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Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2017
Theater review: 'The Drunken City'

“The Drunken City” serves up intoxicating comedy at the Asolo Conservatory.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Haley Legg, Ali Alger, Hannah Ott, Carrie Dutting, Morgan Kirchman, Levi Waxler and Olivia Yagy, along with other students in their group, created the film "Safe," which has received nominations at six international film festivals.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 11, 2014
Student film is a safe bet for a positive message

'Safe,' featuring East County teens, lands Toronto Film Fest nomination.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 8, 2014
Sarasota stages foster upcoming actor

Actor David Foster is an example of what happens when a talented child grows up on the stages of Sarasota and then decides to pursue acting.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 23, 2016
Garden Club visits Mote

Members and guests of the Longboat Key Garden Club enjoyed a morning at Mote Marine Aquarium June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jordan Moctezuma makes friends with one of the rabbits in the petting zoo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 7, 2016
St. Boniface celebrates end of school year

St. Boniface celebrates end of school year

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Haven happenings

Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities has plenty to be happy about this holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
Volunteer now

Need something to do now through Feb. 22?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Heather Hackett, of Sarasota Music Half Marathon, and Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family care.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 16, 2014
LWRBA July Luncheon: "The Regional Impact of Tourism and Sports"

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its July Luncheon July 16, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom. Attendees of The Regional Impact of Tourism & Sports event enjoyed lunch and a presentation on by Visit Sarasota County representatives Nicole Rissler and Virginia Haley.

  • East County
  • News
Amelia Miley decorates the tree dressed as an elf.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven class decorates courthouse tree

Bay Haven Elementary student's visited the Sarasota Judicial Courthouse Wednesday, Dec. 11. Mrs. Missy Owen's third-grade class, who have been learning about politics in school, sang carols and decorated the Christmas tree before taking a tour of the courthouse.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cassie Gremp with her dad, Corey
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Spirit Night

Braden River Elementary invited students and their families to spend their Monday evening having dinner at Chick-fil-A. A portion of the proceeds was donated back to Braden River Elementary. To make things even more fun, Braden River promised that the class with the largest turnout of families would get a visit from The Cow and a snack.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rich Swier Sr. |
  • June 28, 2012
My View: Israel: The Masada Paradigm

During my recent trip to Israel I visited many historical sites. One site that struck me was Masada (Hebrew for fortress). Masada embodies the spirit of Israel. It is located in the Southeastern part of Israel near the Dead Sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Woody Harrelson said if he had to choose which of his characters' worlds to live in, he would choose the world of "Now You See Me."
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 30, 2018
Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson visits Ringling College

The acclaimed actor screened his directorial debut, 'Lost in London,' and answered audience questions on Jan. 29 at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 19, 2021
Patsy Ann Wingo (née Christian)

On Monday, July 12, 2021, Patsy Ann Wingo (née Christian) died at the age of 85 in her WV home in Lewisburg.

  • Siesta Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The cast of Learned Ladies (Courtesy photo: Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 3, 2022
Molière for a new generation

'The Learned Ladies' offers a crash course in comedy in The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training’s latest production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Brianna Barnes, Michael James Byrne, Eddie Weaver and Jannie Jones bring many of your favorite 70's songs to live in this original revue.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 8, 2022
FST brings series of emotional arcs with smart yet fun 1970s revue

Florida Studio Theatre’s latest cabaret revue celebrates the decade of revolution, evolution, disco and dance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 14, 2009
Larson qualifies for District 1

Lynn Larson's qualification ensures the town will hold a preliminary election in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Lady Pirates win second district game

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Bayshore 4-0 in Class 4A-District 10 action Sept. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Early voting continues this week

The town of Longboat Key is holding early voting for a town-wide preliminary election for District 1 candidates Lynn Larson, Lee Pokoik and incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg through Friday, Jan. 22, at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2009
Manatee East Minors extend perfect season

Manatee East Little League's 9-and-10-year-old All-Stars advanced to the district championship game with a 10-9 victory over North River National July 7. The team will play in the district championship at 6 p.m., July 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 14, 2010
Real-estate sales reach four-year high

With 753 total property sales, March saw the highest number of transactions since December 2005.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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