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The 40-person cast has been putting in long hours inside Lakewood Ranch High School's auditorium.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 30, 2011
WHAT RIVALRY?

For the first time in East County history, students from Braden River High School will join those at Lakewood Ranch High School in Lakewood's spring production, 'Camp Rock The Musical,' which opens March 31.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Willie Shaw should heed editorial advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
Mustangs top Bruins

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Bayshore 3-2 Dec. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Janine and Dorian Irizarry stand on their porch overlooking the tennis courts on which they play.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors: Dorian and Janine Irizarry

It was August 1997, and Garth Brooks was playing a free concert in Central Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The Whipping Man" runs through Feb. 2, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 7, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Whipping Man'

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's current production of Matthew Lopez' 'The Whipping Man' takes audiences to a Passover like no other.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 30, 2010
'The toast of the town'

Animated Sarasota talk-show host Lorenzo Hubbard is confident, ambitious and determined to fill Oprah Winfrey's designer shoes.

  • Arts + Culture
Guy Eby and Burt Herman met for the first time in Ormond Beach.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 16, 2017
Sarasota man meets his hero after 41 years

Burt Herman’s life was spared in the blink of an eye.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alejandro McCurry-Oliver, Aisha Quadir and Alia Quadir. Photo courtesy of Eve Johnston.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

When in Rome; Ciao, Italia; Student talent

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County resident Bob Gagnon, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for the Manatee County School District, became the district's interim superintendent Sept. 10.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Game Changer'

Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal announced his immediate resignation Sept. 10. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon will fill the role on an interim basis, as the district now faces a financial crisis.

  • East County
  • News
Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGregor play a father and son in "Beginners."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 6, 2011
Film Review: 'Beginners'

Writer/director Mike Mills has a far-fetched story to tell in his new film, "Beginners." Shortly after his wife's death, a 75-year-old father announces to his 38-year-old son that he's gay. Interestingly, it's all true, based on Mills' real-life experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Isabella Torres had fun painting at last year's Freedom Fest.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
Longboat Freedom Fest to paint town red, white and blue

Longboat Key's annual Fourth of July parade is short in length but goes the extra distance on charm.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"A Christmas Story: The Musical" runs through Dec. 21, at The Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 6, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'A Christmas Story: The Musical'

Just in time for the holidays, The Players has unwrapped "A Christmas Story: The Musical."

  • Arts + Culture
City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini has called a 2 p.m. special meeting at City Hall Friday to discuss a forensic investigation of three city computers.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2012
Commission meets Friday to discuss audit

The Sarasota City commissioners will review an investigation of three city computers at a special meeting on Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lexi Parks rides her horse, Chance, in barrel racing.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 13, 2016
Fair to say, they love horses

Local teens among many 4-H club members to showcase their talent at the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Our View: The first official Thanksgiving

Our heritage is important. It has shaped who we are as a nation and a people. It gives us a foundation and a compass for what we do.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tanya and Adam Waxler, and Pamela Conway have been busy crafting decorations for the "Wizard of Oz" themed Special Needs Prom, to be held April 15.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 6, 2016
Prom heads to East County

The Yellowbrick Road leads to Woodland Community Church for the Night with the Stars.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 23, 2016
Long-lasting legacies

Outgoing Longboat Key commissioners Lynn Larson and Pat Zunz played crucial roles in what will be historic changes on the Key. They are testaments to persistence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A Braden River running back attempts to elude Southeast defensive back Demarquis Brice.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2013
Special Turnaround: Braden River Football

The Braden River High football team has forced 11 turnovers in its first two games this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The John Ringling Estates Home sold for $3.5 million. It previously sold for $7,494,500 in 2011.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 6, 2017
John Ringling Estates home sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 20 -24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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