits of winter 101

From naval oranges to golden white grapefruit, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the best citrus to snack on during the winter months.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 15, 2016
Christ Church spreads Christmas cheer

The reading buddies got a special visit and surprise from Santa Claus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners will discuss whether to hold an appeal hearing on the Walmart Supercenter planned for the Ringling Shopping Center.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 7, 2013
Commissioners to consider Walmart appeal

Protesters will tar and feather a smiley face resembling the former Wal-Mart icon before Sarasota city commissioners consider an appeal of the Ringling Walmart.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Deputy Police Chief Frank Rubino urges residents to call whenever they see something suspicious.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2015
Would crime watch deter burglars...or buyers?

Longboat Key Police rely on residents to be their eyes and ears in the community, but so far none of those eyes and ears has organized an official crime watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 9, 2017
Cops Corner 11.9

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The clubhouse includes a restaurant, lounge, pro shop and more. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2012
Happy 25th, Peridia!

Residents will celebrate the community's 25th anniversary with a special golf tournament and dinner/dance gala March 30-31, at the Peridia Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill and Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 3, 2009
Class of 2009

Oh, the places they'll go. In high school, these seniors played sports, volunteered their time and participated in extracurricular activities while striving for academic success. Now, see what's next for the senior class of Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Daniel Radcliffe plays a widowed father whose presence seems unwelcome, while conducting business in a remote English village
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 8, 2012
Film Review: 'The Woman in Black'

Sometimes you get sucked into seeing a film because of the actors involved. So, when the enormously successful Harry Potter chap tackles a new genre, I'm game. In his new film, "The Woman in Black," Daniel Radcliffe may have been best served passing on it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2013
Last week of stone crab season

The seven-month Florida stone crab season closes May 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 7, 2018
ESPN host thrilled to be honored at upcoming Dick Vitale Gala

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 20, 2018
A tradition rooted in God

From George Washington on, our presidents have reaffirmed every Thanksgiving our nation’s belief in what inspired the Pilgrims.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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