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Scott Ehrenpreis, Eldred Brown and Jennifer Kwiatkowski will perform in “The Long Reunion” at Manatee Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy Dan Austin
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 23, 2018
'The Long Reunion' sinks its teeth into climate change with Manatee Players

Jack Gilhooley’s darkly comic play “The Long Reunion” confronts climate change in a world premiere at Manatee Performing Arts Center.

  • Arts + Culture
Gary Saunders reads some records on the beach.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 22, 2023
Longboat Luau is a labor of love on WSLR

Gary Saunders returns to the radio after a 30-year hiatus. The Ho Dad is live and in color from the Monkey Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County's planned shuttle service between downtown and SRQ would utilize trolley-like vehicles every 20 to 30 minutes.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 29, 2023
County plans trolley service between SRQ and downtown Sarasota

The shuttle service would serve the growing number of visitors flying into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and staying downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley Moody and Rick Wells. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 26, 2021
Attorney general presents award to Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Florida attorney general presents Back the Blue Award to Manatee County Sheriff's Office

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The war is here, personal
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 8, 2023
The war is here, personal

The Israel-Hamas War is being fought 7,000 miles away. But within the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish community, the war is touching families directly. Everyone "must thrust himself … into this struggle."

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By James Peter |
  • March 29, 2023
What’s the point of writing (and editing)?

The Longboat Key Observer's new managing editor wrestles with lightweight issues like our unreliable memories and the purpose of writing and reading.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Artistic Director Bruno Giuranna performs every year. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 22, 2019
Final La Musica concert offers a kaleidoscope of musical emotions

The 2019 La Musica International Chamber Music Festival ended on the right note.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 12, 2016
Film review: 'Sully'

Tom Hanks is at his best portraying an everyman, confident in his ability to do the right thing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ty Bryant is the new girls basketball coach at Booker High. Photo courtesy Phil Helmuth.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 21, 2020
Booker girls basketball gives longtime youth and AAU coach a chance

Ty Bryant will take over the program in 2020-2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Whitaker Lofts is the latest residential development to be approved in the North Trail Overlay District. The project includes 19 condos and more than 8,000 square feet of retail. (Courtesy of Halflants + Pichette Architects)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2022
New residences planned to revive North Tamiami Trail district

Nearly 10 years after it was adopted by the city, the special zoning district meant to improve Tamiami Trail from downtown to University Parkway is beginning to see long-awaited redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverwalk's Richard Tatem has been sworn in as the District 5 representative on the School Board of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 6, 2022
Retired Air Force colonel ready to begin new duty as school board member

Lakewood Ranch's Richard Tatem, the new District 5 representative, says the search for a new School District of Manatee County superintendent is a top priority.

  • East County
  • Schools
Rudolf Mootz and Gerda Meyer performed a wire-comedy act as part of their show. Together with their daughter, Dagmar, they formed The Pedrolas. Photo Courtesy of Dagmar Mootz-Beavers
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 11, 2017
Circus Ring of Fame to gain 6 greats

From performers to owners, this year's inductees shaped the circus world in their own ways.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hodges Soileau
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 30, 2023
'The Baby-Sitters Club' cover illustrator recalls how he created his iconic work

Hodges Soileau, whose cover illustrations defined the series for a generation of readers, will visit Sarasota for an exhibition Dec. 1-2.

  • Arts + Culture
Cheryl Taub, local artist, has a master's in art education and has been creating art all her life.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 21, 2023
Town exhibit showcases work from local artists

The seventh annual Artists’ Reception at Longboat Key Town Hall was the largest one yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colton Lawson rides his four wheeler on his family's property.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 6, 2023
Four-wheeler rider wins championship despite past limb injury

Seven-year-old Colton Lawson never lost the need for speed after losing the lower part of both legs in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City, county, schools set to resume normal operations Thursday
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 30, 2023
City, county, schools set to resume normal operations Thursday

Government offices will reopen and schools used as shelters are being prepared for students to return.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rock star Mick Jagger and former ballerina Melanie Hamrick's Lake Club home at 15809 Clearlake Ave. sold for $3.25 million. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,726 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 12, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 28 to Sept. 1 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Clearlake Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.25 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Michael Cucci has seven touchdown catches on the season, including the one pictured against Lemon Bay High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch senior wideout capitalizing on his opportunity

All Michael Cucci wanted was a chance to show his skills.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tim Tremblay, 61, said he loves baseball because of the people the sport attracts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2023
40-and-up baseball finds a home in Manatee County

The league, which also includes players from Sarasota County, prepares for its inaugural season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County School Board Superintendent Lori White (left) and School Board member Jane Goodwin discuss school renovations at Tuesday’s monthly work session.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 22, 2013
School Board reports savings on renovation projects

The Sarasota County School Board kicked off the new school year with some good news - all facility renovation projects are on time and under budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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