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Carrie McQueen plays Beatrice and Lauren Jones plays Catherine in "A View from the Bridge." Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 29, 2019
The Players Centre produces winning production of 'A View from the Bridge'

Doom comes to Brooklyn in Two Chairs production of Arthur Miller’s gritty tragedy at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Although the "spin doctor" term is sometimes used by individuals less familiar with the profession, I would not expect our public officials to use it and certainly not in such a public way

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Teacher Rob Loeffel, Dick Vitale and Tuttle students
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 6, 2014
School board

Do you have school news you'd like to share? Email Staff Writer Amanda Morales at [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
More than 30 students are working on 'Furry.'
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 26, 2011
Ringling cameras roll at Summerfield Park

A student-led movie crew of about 30 invaded Summerfield Park Jan. 14 to film a scene for a senior thesis project.

  • East County
  • Schools
Researchers attached electronic satellite tags to 35 whale sharks — the most whale sharks ever outfitted with satellite tags in one study.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 22, 2013
Mote monitors movement of whale sharks

From 2003-2012, project scientists studied the whale sharks by fitting 813 sharks with ID tags and examining underwater photographs of 956 sharks to document their movements.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 23, 2019
Embracing Our Differences celebrates diversity at inspiring luncheon

The 16th annual luncheon was hosted Jan. 23 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 2, 2009
Venice sand site rejected

White sand near Venice was deemed too shelly for the Key's beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan has been at Mote Marine Laboratory for more than 34 years and is the organization’s president and CEO.
  • By Kumar Mahadevan |
  • October 10, 2012
My View: Mote Marine Laboratory: Take a closer look at red tide

We live in an area easily described as paradise. The sun, the beaches, the weather; for the most part, we have it all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota Crew won 25 races at the American Youth Cup I. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2019
Sarasota Crew cleans up at American Youth Cup I

The Crew had 25 first-place finishes at the event

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • August 22, 2012
Hush Hush: Sarasota City Commission relegates noise concerns to DSA?

Hush Hush: Sarasota City Commission relegates noise concerns to DSA?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 15, 2015
CDD 5 approves additional palm trimming

The board voted to switch back to a twice-yearly trimming schedule.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2009
Braden River sails into regional semifinal

The Pirates cruised to a 3-0 victory over Ruskin Lennard in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ty Dauphas, Zachary Snyder and Mark Parsons of Freedom watch water drain from their creation during the timing challenge of the water tower competition.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 14, 2016
McNeal students tower over the competition

Annual Elementary Water Tower Competition hosted by Freedom Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
Scientists found the longfin mako shark went as far north as New Jersey. It traveled 5,5000 miles in five months, averaging 36.5 miles per day.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 21, 2015
Rare shark tagged in Cuba discovered near Virginia

Mote scientists tagged a longfin mako shark Feb. 14 and tracked its movements until July 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Paul Evans
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2017
Sarasota doctor helps seniors make healthier decisions

To eat better, doctor Paul Evans says it only takes a few simple decisions.

  • Health
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
THE PRINCIPAL: Kathy Helean

Imagine School: A lunch box, makeup case, purse, stuff-she-should-be-doing-at-home bag and workbag sit on top of Kathy Helean's desk. The principal at Imagine School, in Palmer Ranch, admits she hasn't moved in yet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Warren Roberts, 85, was a distinguished professor at the University of Albany, an author and avid beach walker.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 16, 2018
Warren Roberts remembered for his enthusiastic teachings

Warren Roberts, who died May 8, was a distinguished professor at the University at Albany, SUNY before becoming a beach fixture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Consider giving the gift of friendship this season; 'Government of laws'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
My View: Speeds shouldn't be based on seasonal factors

The exception does not or should not make the rule. Speed limits on Siesta Key, we must trust, became set after careful thought of the Florida Department of Transportation staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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