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Florida Studio Theatre's new property (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 13, 2013
Florida Studio Theatre buys $180,000 property

Florida Studio Theatre buys a new residential property to house its actors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2010
Observer Updates 08.05.10

The $300,000 facelift at the Church of the Redeemer is nearly complete, except for a set of plantation shutters that has yet to be delivered.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shelby Ernst won the High School Novice Lightweight event with a time of 7:51. Photo courtesy the Sarasota Scullers.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2017
Sarasota Scullers win gold, silver at Southern Sprints

26 rowers set new personal records at the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Chef Jamie stands the heat in 'Hell's Kitchen'

On Monday's episode of 'Hell's Kitchen,' Chef Jamie Gregorich, sous chef at Euphemia Haye, proved she can stand the heat in the kitchen - by surviving another elimination.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Gan Director Laura Freedman, Krisztina Campion, Illene Dyrda, Julie Pines, Ashley Fox, Cheryl Brilliant, Lila Biller, Maxwell Jackson, Alexander Nir and Jackson Mitchell
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 25, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Camp Gan

One little, two little, three little aliens; four little, five little, six little astronauts ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2012
News Briefs

Sarasota Memorial named a Top 100 hospital; Special Olympics Torch Run

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 26-foot tall statue was removed in April after a woman driving a four-door white Mercedes Benz smashed into the base of the statue, causing enough damage to the structure to force it to come down.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 31, 2012
'Unconditional Surrender' statue comes back in November

A white Mercedes Benz crashed into the statue April 26. The statue is being repaired and expected to be back up in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota Memorial Health Foundation tees up for golf tournament

SMHF held a pre-reception cocktail party on April 26 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By The Insider |
  • April 9, 2013
7 MUST SEE FILMS: 4/9 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE FILMS: 4/9 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Of homes sold in the community in 2011, 56% were new homes and 44% were resales.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2012
Lakewood Ranch doubles home sales

LWR Communities reported it saw a 70% increase in new home sales in 2011 compared to the prior year.

  • East County
  • News
In 2014, teenage drivers throughout the state were involved in 38,000 car crashes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 21, 2015
Teen Driver Safety Week continues through Oct. 24

National Safety Council aims to educate the public on safe driving practices for teens.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
The Colony welcomes some familiar faces

Longboat Key resident Barbara Bishop is enjoying family visiting from New Hampshire.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hundreds of youth and masters team from across the country will compete in this year's regatta.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Invitational Rowing Regatta

The Sarasota County Rowing Club will host the second annual Sarasota Invitational Rowing Regatta this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 3, 2020
SCAT operator tests positive for COVID-19

The operator drove routes 3, 14, 40 and 100 from May 26 through June 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Area health officials urge young adults to check with their health-care providers to determine what vaccines they need.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • July 31, 2013
Young adults reminded to get vaccines

August is immunization awareness month, and area health officials urge young adults age 19 to 26 to catch up on their vaccinations

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2022, former Sailor Brian Battie became the sixth USF Bulls running back to record 1,000 rushing yards in a season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2022
Sarasota-area college football players wrap up successful seasons

Some players played up to their own high standards, while others showed flashes of the potential they possess.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kathy Garcia, Susan Phillips and Linda Ulrich represent the Longboat Key Garden Club. (File photo)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 20, 2022
Light up Longboat will be Nov. 26

The fourth annual holiday lights event is being held at the Town Center Green at 600 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This map of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch shows areas to be repaved by section. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Main Street advises patrons of parking lot improvements

Repaving work will continue through early September.

  • East County
  • News
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