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The current Osprey fishing pier was built in 1973.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 23, 2014
Osprey fishing pier reconstruction back on track

After a drawn-out permitting process, a county project to rebuild the historic Osprey fishing pier on Little Sarasota Bay has moved into the design phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 15, 2015
Music review: 'West Side Story'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's raw, powerful production is on par with the show's original Broadway run.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Pettingell
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 18, 2012
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Pettingell tops $8 million in pending volume; Mitchell, Rodgers join Coldwell Banker LBK; SAR opens School of Real Estate

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis cites the town’s beach program, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center and rebuilt town facilities as some of the town’s greatest accomplishments under his direction. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
St. Denis: a history

Bruce St. Denis began his tenure with the town in October 1996 and became town manager less than a year later.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Ballet's Theatre of Dreams. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2013
Sarasota Ballet announces 2013/2014 season

Highlights of the season include Ashton's "Les Illuminations," a world premiere by Will Tuckett, a second showcase of The Nutcracker and a still-to-be confirmed guest performance by Johan Kobborg, Alina Cojocaru of The Royal Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 14, 2015
Whole Foods, Wawa locations face zoning issues

Sarasota County staff have recommended against allowing a developer to remove wetlands for the proposed University Station.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. The Rev. Steve Price, co-pastor of Harvest United Methodist Church, made his television debut Nov. 26, as a contestant on "Wheel of Fortune."
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 4, 2013
The 'Price' is Right

'Wheel of Fortune' welcomes Steve Price, of United Harvest Methodist Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2012
County closes portion of Upper Manatee River Road

Upper Manatee River Road west of Rye Road has been closed temporarily.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 21, 2009
Dream theater

After drifting from venue to venue for 10 years, the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe has reorganized, re-energized and is ready to lay down its roots.

  • Arts + Culture
Surveillance tape shows Dep. Mark Perrin grabbing a teenage girl and throwing her out of her seat.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 12, 2011
Deputy fired for excessive use of force (VIDEO)

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Dep. Mark Perrin jerked a girl completely out of her seat on a school bus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2013
Sarasota Film Festival tickets selling fast

SFF staff has a "Stand by only," "Do Not Miss" and "Going Fast" list they update constantly in the lobby of Regal Hollywood 20

  • Arts + Culture
Renée Fleming will make her Sarasota debut with Anu Tali and the Sarasota Orchestra at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on January 27.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 13, 2015
Renée Fleming to perform at the Van Wezel on January 27

The acclaimed soprano will make her Sarasota debut with Anu Tali and the Sarasota Orchestra

  • Arts + Culture
Bernie Farber turned 102 last week. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
Your Town

Bernie Farber celebrates 102nd birthday; MTC hosts SkillsUSA; and Leap Year baby celebrates first birthday

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Gene Jaleski told The Longboat Observer town government is not the right place for him.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Jaleski Resigns

Commissioner Gene Jaleski resigned from the Town Commission Tuesday, May 25. In his resignation letter, he apologized to the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee, which he offended in an e-mail he sent Saturday, May 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 28, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2015
LADDER UP: Welcome the 619

East Manatee Fire Rescue added a new $1 million truck with a 100-foot ladder to its fleet last week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch gym opens new facility; Cougars suffer first loss; ODA tees off in tri-match; Golfers win championship

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Danielle Valley

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch swimmer Danielle Valley.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2009
Our View

Union needs to face the music

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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