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Co-Artistic Directors Samantha Bennett and George Nickson — Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 24, 2019
'Working Notes' closes ensemblenewSRQ season on the right note

A world premiere and a red-nosed trombone player made this season closer especially notable.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Leonardo Leal-Geurrero will visit Harvard this weekend. "Even when I didn’t have a house to live (in) or have a home, education was where I got my strength from," Leonardo says. "It was my motivator."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 25, 2011
TOP STORY, APRIL: Tale of Triumph

When Leonardo Leal-Guerrero immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico in 2005, he knew no English. He then bounced from home to home - sometimes staying with neighbors when he had nowhere else to go. By the end of his high school career, the Braden River senior had two choices for college - Harvard or Stanford.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 23, 2009
Music review

Artist Series of Sarasota features Malinda Haslett, soprano

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 26, 2015
Sarasota hits stride in sixth inning against Braden River

After Friday night's 7-4 victory over Braden River, the Sarasota baseball team improved its record to 3-1, with its only blemish on the season coming against Riverview in a 3-2 defeat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 27, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 14, 2009
Music Review: Sarasota Opera 2009-2010 season

The Sarasota Opera has announced its plans for the company's 51st season, and it looks like it's pulling out all the stops.

  • Arts + Culture
LRHS volleyball
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 10.08.15

East County High 5 Moments: 10.08.15

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 2

Emma Moneuse captured this photo of a sailboat just after sunset off Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 21, 2014
VIDEO: Commission to finalize 2050 tweaks

Sarasota County commissioners will hold a public hearing tomorrow to consider changes to the county's long-term growth plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Birthday couple Wayne and Mindy Rollins. Photo by John Revisky.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Unmasking the Opera gala; Fierce, Fabulous and 40; Super Bowl round-up; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2009
Term limit rules questioned

A resolution that allowed Commissioner Peter O'Connor to finish out two months of a partial term without affecting his ability to run for three consecutive two-year terms may be reviewed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 7, 2021
Bird Key home is the area's top seller at $3.9 million

Price for property at 367 W. Royal Flamingo Drive is highest for barrier islands for the week of Oct. 25-29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Shane Catts, right, his wife Holly Rolls own Happy Paddler Kayak Tours and EcoVentures
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 13, 2018
Longboat business lost customers to red tide

Red tide cut the summer season short for Longboat Key businesses, managers say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 27, 2013
School Board reinstalls early release Wednesdays

The Manatee County School District says the move will allow for extra time for teachers to participate in workshops for the Common Core curriculum.

  • East County
  • Schools
The School Board of Manatee County unanimously approves a resolution to issue Certificates of Participation to accelerate capital projects within the district.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2020
School Board of Manatee County approves funding for capital projects

The School District of Manatee County can now borrow up to $100 million to accelerate capital projects, including two in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Bob and Peggy Donaldson say they don’t yet have any specific plans for Valentine’s Day, but they expect they will stay home and enjoy fresh seafood for dinner.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
Love Story: Bob and Peggy Donaldson

Nothing reaffirms life and love with such alarming clarity as a near-death experience

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 26, 2014
Sidelines

ODA storms back from five runs down; Ellenton skaters join world team; Cascades wins division title; Meadows Cup will benefit Easter Seals; ODA swings past Lemon Bay

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2020
East County weather page photo: November 19

Scott Veix captured this dragonfly resting on a barbed wire fence along Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Neighbors
Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams star in Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris.”
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 15, 2011
Film Review: 'Midnight in Paris'

One need not have majored in literature to love Woody Allen's 'Midnight in Paris,' but it couldn't hurt.

  • Arts + Culture
After an emergency meeting Monday afternoon, Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle was dismissed of his town manager duties. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 18, 2011
Commission removes Hogle from acting town manager role

Hogle was dismissed from the role over concerns about his handling of a situation involving Planning Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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