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Stephanie Block. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 21, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series Concerts: Stephanie Block, viola, and Yi-Fang Huang, piano

There's no doubt about it - hearing chamber music in a chamber is the way to go.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 8, 2018
We recommend …

Florida voters often know little about their state constitutional office candidates. Perhaps our rating system can offer some insight.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2009
ODA students impact younger generation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy recently spent time with kindergarten children at Booker Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2014
Orioles to play first home game Friday

The Orioles Gulf Coast League team will play its first home game of the 2014 season at 12 p.m. June 20, at Ed Smith Stadium, against the GCL Rays.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner

June 21 "Snake Charmer" 5:24 p.m. - Animal Rescue. Police noticed an unsteady bicyclist swerving into Gulf of Mexico Drive. Police discovered he was holding a snake in his hand while riding. Police stopped the bicyclist, took the 3-foot dead rat snake from him and promised to give it a proper burial.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
FDOT readies for S.R. 64 construction

The Florida Department of Transportation hosted an open house on the project Feb. 28.

  • East County
  • News
Although the board took no action, commissioners wanted to consider changing the county's policy on right of way maintenance in the future.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 10, 2015
County commissioners discuss mowing reduction

Sarasota County Commissioners said at today's meeting that the county should consider limiting its responsibility to mow rights of ways because it costs the county $1 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
OUR VIEW: High-speed looting

Amtrak? And how's that working for the American taxpayer? Oh, it only lost $1.1 billion last year.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sarasota High baseball team vied for the programs ninth state title during the Class 7A state tournament May 20 and May 21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2015
Sarasota: Top 5 Teams of 2015

Sarasota: Top 5 Teams of 2015

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Francois Llorente dances at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 10, 2017
Sarasota dancers tell story of dance and defection

Sarasota dancers tell story of dance and defection

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 1, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'Big Eyes'

The new film, "Big Eyes," is a true story based on a big lie.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • October 5, 2020
Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Commissioner Phill Younger holds one of two at-large seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 21, 2011
Future charter committee to address Younger suggestion

A future charter review committee will discuss Commissioner Phill Younger's suggestion for reconfiguring the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 20, 2017
Longboaters top Santa's nice list

Longboat Key organizations and churches donated a lot to local charities this holiday season. Here, we mention some of those efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
President John F. Kennedy
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 22, 2013
JFK: The shots heard 'round the world

Fifty years have passed since President John F. Kennedy was shot dead, but for many Longboat Key residents the events of Nov. 22, 1963, remain etched in their memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 16, 2015
INTERACTIVE: Sarasota’s unemployment rate dips below 5%

Economic recovery continues in Sarasota County, as September’s employment numbers are the most positive since the summer of 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
East County weather page photo: July 16

Gordon Silver captured this eagle feeding an eaglet lunch on White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 2, 2017
Parking structure part of Selby's vision for the future

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has filed plans with the city detailing improvements to garden infrastructure.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"When you're on stage for only 10 minutes, you've got to be prepared with your character the second the lights come up," Melliss Kenworthy says.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 6, 2011
Steel magnolia

Theatre Odyssey's Melliss Kenworthy dons two hats for this year's 10-Minute Play Festival: artistic director and actress. The feisty star gives a killer performance as both.

  • Arts + Culture
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