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Sandra Lopez and Lisa Chavez. Photo by Millington
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 5, 2017
In 'Dialogues of the Carmelites,' impassioned singing and acting prevail

Sarasota Opera showcases its best, most cohesive cast of the season with strong singing and dramatic, believable acting.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The blue handprint is just one way of raising awareness this month in Paint the Town Blue, the annual campaign held by Child Protection Center.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2017
Paint the Town Blue with CPC

The annual campaign kicked off over the weekend and runs all month to bring awareness to child abuse.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 3, 2014
Children share Fourth of July plans

With the Fourth of July a few days away, the Sarsota Observer hears what children at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones YMCA's Selby Aquatic Center have planned for the holiday and what it means to them.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Charter Review Board will meet at the Sarasota County Administrative Center tonight to discuss the process by which members are appointed to the Charter Review Board.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 28, 2016
Charter Review Board to review elected positions

The Sarasota County Review Board is slated to discuss the process by which members are appointed to the board at tonight’s meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2009
Town will dispute city roundabouts

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis received permission to hire a consultant to combat Sarasota's bayfront roundabout proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Kelsey Grau Esther Howard
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
Tim Howard has Key roots

Residents of Fairway Bay knew about Tim Howard long before he became a household name: His grandparents, the late Paul and Eva Fekete, frequently bragged about their star soccer player grandson.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
ULI Committee issues circulate at Town Hall

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks a new facilitator to handle a nine-person Urban Land Institute group that is questioning its size, purpose and its very existence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fran Mangino sketches out the Guptill House.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 19, 2016
Historic Spanish Point sets the scene for artists

Plein Air Painters of the Suncoast host day two of Paint Sarasota Paint Out at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town Clerk Trish Granger said staff is unsure how the rats got into the building.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 17, 2012
Rats discovered at Town Hall

Four rats were discovered hanging out at Town Hall last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Police Officer Dave Cooper, Sgt. Lee Smith, Police Chief Pete Cumming with Brian Burriss, Bill Gresham and James Dean of Waste Management
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2016
Longboat Key Police Department and Waste Management team up

Waste Management of Manatee County will launch its Waste Watch program on Longboat Key in the coming weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 5, 2009
Neighborhood patrol guards against crimes

A Siesta Key community's fledgling neighborhood patrol sees its volunteers double after a home invasion and rape occurred just blocks away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 27, 2009
Community Golf Scores 10.14.09 to 10.25.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • December 17, 2012
TWIS = This Week Is Sweet ... and a little savory

TWIS = This Week Is Sweet ... and a little savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Courteys Photo. Library Foundation for Sarasota County Executive Director Suzanne Seiter
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2016
Library Foundation for Sarasota County appoints executive director

Suzanne Seiter named first executive director for Library Foundation for Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Two of the six condos at Oceane Siesta Key have already been sold.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 25, 2018
New luxury condos coming to Siesta Key

The six-unit project is located north of the Siesta Key Village, and is expected to be completed next year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Exterior
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 13, 2016
Home of the Month: 560 Broadway St.

This quaint cottage in Longbeach Village has three bedrooms and two baths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Tramonto Estates home at 6899 Gulf of Mexico Drive recent sold for $6.8 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 4, 2018
6899 Gulf of Mexico Drive sells for $6.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 19-23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its third consecutive district title with a 2-0 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship game Jan. 21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
THREE-PEAT: Lakewood Ranch soccer team wins third consecutive title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its third consecutive district title with a 2-0 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship game Jan. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
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