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Penny McNamee and Kevin Earley in "Daddy Long Legs." Photo by Audra Lange.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 10, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Daddy Long Legs'

'Daddy Long Legs' began life in 1912 as Jean Webster's beloved young-adult novel. And, boy, does that novel have legs.

  • Arts + Culture
The opening class, which begins at 9:30 a.m., Jan. 5, will be held at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2011
Registration still open for goverment class

Longboaters still have time to register for the Academy of Government, which begins tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
Sidelines: Highlands Golf Course ready to re-open

The Highlands Golf Course, part of The Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand re-opening July 5 through July 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Benjie Brinkofski, event Chairwoman Lori Ruth, Linda Craig, Carlene Smith, event co-founder John Breiner, Terry Sharak, Kyanne Merrill, Francis Shea and Aimee Leigh are eager to honor veterans. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2015
Main Street to march for Memorial Day

A few early setbacks won’t rain on the Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade. Main Street will show its patriotic pride at the May 24 event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 23, 2013
'Dear Santa ...'

Sometimes the holiday season can drive you mad! So we decided to counteract the crazy with a little fun, and asked a few of the busiest arts people this time of year to use their "mad" in a Mad Libs-style letter to Santa. Here's what they said.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 15, 2015
Summer movie preview: Flicks to top your list

The lazy days of summer are upon us, and where better to beat the heat than in an icy cool movie theater? It's that time of the year when studios inundate the lineup of new films with franchise faves.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 13, 2014
Come at Me, Sarasota: 180 Skate

Come at Me, Sarasota: 180 Skate

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2010
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Every Child Inc. provides prom dresses and tuxedo rentals to low-income students.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 28, 2014
The Good News: Judy Alexander

As CEO of Every Child Inc., Judy Alexander strives to provide equal opportunities for all.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 8, 2016
Handling Hermine; County, city address fallout from Hermine

Minor flooding and power outages aside, Sarasota County missed the worst of Hurricane Hermine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Rachel Hassen

Midfielder Rachel Hassen has played every minute of the Braden River High girls soccer team's three games this week. The junior captain has been instrumental in motivating the Lady Pirates throughout the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2013
HER 'BIG BREAK': Lindsey Bergeon

Sarasota resident and 2004 Riverview High graduate Lindsey Bergeon was one of 12 golfers selected to be on 'Big Break Mexico,' which premieres May 13, on the Golf Channel.

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  • Neighbors
A Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub site plan amendment and special exception approval will be revisited.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2013
Mar Vista project will be reviewed again

Commissioners will review a Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub project after Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles requested a re-hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A weather-worn roadblock sits at the intersection of Beach Road and Columbus Boulevard blocking thru traffic to the northern portion of Beach Road June 17, 2016. Sarasota County granted petitioners request to permanently vacate the road May 11.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 21, 2016
Beach Road covered in controversy

A Siesta Key resident is taking legal action against Sarasota County for vacating an untravelled portion of roadway near the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pamela Sumner grew up spending her summers in Provincetown, Mass., surrounded by the studios of the most revered abstract expressionists, including Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 15, 2010
Peace signs

Pamela Sumner grinds her own ink, lives in a funky Rosemary District studio and paints with rat whiskers. The Asian-inspired artist meditates on her Zen habits.

  • Arts + Culture
Siesta Key Association President Catherine Luckner prepares to ring a bell to adjourn the organization’s meeting yesterday
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2012
Options scarce for stinky seaweed

Tropical Storm Debby forced piles of seaweed onto the shores of Siesta beach and damaged turtle nest markers, complicating cleanup efforts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
John Marino, 69, chooses not to forget his service in the Vietnam War. Reminders are everywhere, including the desktop of his computer, where a picture of his younger self at war looks back at him.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 1, 2013
Tribute to Heroes: John Marino

The Vietnam War left John Marino forgotten and in pain, but the Lakewood Ranch resident won't forget.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jim Brown and his daughter, Sue Rico, talk Monday afternoon at his home at the Twin Shores Mobile Home Park.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 5, 2011
Jim Brown leaves behind a legacy

After 35 years on Longboat Key, Jim Brown, former mayor, town commissioner and champion of the island bids adieu to his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dancers from the Sarasota Ballet School kept the crowd on its toes.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 6, 2011
Young artists shine at downtown festival

Hundreds of student performers flocked Saturday to Five Points Park for the Arts and Cultural Alliance's YouthArts Fest.

  • Arts + Culture
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