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Andrea Prestinario, as Eliza Doolittle, and Jeff Parker, as Henry Higgins, in the Asolo Rep’s "My Fair Lady." Photo courtesy of Annamae Bafia
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 30, 2011
Music Review: 'My Fair Lady'

Sometimes less is more, and when Lerner and Loewe authorized a chamber version of their hit show, 'My Fair Lady,' cutting the cast of 45 to 19 and the orchestra of 27 to two pianists, they knew what they were doing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 10, 2017
School district looking for new director of communications

After ending its contract with an outside PR firm, the district is now seeking one person to oversee communications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Flaherty’s home is located at Queens Harbour behind Bay Isles.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Flaherty Home

The annual home tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jacob Diercks, Tyler Weigand, Kylee Eubanks and Ian Przybylowicz collaborate during an impromptu session on Tuesday.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 15, 2015
SMA cadets receive high-tech training

Sarasota Military Academy equips cadets for cyber breaches and careers in STEM fields with Cyber Patriots.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Cronin keeps a self-made owner's manual detailing every part he installed in his refurbished 1940 Pontiac. Katie Hendrick.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Michael Cronin shares the story of his saffron-colored ride

Every day's a sunny one for Michael Cronin, who drives a rubber duck-colored 1940 Pontiac. (For car aficionados, that's 77 Corvette Yellow.)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scientists believe female manatees race to shallow waters to evade males that want to mate.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 20, 2012
Mating manatee herd lands on Siesta

Mote Marine laboratory staff and volunteers tried to keep onlookers from getting too close to the approximately nine-member herd.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Asolo Rep board President Mary Lou Winnick and Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Some enchanted evening; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
2012 Best of Cops Corner: Longboat Key

It would be a crime if you missed any of last year's best Cops Corner entries. Here are the top cop stories from 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Katie Brooks, Olivia Yaryura, Morgan LaMarc and Madelyn Kumar said they enjoyed meeting competitors from all over the world.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2011
Nolan students compete at international conference

Four students from Nolan competed for the first time in the Future Problem Solving Program International's International Conference in June.

  • East County
  • News
With the upcoming vote on medical marijuana in the November general election, the county is considering a ordinance to regulate land use for creating and distributing marijuana.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2014
Planning Commission to discuss pet resort, marijuana

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will meet tonight at 6:30 in the Commission Chambers at the Administration Building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 4, 2015
Sarasota runners flock to half marathons

A total of 7,000 runners will participate in the Sarasota Music Half Marathon and the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The $21.5 million Siesta Beach Improvements are slated to last for two years.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 10, 2014
County launches Siesta construction website

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
President Murray Blueglass with keynote speaker Cornelle Maxfield
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon on Feb. 10. Cornelle Maxfield, president of the Manatee/Sarasota Black Caucus of Florida spoke about 'Selma to Now.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Port Charlotte Community School 3-0 Sept. 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2013
Sarasota Christian cruises to victory

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Port Charlotte Community School 25-15, 25-8, 25-10 Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Home of the Month: The Perfect Setting
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 7, 2014
Home of the Month: The Perfect Setting

A stylish St. Armands home showcases a lifetime of collecting fine art and design.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 22, 2018
Sarasota County early ballots begin rolling in

More vote-by-mail ballots have been received by the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' office than early votes for the Aug. 28 primary election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rudy Fraraccio is bringing old-school attitude to the Rams' head coaching position.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 11, 2019
New Rams basketball coach wants team to focus on routine, not going viral

New Riverview High Rams basketball coach Rudy Fraraccio wants team to focus on routine, not going viral

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 30, 2018
Sand Cay hops into Easter weekend

Sand Cay Beach Resort hosted its annual Easter egg hunt and lunch on March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • June 18, 2013
Team REDS to race against bullying

Team REDS to race against bullying

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 28, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 28

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 28

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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