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Michael Kevin Baldwin, Marina Re and Paul D’Amato star in "Our Son’s Wedding."
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 27, 2011
Theater Review: 'Our Son's Wedding'

What starts out as the familiar battle of the sexes turns into an all-out transgender brawl in this delightful twist on the father-of-the bride brand of comedy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 12, 2018
Fundraising, voter turnout highlight enthusiasm behind special election

House District 72 candidates have outpaced fundraising totals from previous elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shannon Duvall. Courtesy photo.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 26, 2013
New College names Shannon Duvall as vice president for advancement

Shannon Duvall will be responsible for all aspects of the fundraising program, including major and planned giving, the annual fund and an ongoing capital campaign called the New College Promise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Mill tax helps Sarasota County charter schools; My vote is yes on Sarasota schools referendum

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Signs prohibiting public vehicle access stand on either side of a portion of Beach Road that has inspired a lawsuit against the county.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 20, 2016
Siesta resident sues county for Beach Road vacation

Michael Cosentino believes Sarasota County is unlawfully vacating a portion of a public road on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mary Cantrell, right, smiles as her campaign volunteers announce she has taken the lead in the election. Nolan Middle School teacher Margi Nanney cheers from behind.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2014
Cantrell ousts Aranibar

Longtime MTI director Mary Cantrell hopes to create a new culture, atmosphere for the Manatee County School District.

  • East County
  • News
Eric Martin finagles his way to the net.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2018
Clawing back: Cougars boys lacrosse team has risen to area dominance

Cardinal Mooney finished the regular season 16-1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sid Pocius brings out Sarasota’s competitive edge in the world of ballroom dancing.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
Ballroom Blitz

Whether he’s teaching amateurs or pros, Sid Pocius keeps Sarasota’s dancing community on its toes.

  • Arts + Culture
Betsy Hudson Traba, flute and Fernando Traba, bassoon
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 23, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra Chamber

Chamber ensembles take audiences around the world in music

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 13, 2012
Dec. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Commission reviews dog beach report; Commissioners approve Siesta Key beach project; East County resident takes trip in dream car and Crafty Genes: Thank you cards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jackie Dixon submitted this sunset photo, taken from Buttonwood Harbor on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Jackie Dixon submitted this sunset photo, taken from Buttonwood Harbor on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Smith submitted this sunset photo, which shows San Marco Plaza.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Weather: East County

James Smith submitted this sunset photo, which shows San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
University Place's Ric Romanoff and 16-year-old Malcolum Moniz gear up for their flight to Oshkosh, Wisc. in a two-seat plane made by youths in the Teen Aircraft Factory of Sarasota program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 26, 2017
Homebuilt plane takes off in Sarasota with high ambition

Experienced pilots help teens take flight in aviation.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota volleyball victorious in district action; Sarasota Christian volleyball sweeps Donahue Academy; Sailors swing past Rams; Lady Thunder volleyball prevails in five sets

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thaxton
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
Court, Legislature address term limits for commissioners

While the filing of briefs continues in a Florida Supreme Court case on County Commission term limits, two bills on the same matter are pending in the Legislature.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Willowbrook homeowner Armando Oyola-Delgado said he estimates necessary repairs to his home will cost a minimum of $90,000.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
Residents continue their fight

Homeowners in Willowbrook are lobbying the community's developer, KB Home, to buy back their homes. They now have launched a petition, which they hope could lead to a class-action lawsuit, and brought their complaints to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
Warren Roberts, 85, was a distinguished professor at the University of Albany, an author and avid beach walker.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 16, 2018
Warren Roberts remembered for his enthusiastic teachings

Warren Roberts, who died May 8, was a distinguished professor at the University at Albany, SUNY before becoming a beach fixture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 3, 2010
City wants public input on Payne Park

More than $1.5 million in improvements are being considered, including a circus-themed playground and an electronic sign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 29, 2013
Elderly woman robbed outside store

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who robbed an 86-year-old woman Sunday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
Nicholas Almeida, 11, is the goalie of the Gulf Coast Flames Peewee AA team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2016
Peewee hockey goalie swats away adversity

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
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