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Lyricist Lynn Ahrens, Director Frank Galati and Composer Stephen Flaherty — Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces world premiere musical, 'Knoxville'

The musical will be based on James Agee's Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiographical novel 'A Death in the Family' and will debut spring 2020.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 13, 2017
Film review: 'It Comes at Night'

Imaginations run wild in 'It Comes At Night.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.31.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jacques Bristol.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacques Bristol

Booker High defensive lineman Jacques Bristol talks his fist college offer, from the University of Southern Mississippi, and the best advice he's received.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Craig Balliette poses with new black belt Thai Webber.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Thai Webber

The taekwondo black belt talks passing his toughest test and his favorite food.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stephanie Peabody said $1.4 million has been raised for the Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch, so the study is moving forward.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 27, 2019
With $1.4 million raised, Brain Health Initiative moves forward in Lakewood Ranch

With $1.4 million raised, Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch moves forward.

  • East County
  • News
Casey Wingate is crowned as the Florida Cattlemen's Association State Sweetheart. Photo by Ron O'Connor
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2019
Myakka City 'Sweetheart' primed for beefy role

Casey Wingate begins her term as the Florida Cattlemen's Association State Sweetheart.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
William Walter (Bill) Roberts

William Walter (Bill) Roberts, age 92, born June 27, 1926 to Millard Fillmore (Jim) Roberts and Eva Swan Roberts in Samoset, Florida, went home to be with the Lord March 3, 2019.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
CDD 2 Supervisor Jerry Twiggs, a condo owner, says condo residents have asked for years for a change in methodology, but the concept gained traction over the last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2019
Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 assessments adjusted

Assessments to change for condos, homes in Country Club's CDD 2 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • 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
Sarasota's Jordan Page, 4, Wendy Page, Elijah Page, 11, Samuel Page, 9 and Keith Page just moved from South Africa and ran their first Turkey Trot as a family.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 22, 2018
Florida Turkey Trot begins its run

Nathan Benderson Park hosts inaugural Turkey Trot, Nov. 22, 2018, Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.

  • East County
  • News
City staff has surveyed residents to help craft the parks and recreation master plan.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2018
Parks master plan set for discussion

City staff is recommending nearly $70 million in parks and recreation upgrades over the next 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laura Hampton is one of the librarians who teaches people who come to the Creation Stations how to use the technology.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 10, 2018
Nearly $1 million donation fuels Creation Station project in libraries

Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation's $947,000 grant will help county libraries to install 3-D printers, sewing machines and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 3, 2018
Weekly report from Longboat Key police

Wayward raft and dead peacock reported

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Molly Neary got to hold some of the items that her team bargained for, including a blue bath bomb that she ended up getting for free.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 17, 2018
Red Barn lessons for Lakewood Ranch students

Braden River Elementary fourth-graders learn how to navigate a flea market.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2019
James Joseph Viera 1940-2019

He traveled the world as a Lieutenant on several nuclear submarines from 1962-1968.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Founder and Dreamers Academy Principal Ruby Zickafoose.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 19, 2019
Sarasota School Board OKs bilingual charter school

Sarasota’s newest charter school, Dreamers Academy, is slated to open in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions Gabriella Herrmann and Myakka City Historical Society President Marilyn Coker have known each other since the 1960s.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2019
Myakka group rides for renovations

Lipizzan Stallion performance benefits Myakka City Historic School House project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 19, 2019
Flying Scot Midwinter again to set sail in Sarasota Bay

The annual competition is expected to draw nearly 65 teams.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anjolie Zerbini and Shayla White learn how to play the drums together.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 28, 2019
Sarasota's Girls Inc. steps into a role

Spring break program showcases female role models in 'The Lion King' for members of Girls, Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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