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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 4, 2013
Film Review: 'Frances Ha'

"Frances Ha" has the unique distinction of being a film that you can recommend to everyone. It's a witty and delightful romantic comedy without the trappings of romance.

  • Arts + Culture
Don Walker and Gary Marachek in "ART."Photo by Gary Sweetman Photography.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 28, 2015
Theater Review: 'Art'

Theater Review: 'Art'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch' s B.J. "Red Dog" Maynard and Maureen Reinecke will be receiving recognition for their devotion to Manatee County' s Scouting program.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 30, 2017
Meet Boy Scouts' top dogs in Manatee District

Two East County residents are recognized for their long-time commitment as Boy Scout volunteers.

  • East County
  • News
Pictured is the school's newest patriotic tile mosaic.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRMS Veterans Day Ceremony

Students at Braden River Middle School celebrated the nations servicemen and women during a special Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Cathy Hansel-Edgerton, Meg Newsome, Ren Pearson and Mark Woodland. Photo by Don Daly.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 22, 2017
Theater review: 'Arsenic and Old Lace'

'Arsenic and Old Lace' brews up killer comedy at the Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mackenzie Goda achieved Level 9 status on trampoline after a knee injury kept her out of the sport for a year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2011
COMEBACK KID

In March 2010, 13-year-old Mackenzie Goda tore her ACL, MCL, meniscus and patella tendon and dislocated and fractured a piece of her tibia. Exactly one year later, she was back competing.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 10, 2013
Manatee Schools Transition Team hosts Q&A

Representatives from the state Transition Team that produced an evaluation report and economic recovery plan for Manatee County Schools will take questions from the school board and the public today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 10

Niki Muller submitted this photo of the setting sun through grasses on Longboat Key's north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan DeVictor captured this shot over a lake on a foggy morning in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2016
East County weather page photo: Nov. 10

Susan DeVictor captured this shot over a lake on a foggy morning in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2018
Beachplace takes in 'South Pacific'

Connie Scardelli performed for about 70 Beachplace residents on Feb. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joseph Bauer prepares to jump rope while riding the “Wheel of Destiny” on Tuesday morning.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 18, 2011
Circus star rises to the occasion

Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr, one of the stars of Circus Sarasota showed off his daredevil skills at 11:30 a.m., Jan. 18, atop Watergate Condominium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Caitlyn Benedetto point guard is averaging a little more than 18 points a game.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Caitlyn Benedetto

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto scored 53 points in three games this week, including 14 points in the Lady Pirates 47-31 victory over Manatee Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
Moving election day could mean longer terms for sitting City Commissioners.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 14, 2018
City to consider referendum language

Sarasota officials have 75 words to communicate major changes to the city's election system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The two-sided flyer provides information about rip tides, which can trap even strong swimmers. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 26, 2012
Fire Department launches water safety campaign

The department urges managers and association presidents to post a flyer with information about rip tides on their properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Early voting result are in

The town of Longboat Key reported that 135 registered voters took advantage of early voting, compared to 1,201 registered voters who voted early in 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A variety of Christine A. Moore hats displayed at The Met during the Christine A. Moore Hat Trunk Show. The beige Christine A. Moore hat, above, would match well with many colors and styles of outfits.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 25, 2014
Hot Flash: Prep for Pique Nique

Springtime, that time of year when the most polite of events happen - polo matches, Derby events, golf tournaments and more - all taking place under the beaming sun. So, what better time to don a fashionable hat?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2009
FDOT schedules road construction meeting

The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting next week to inform barrier island residents about upcoming construction projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kate Thomas reads stories to children.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2014
Read all about it

Bookstores across the state celebrated Florida Bookstore Day Saturday. Bookstore1 held an all-ages literary party and read-a-thon for customers and members of the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2010
Town will enforce chair removal at beach access

Vice Mayor Jim Brown said the chairs people leave behind at the Gulfside Road beach access 'are not very attractive.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2019
Stolen bulldog on his way home after leading Sarasota police to burglary suspects

Maggie was stolen from a California owner in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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