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David Finch, David M. Lutken, Helen Jean Russell and Darcie Deaville in Asolo Rep's production of "Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 31, 2015
Theater Review: 'Woody Sez'

Theater Review: 'Woody Sez'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 26, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Riverview High

The Sarasota Observer caught up with several Riverview High School students at orientation Thursday, Aug. 19, to see how they felt about the upcoming school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Get caught of with East County news in this week's news briefs

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Dean Consiglio

Local optometrist Dr. Dean Consiglio loves cooking up a grilled pizza for his family.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2010
Island-wide trolley service might survive

The Manatee County Commission agreed to pay $200,000 to continue the trolley if Longboat Key pays $100,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"A Behanding in Spokane" at Venice Theatre. Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 24, 2013
Theater Review: 'A Behanding in Spokane'

Martin McDonagh's "A Behanding in Spokane," first opened in 2010 on Broadway, where it won a Tony award for Christopher Walken in the lead role.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee Schools senior leadership continues reshuffling - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 23, 2013
April 23: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Manatee Schools senior leadership reshuffling continues; Revitalization Task Force won't speak at Colony workshop; Sarasota County gets refund for drainage estimate; Volunteers cleanup Sarasota County

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The congregation held a special members-only meeting Sunday, April 14, to vote on whether to approve an extension of a three-year lease agreement for a 150-foot cell tower to be built on the church property or to let the lease expire.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
Chapel votes no on cell tower lease

Although a lease to place a cell tower on Island Chapel property will not be renewed, Alpha Omega says it's the only viable option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A public lot on Adams Drive could be the site of a parking garage on St. Armands, but nearby residents have concerns about the construction of any structure.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2014
St. Armands residents offer input on parking study

Residents say a report about mitigating parking woes around St. Armands Circle - including the possible construction of a garage - didn't properly account for their interests.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Employees also will see an increase in employee health-insurance premiums of about 29%, among other measures.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Board approves teacher pay cuts

After months of failed negotiations with the teacher's union, the school district Feb. 15 imposed 1.75% salary cut for its 2012 budget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 12, 2009
St. Armands fire station to open in September

The 9,100-square-foot building, which will house four firefighters, will be the first green fire station in Sarasota. County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Law enforcement authorities estimate more than 300 animals to be inside the raided facility.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 5, 2014
VIDEO: Animal sanctuary raided

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is leading a multi-agency raid of Napier's Log Cabin and Animal Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2016 Chairwoman Chris Cremer says Bill and Melinda Gates top her speaker wish list.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 2, 2015
Q+A with Chris Cremer

The lineup for next year’s Town Hall series started in 2014, with the selection of 2016 chairwoman Chris Cremer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large development that can be built on lots just outside the community’s boundaries on Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2012
Laurel Park residents divided

Some Laurel Park residents want more input on nearby future development, while others believe the extra input would deter future development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colorful artwork submitted from various organizations in on display at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2012
Children's week observed at City Hall

The city of Sarasota has an artwork display at City Hall in honor of Children's Week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • September 7, 2011
Deal Us In: Be wary of the lure of the finesse

West led his fourth-best diamond, and the declarer lost no time in going set. Declarer won the king of diamonds, cashed the ace of trump and finessed the Jack. West took his queen and continued with a diamond.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Marshall's Landing developers plan grand opening

Developers will hold an opening for the new waterfront community, Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
News Briefs

Nathan Benderson Park earns state planning award; MPO seeks public input

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 1, 2010
Commission 'made a mistake' on U.S. 41 plan

Commissioner Terry Turner believes city commissioner erred in combining $134 million worth of transportation projects, saying state and federal funding requests will never be approved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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