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Photo by Renee McVety
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 13, 2015
Theater review: 'Hair'

The spirit of the ’60s is alive and well in this Venice Theatre production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2012
UPCC women celebrate the arts

Fifty members of the University Park Women's Club enjoyed a cultural extravaganza during their recent trip to St. Petersburg.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Superintendent Tim McGonegal had previously offered two budget cut proposals.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2011
Manatee school board delays budget decision

Manatee County School Board members asked Superintendent Tim McGonegal to revise his budget recommendations.

  • East County
  • News
Jerry Schoenholtz, developer Randy Moore, interior designer Carrie Riley, Michael Saunders, and architect Mark Sultana celebrate the start of construction.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 9, 2014
Condo construction brings Infinity of possibilities

On Dec. 3, a groundbreaking ceremony celebrated the start of construction at Infinity of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • September 24, 2012
An Evening in Provence at Beau Monde Showroom

An Evening in Provence at Beau Monde Showroom

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • October 19, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Sheffield Chastain and Stephanie Weeks in FST's "The Best of Enemies." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • January 2, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Best of Enemies'

Richard Hopkins has directed an astounding production of "The Best of Enemies" as tight as the strings of a violin, each note resonating a variation of a wide range of emotion.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 28, 2016
Casey Key properties sell for $6 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 11 and July 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
News briefs

SCAT station on drawing board; County plunges into water park negotiations; Beruff appointed to healthcare commission

  • East County
  • News
Ringling College fundraisers and supporters break ground on the city block on the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Way and Cocoanut Avenue.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 22, 2015
Ringling College breaks ground on Soundstage

Filmmaker Roman Coppola, college president Larry R. Thompson and Sarasota mayor Willie Shaw and more were on hand to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Sarasota film.

  • Arts + Culture
Sheriff Tom Knight said the department needs more deputies to monitor activity east of I-75 as the area continues to grow.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 17, 2015
Knight rolls out Sheriff's Office needs

The Sheriff's Office is experiencing everything from water damage to cramped quarters at a number of its facilities, and is asking the Sarasota County commissioners to start focusing on improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 11, 2012
Red tide detected in 'very low' levels on LBK

Samples taken Monday by the Sarasota County Health Department showed low concentrations that could result in respiratory irritation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 20, 2015
Jack Dusty adds new cocktails packed with stories

Ingi Sigurdsson, lead bartender, unveils fresh drinks and the stories behind them

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 1, 2016
LBK firefighters light up

The town’s previous contract with its firefighters union was a model for Florida cities. It capped pension costs. The new contract, if approved, regresses on pensions and raises.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Larry Grossman resigned in a June 22 email to Mayor Jim Brown. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2014
Grossman resigns from ULI committee

Larry Grossman is the second citizen to resign from the Urban Land Institute Implementation Advisory Committee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
CDD Chairwoman Joyce Sandy discusses the need for for a simpler methodology when crafting future fiscal year budgets. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 13, 2014
Community adopts budget for fiscal year

Some residents believe the 'minimal changes' in assessments for Heritage Harbour South CDD affects their budget.

  • East County
  • News
Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
  • News
Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman cuts a ribbon to dedicate the temporary Gulf Gate Library. Commissioners Nora Patterson and Charles Hines look on.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 20, 2013
Gulf Gate Library opens at Sarasota Square Mall

Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Carolyn Mason cut the blue ribbon to open the mall's temporary location Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SMR Farms has about 30 of 1,200 acres dedicated to the trial fertilizer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2011
SMR Farms named top grower

Lakewood Ranch-based SMR Farms has been selected as one of Tropicana's top growers for 2010-2011.

  • East County
  • News
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