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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 17, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Show Boat'

Read Marty Fugate's theater review of Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Show Boat.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Guest Author |
  • October 26, 2020
Readers respond to "Liberty or enslavement" editorial

Letters to the editor.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The property at 20 N. Washington, which could eventually be the home of a 150-room hotel, is currently used as a parking lot for downtown county services.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2013
Main Street hotel moves closer to approval

The Sarasota County Commission directed staff to negotiate with developers interested in constructing a 150-room Kimpton hotel at U.S. 301 and Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Marine Police Officer Shawn Nagell, a 15-year veteran of the police department, has been trained as a 911 dispatcher and is receiving overtime for taking on dispatch responsibilities.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Commission hangs up on dispatch discussion

A majority of commissioners have an answer to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office’s call for consolidation after two years on hold: Eliminate the Key’s police dispatch service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Bulletin Board

Communities share announcements and events.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney has preseason football game canceled because of rain.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2019
Three Sarasota preseason football games canceled because of rain

Cardinal Mooney High has its preseason football game canceled because of rain, but Riverview, Sarasota and Booker are still scheduled to play.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River Elementary and Middle schools may receive road repairs. The schools' and their roads date back to 1988 and 1991.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 14, 2015
East County schools might receive makeovers

The Manatee County School District will decide whether to renovate areas of Braden River, Bashaw and Tara elementary schools

  • East County
  • News
Ethan Spasciani, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, volunteers at South West Florida Therapy Animals during an event through the Student Government Association. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 28, 2020
East Bradenton students receive humanitarian award

One Braden River High senior and one from Lakewood Ranch High named Anne Frank Humanitarian Award recipients.

  • East County
  • News
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key awarded 25 scholarships totaling $42,500 in August.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Gourmet Lawn Party is ticket to education

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key uses the money raised at the event for scholarships and local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barry Gradert, right, spends weekends at the Tara home of his stepmother, Polly Gradert, whom he has known since 1979. Barry Gradert has lived at Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities’ Friendship House for the last 26 years.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
Special-needs prom brings smiles and dancing

Barry Gradert isn't one to shy away from the dance floor, nor is he afraid to ask a girl to dance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An East County Waffle House was robbed early this morning - learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 17, 2013
April 17: Daily Headlines Video

April 17: Daily Headlines Video

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taylor Morrison Vice President of Purchasing Derek Andruss, Vice President of Sales Cammie Longenecker and Vice President of Construction Mark Mansfield break ground at the Esplanade by Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 29, 2013
Taylor Morrison breaks ground on development

The Esplanade by Siesta Key will offer home prices from $291,000 to $397,000 at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Richard Place.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bob White says he is personally endorsing Longboat Key Town Commission District 3 candidate Ray Rajewski.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 17, 2012
Commission endorsement emails raise questions

Supporters of both Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski have taken issue with emails sent by their opposition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • September 16, 2009
Turtle Watch

Everyone must work together for turtles

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Traditional holiday decor (wreaths, lights, garlands) seem to be the go-to items for holiday decorating.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 16, 2017
Lasers rock, traditions prevail for this year's holiday shopping season

Local businesses talk about the most popular holiday decor leaving shelves this season.

  • East County
  • Business
Nathaniel Parrott, Alina Sanchez and Giovanni Rivera perform a patriotic play at Hershorin Schiff Community Day School'    s Learning on Display night.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 13, 2017
Community Day School students put Learning on Display

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School hosts Learning on Display night to showcase student work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
Make new friends, but keep the old

The Sarasota Newcomers Club helps form new friendships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 4, 2016
Side of Ranch

Palm Aire resident succumbs to animal instinct

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 11, 2018
Sand, sun and the circus take over Siesta Beach

The ninth annual  Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival brought the circus to Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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