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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 19, 2015
Staged: Asolo Repertory Theatre — Front of the House

A performer with 14 years of experience in off-Broadway, regional and national tours, Poindexter spent the majority of his time in Sarasota as a dresser and wardrobe supervisor backstage at the Sarasota Opera and Sarasota Ballet. In October, he took on th

  • Arts + Culture
With "The Italian Girl in Algiers," Sarasota Opera delivers hilarity in true Rossini fashion.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 19, 2017
Opera review: 'The Italian Girl in Algiers'

Sarasota Opera delivers hilarity in true Rossini fashion.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi of The Players Centre update a meeting of  the theater'  s "ambassadors'   about the progress being made toward moving to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 26, 2017
Players theater will need focus on fundraising

New theater at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch may be constructed in stages, as funding becomes available.

  • East County
  • News
Todd Steinberg sings and plays the banjo for Kobernick-Anchin residents.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2013
Laugh Out Loud: Laughter Unlimited

Laughter Unlimited keeps spirits high with humor therapy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Police Department and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office are both conducting reviews regarding the incident.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2015
Man, arrested for drug possession, dies in custody

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident after a man, arrested by the Sarasota Police Department, required hospitalization upon arriving at the jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Animal Services now has 30 days to complete a dangerous-dog investigation, Animal Services Chief Kris Weiskopf says.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2011
County removes aggressive pit bull

Greenbrook Dale residents say the 1-year-old dog has been a nuisance for more than a year.

  • East County
  • News
GreyHawk Landing resident Tony Bryan uses his personal video equipment to record community development district meetings.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2017
Bradenton community tries new neighborhood watch

Resident's hobby pays dividends for those who want to view GreyHawk Landing CDD meetings.

  • East County
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  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 2, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Lovely love letters; Auction action; Gathered for Greenfield; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
This home for sale in the Concession might not be a castle, but it's close. Courtesy photos
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2019
Living large in the Concession in the Lakewood Ranch area of eastern Manatee County

A $12 million Concession home in the Lakewood Ranch area would be most expensive ever sold in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Maria Micelli and her fifth-grade son, Christian Micelli snap a quick picture before Christian Micelli keeps jogging around the track during the walkathon.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch students put best foot forward

Willis Elementary hosts its annual Walkathon fundraising event.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson schedules the next West Coast Inland Navigation District meeting on her new Droid smart phone.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2012
WCIND grants Sarasota special exception

Commissioner Nora Patterson asked the organization to allow more funding for law-enforcement projects in the county.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 14, 2018
Longboat Library welcomes back volunteers

Volunteers gathered at Eileen Hassel and Jim Fleming's home Nov. 14.

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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 7, 2013
Sarasota dining abuzz with new restaurants

Sarasota dining abuzz with new restaurants

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota High junior Emily Harding has been playing varsity basketball and volleyball and running track for the Sailors since she was a freshman.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2013
Going the Distance: Emily Harding

Sarasota High junior Emily Harding will have nine varsity letters following the 2013 track season and is on pace to tie the school record of 12 varsity letters by the time she graduates next year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An adult snowy plover and a chick.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 5, 2018
Protected baby birds hatch on Longboat Key beach

Two snowy plover chicks hatched on Whitney Beach April 4.

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  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • July 19, 2012
Getting to Know: the Sarasota Pops Wedding Contest

Getting to Know: the Sarasota Pops Wedding Contest

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  • Things To Do
Commissioner Stan Zimmerman, Mayor Willie Shaw, Van Wezel Foundation board member Marty Rappaport and Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber chat following Monday's workshop.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2015
Commission offers support, guidance for bayfront plan

The City Commission was responsive to an update from Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leaders, who offered some clarity regarding the next steps the group would take to implement its vision for the waterfront.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 30, 2013
Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach in top six beaches in Florida

In a list published in the Guardian, Dr. Stephen Leatherman named Siesta Key No. 3

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The classic Sarasota County brand will be illuminated when a contractors installs LED signage with it on the sides of the Administration Building.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2013
County to light up administration building

Sarasota County is looking for a contractor for LED-lit signs on four sides of the downtown Sarasota administration building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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