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Andrew Stevens, Katy Cartlidge, Amara Merritt, Stefani Wald and Nicholas Collins will sport pink T-shirts during their end-of-summer recital at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 11, 2011
Florida Studio Theatre camper passionate about pink

Nicholas Collins' heartfelt idea convinced his fellow FST summer campers to sport pink T-shirts for their recital to be held 5 p.m. Aug. 18, at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 29, 2015
House always wins

The Seminole gaming compact and Florida lottery create a dichotomous hypocrisy. To limit gambling in Florida, ‘the state’ is the biggest operator and purveyor of gambling.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 27, 2014
County commissioners spar over Blackburn Point priorities

County commissioners approved additional funding to improve the park, but disagreed about what parts of the project should be built first.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guy Paschal led the push for incorporation in 1955.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Town of Longboat Key turns 57, but who's counting?

Most of the Key's residents celebrated incorporation this week more than 50 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2012
Mixon celebrates harvest season

The Harvest Fest runs Nov. 16 through Nov. 18.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2009
Ranch CDDs discuss Wackenhut contract

Some supervisors question whether their neighborhoods are receiving the patrol service outlined in Lakewood Ranch's contract with the private security company.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Letters to the Editor

New technology might prove better option than cell tower; What is the urgency to approve the cell tower plan?; Dogs on Longboat Key beach should be voted on

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 12, 2010
The Artist Series: Faith Sherman and Joseph Li

Grammy-nominated vocalist Faith Sherman and pianist Joseph Li recently performed in Lakewood Ranch as part of the Artist Series of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 27, 2015
The word for 2016: wisdom

In this crucial moment of a free-fall, American voters need great wisdom to discern who has the Right Stuff to revive our founding heritage and guide us to be great again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The new plaque stands near the fountain on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 7, 2011
Ranch Community Fund unveils Founders' 50 plaque

The plaque on Lakewood Ranch Main Street recognizes donors who have established permanent charitable funds dedicated to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Steve Schwalbach and his son, Cameron, middle, meet March 31 with the firefighters and Bayflite flight-crew members who rescued Schwalbach.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2011
Burn victim thanks firefighters, flight crew

Steve Schwalbach met March 31 with the firefighters and Bayflite flight-crew members who rescued him after he was burned in a fire at his parents' home on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
Manatee TSA teams sweep states

Manatee County schools took five of six top-ranked posts during the 2012 Florida TSA Competition last month.

  • East County
  • News
"It's a very important time, and we need strong leadership, and most importantly, the people in Manatee County need to be listened to by their commissioners," Vanessa Baugh says. "People feel like they're not being heard."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Vanessa Baugh

If Vanessa Baugh runs for the District 5 Manatee County Commission seat - a decision she says she will make by February - she may be the first person with enough connections and grassroots momentum to seriously challenge incumbent Donna Hayes since she was elected in 2004.

  • East County
  • News
Charlize Theron plays Ravenna, the monstrous stepmother who murders her husband, in "Snow White and the Hunstman." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 6, 2012
Film Review: 'Snow White and the Huntsman'

I love it when a film shatters all of your preconceived expectations. "Snow White and the Huntsman" accomplished such a feat, demonstrating that fantasy fairy-tale flicks can be downright astonishing.

  • Arts + Culture
Kurt Weill. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 6, 2012
Music Review: The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota: Music of Kurt Weil

The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, ever innovatively trying to bring us great music performed well, took a leap into the world of Kurt Weill.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County Hospital Board

This is the final installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge and Hospital Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2009
New faces to fill Ranch HOA boards

Of six seats open, only five will be filled through the election process.

  • East County
  • News
Elizabeth Goldstein prefers making simple, low-fat foods at home. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 30, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Elizabeth Goldstein

Conductor, organist, choir director, dancer, singer and Broadway actress Elizabeth Goldstein loves eating and cooking, and it shows in every way from the parties she gives to the foods she craves - except one: her figure.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2011
New pension options please city retirees

APRIL FOOLS -- Unable to pay its pensioners in actual cash, the city has come up with several options that will still provide benefits and will rescue the city's budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 6, 2010
Sea turtle nests spotted in Sarasota County

Mote Marine Sea Turtle Patrol found the first two sea turtle nests in Sarasota County this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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