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Graciany Miranda and Kate Alexander in "Taking Shakespeare," at Florida Studio Theatre. Photo by Brian Braun.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 27, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Taking Shakespeare'

Marty Fugate reviews "Taking Shakespeare," which runs through Aug. 17, at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Mantee County Schools interim Superintendent David Gayler called Manatee County the state destination for technical education in his speech. Linda Agresta, MTI assistant director, watched. Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 20, 2013
MTI celebrates its new campus

Multiple ribbon cuttings and speeches ring in the new $44 million 210,000-square foot campus at State Road 70 and Caruso Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
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To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236. The Sarasota Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Children from the Gan helped pack up 115 books.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 1, 2010
Temple toddlers give gift of sharing

Preschoolers at the Gan Early Care Program pack up books for HIPPY.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Sherer and Aaron Lemoniades stand with freshly painted stakes. Photo by Mary Lou Johnson.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 1, 2010
Turtle nesting season ends

Turtle-nesting season ended yesterday, but volunteers already have a stake in next season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran, Sarasota County Area Transit Director Rocky Burke and Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham watch as County Commissioner Alan Maio cuts a ribbon in front of the Siesta Key Breeze.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 20, 2017
Siesta turns key on new trolley service

Sarasota County Commissioners and Island leaders take inaugural ride on Siesta Key Breeze trolley.

  • Sarasota
  • News
It marks the second time in a little over a week that a home on the 900 block of Fish Hook Cove in Bradenton had jewelry and watches stolen from it.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 29, 2013
Jewelry and watches stolen from a home in the Waterlefe community again

Manatee County deputies report another $24,000 worth of jewelry and watches was stolen from a home in the Waterlefe community Monday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Sports Tourism

On its journey to become an international sports haven, the Sarasota-Bradenton area has completed the most difficult steps - the first two. Now, it's game time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 25, 2014
The Good News: Jamie Uihlein

Four years ago, following a successful cancer treatment, Jamie Uihlein and his family created the Polo Under the Palms fundraiser to give back. This year's event will feature a local charity for the first time.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Shirts spread the word about event

The annual Longboat Key Historical Society Old Time Fish Fry isn't until October, but its members are already spreading the word via its T-shirts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Freddy Cole, Nat King Cole’s younger brother, will perform with the Freddy Cole Quartet at the 35th annual Jazz Festival.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 25, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert highlights the top A&E events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Willis teachers get 'silly'

Fourth-grade teachers at Willis Elementary School got "all tied up" March 8, as their students sprayed them head to toe with Silly String.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Luca has a hard time staying awake though over three hours of public comment. He accompanied Kim Barr of Puppy Mill Project, an animal rights advocacy group that supports an ordinance banning retail pet sales in Sarasota, to Monday's commission meeting.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 21, 2015
Commissioners authorize public hearing on retail pet sales ban

Commissioners authorize public hearing on retail pet sales ban

  • Sarasota
  • News
The former El Pescador building on the North Trail in Sarasota sold for $850,000 this month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 29, 2016
Tex-Mex restaurant planned for North Trail

The owners of Wicked Cantina in Bradenton Beach this month bought the former El Pescador for $850,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Military Academy CEO and co-founder Dan Kennedy will take an extended leave from the school beginning July 1.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2014
SMA co-founder to take leave

Dan Kennedy, CEO and co-founder of Sarasota Military Academy, will become an inactive employee next month, per an agreement with the school's board of directors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Friends from Palm Aire gather around Gus and Betty Andreone, front left and middle, and fellow award recipient Harold Stephens, of Ocala, seated right.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2017
France honors Sarasota legend

France presents 106-year-old Gus Andreone with Legion of Honour medal.

  • East County
  • News
Juan Florensa
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
In his last year, public works chief looks ahead to unfinished projects

Juan Florensa still has a lot planned for his final months in town government.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 10.15.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan |
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: China Smith "Second Chance" movie premiere

PHOTO GALLERY: China Smith "Second Chance" movie premiere

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2011
Mustang grapplers finish second in district

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team finished second at the Class 2A-District 11 Tournament Feb. 5 at Palmetto.

  • East County
  • Sports
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