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"Lucky Us" by Amy Bloom
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • September 3, 2014
BOOK REVIEW: 'Lucky Us' by Amy Bloom

Amy Bloom has crafted a novel that is highly amusing, frequently heartwarming and unabashedly off-kilter.

  • Arts + Culture
Audrey Lipton, Marina Wright, Emma Devine, Michael Bajjaly, Emily Arthur and Sharon Albert star in "Fiddler on the Roof." Photo by Denny Miller.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • May 13, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Fiddler on the Roof'

The Manatee Players is currently running an enjoyable production of the endearingly entertaining "Fiddler on the Roof."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2009
ODA announces new board member

The Out-of-Door Academy has named Adam Armbruster to its Board of Trustees.

  • East County
  • Schools
Shelby Anderson, Nicki Green, Hannah Asay and Theresa Simunovic all qualified for the state championship meet Feb. 12 in Kissimmee.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2011
Mustangs advance to states

The Lakewood Ranch High girls weightlifting team will send four girls to the state championship meet Feb. 12 in Kissimmee.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2009
Obituary: Bob Twigg

Twigg, 62, was a veteran journalist and the husband of P&Z Board Chairwoman B.J. Webb.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Sandy McIver said Palm-Aire is still a safe community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Observe & Report: Lakewood Ranch's additional security services

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts currently pay $330,000 annually to have additional private security guards and patrols in the community. The private companies cannot make arrests, and the majority of their reports are responses to suspicious vehicles and vandalism.

  • East County
  • News
It’s all hands on deck in the Bowne’s Lab Theatre for reading day for the “Write A Play” program.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 25, 2015
Child’s Playwriting

The Florida Studio Theatre’s ‘Write A Play’ program wades through more than 4,000 plays by young dramatists from around the world.

  • Arts + Culture
Roz Goldberg, chair and founder of the Jewish Film Festival, seeks to spread Jewish culture to the entire community via the silver screen.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 25, 2015
Cinematic Cultural Exchange

The Jewish Film Festival enters its sixth year with expansion throughout Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 4, 2014
Busted: This Week in Police Reports — Thursday, Dec. 4

Busted: This Week in Police Reports — Thursday, Dec. 4

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Teicher played a few of her favorite songs and even one of her own after hours Thursday, Aug. 11, at Pastry Art.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 17, 2011
Scene & Heard

Have you seen this face?; Strauss whips Blues Fest into shape; Carreño Dance Festival features youth; Book club dons '60s fashions for 'The Help'

  • Arts + Culture
A ride on the Silver Queen gondola provides a spectacular view of Aspen, Colo.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • November 23, 2010
Alluring Aspen

When most people think of Aspen, they envision skiing, summer festivals and high prices. It's worth a visit to see if the mountain mecca's attractions appeal to you.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emily Sperling loves hip hop and rap music.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Emily Sperling

Emily Sperling was named Lakewood Ranch-based Shelterbox USA's president in late March. Learn more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • News
The property is on the border of Laurel Park, which means the development would also have to go through the Laurel Park Overlay District review process.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 5, 2015
Development raises questions about attainable housing standards

The city of Sarasota is allowing a developer to move ahead with plans for a residential project near Laurel Park, but more discussion about affordable housing requirements remains. Also, the city makes a decision on a land swap with Ringling College.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
News Briefs

Police searchingfor crime spree suspect Man found dead in Cascades community pool Manatee school district approves 2011-12 budget Latin Chamber plans Quinceañera Technology students win firsts at nationals

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2009
School board OKs MTI move, master plan

The Manatee County School Board Dec. 14 unanimously approved the concept of constructing a new Manatee Technical Institute campus along State Road 70 frontage as well as an master plan for the overall 195-acre parcel on which the school would sit.

  • East County
  • News
The MSC Foundation gave almost $30,000 in grants to 20 charitable organizations.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 12, 2013
Michael Saunders & Co. supports community with grants

Michael Saunders & Co.'s MSC Foundation donates $30,000 in charitable grants to local community organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2009
Soccer squads kick off 2009 season

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy all look to build off of last season's success.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lydia Borowicz, Gracie Lee Brown and director Peter Amster discuss and admire the new production of "The Matchmaker."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 1, 2014
The first date with 'The Matchmaker'

Asolo Repertory Theatre held a meet and greet for its upcoming production of Thornton Wilder's 'The Matchmaker.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2012
Obituary: Milton Lucow

Milton Lucow, of Sarasota, died May 28. He was 87.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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