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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 5, 2016
The Role of a Lifetime: Tori Bates to play Annie in Broadway national tour

The 11-year-old Sarasota actress will be the first mixed-race actor to portray the iconic role in the touring production.

  • Arts + Culture
Ken Sommers, a teacher, athlete and football and basketball coach at ODA, also serves as board chairman for an organization that runs soccer programs in Haiti.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 15, 2014
ODA teacher unveils sports grant program

Ken Sommers and his 1-year-old foundation, Games 4 Good, seek to fund nonprofits that aim to use sports for positive change.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 1, 2011
Former Marauder Nathan Adcock lands with Royals

Former Bradenton Marauders pitcher Nathan Adcock, who was selected by the Kansas City Royals with the fifth pick in the 2010 Rule 5 Draft, was named to the Royals' 2011 Opening Day roster.

  • East County
  • Sports
Resident Martin Hyde has called the new email system an obfuscation of public records.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 26, 2018
City officials discuss public access to emails

At least two people have raised concerns about a new system that changes the ability to read emails to and from city employees.

  • Sarasota
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Guy Braunstein
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 13, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 6

'Our Town' delights with a beautifully presented, exciting performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Untie your weekend with Black Tie Untied!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 4, 2013
March 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town Commission set to modify tourism ordinance tonight; Rezone application considered for new Walmart on Beneva Road; Commissioners to consider rezone on North Trail parcel; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
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Cheryl Bulfin, a third grade teacher, guides her students through a lesson. All teachers receive a $5,201 supplement from the millage. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
School District of Manatee County officials — 1 mill made huge difference

School District of Manatee County says 2018 1-mill property tax referendum was crucial.

  • East County
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Read some of our favorite Cops Corner entries from this week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

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  • Cops Corner
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  • By Coral Pleas |
  • February 18, 2014
Short hair: The new long?

Short hair: The new long?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Feb. 27: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart; $39,000 in jewelry stolen from Manatee County home; MW Group claims renovation is not feasible; New Lakewood Ranch triathlon club a community builder

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jimmy "the fishman" Johnson lives on Siesta Key with his 23-year-old African gray parrot, Harley.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 7, 2013
Your Neighbor: Jimmy Johnson

Jimmy "the fishman" Johnson is a self-described beach bum. But, the former restaurant owner is anything but lazy. Johnson used to sell 3,000 surf-and-turf dinners a week, at his restaurant in Wildwood, N.J.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
This week in history 10.8.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Muth says he is looking forward to spending more time with his wife and grandchildren.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Muth

Ashton Elementary Principal Bill Muth is ready to retire after serving 26 years as a principal in Sarasota County.

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Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 1, 2016
Embracing the unknown with FST Improv's Comedy Lottery

Embracing the Unknown: FST Improv Comedy Lottery

  • Arts + Culture
Jack Richardson will face incumbent Betsy Benac in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
County Commission — District 7: Jack Richardson

Richardson will face incumbent Betsy Benac in the general election.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 30, 2017
Braden River football beats Booker 42-7

The Pirates scored their first four possessions.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards: Secur-All Insurance

Rookie Business - Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Arnold Simonsen Players Studio will open in the Rosemary Square development this September.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2016
Players Performing Arts Studio to open new educational facility

The theater will open the Arnold Simonsen Players Studio this September in the new Rosemary Square development.

  • Arts + Culture
Signs have been posted around Turtle Beach warning of the water quality.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 25, 2011
Beachgoers warned of water advisory

The health department has detected elevated levels of bacteria on Siesta Key's Turtle Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When complete next year, Zota Beach Resort will feature a new 84-room hotel tower in addition to a completely renovated 103-room hotel that sits on the site at 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2015
Former Hilton becomes Zota Beach Resort

Zota Beach Resort, the new name of the former Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort, will open in late 2016.

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