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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 11, 2022
Sisterhood For Good brings Vegas to Meadows Country Club

The annual fundraiser was held Feb. 11.

  • Black Tie
Lincoln Clauss stands center stage as the Emcee in Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret.'
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 3, 2022
Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret' turns the context inside-out

The musical’s songs remain the same in this Asolo Repertory Theatre production. In Josh Rhodes’ bold reinterpretation, its story is now based on respect.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Owner Bruce Cassidy has turned The Concession Golf Club into a major player on the world stage.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 9, 2023
The man putting The Concession Golf Club on the elite level

Bruce Cassidy has used his coal industry work ethic to bring major golf events to the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 2, 2016
Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Party

The festival kicked off with a party at the Van Wezel.

  • Black Tie
Ava Filewich and Alana Gillis, who are members of the Lakewood Ranch High band, march in the band's semifinals performance.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River, Parrish high school marching bands finish season on bittersweet note

No trophies, but east Bradenton high school marching bands produce sweet final performances.

  • East County
  • Schools
Boaters waving to friends on shore are mistaken for distress signal
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 21, 2023
Boaters waving to friends on shore are mistaken for distress signal

Longboat Key PD’s marine patrol unit was sent to investigate a possible vessel in distress. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sirius Day Spa's Debra Ratzlaff does the nails of 3-year-old Hadley Carter of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2021
Sunshine Kids pampered by Sirius Day Spa in Sarasota area

University Park's Sirius Day Spa welcomes the Sunshine Kids.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Owner Paige Hartmann has assumed some of the responsibility for cleaning The Inn on Siesta Key, amid staffing shortages.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 15, 2023
Siesta Key hotel and lodging managers adapt to staffing challenges

While staffing shortages continue to impact the hospitality industry, some hotels on Siesta Key find ways to keep the island a thriving destination.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 1, 2023
Midyear county budget report: Revenue up, expenses down from projections

County commissioners received six-month fiscal year numbers as fiscal year 2024 budgeting begins.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mitsi Corcoran
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota Schools leaders consider budget options

Sarasota leaders are looking at the Great Recession as a guide for its budget plans for the next five years.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 8, 2013

Today's Stories: Commission approves telecommunication changes;

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charles Marchione walks around an abandoned home. The report said that complaint was that the home was unsafe and needed to be demolished, but he said it wasn’t in bad shape.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Code enforcement: the good, the bad and the ugly

Based on an increase in call volume, the county’s code enforcement department will seek two additional administration positions to help handle violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian Ferguson recently attended a screening of the new "Top Gun: Maverick" film with family in Sarasota.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 16, 2022
Sarasota's Brian Ferguson coordinates realism for 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Ferguson, who grew up in Sarasota, was inspired to join the Navy by the first "Top Gun" film.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shirley Venkataraman advises Seri Jane Kim.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 29, 2021
Prayer shawl ministry knits a community together

A ministry at Christ Church of Longboat Key brings people together for knitting and socialization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandra Frank
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 2, 2024
All Faiths Food Bank CEO leaves behind bigger, stronger nonprofit

Sandra Frank, who helped grow the food bank, will retire after 12 years with the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Adrian Moore, Baruch Feigenbaum |
  • September 13, 2023
A new path for local public transit

Despite population growth, county bus systems have seen a decline in riders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch Boulevard south  of the new Centauri Insurance building is blocked off. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is waiting for Sarasota County to acquire the right of way needed so it can extend the road to Fruitville Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2017
Negotiations delay road extension project for Lakewood Ranch

LWR Boulevard extension can't begin until Sarasota County purchases properties.

  • East County
  • News
Racelle Weiman
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 14, 2023
How to confront hateful speech? With 'brave talk'

A former Temple University professor led a workshop on Longboat Key about how to find the courage to speak up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Frankel strikes his jumping pose.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 18, 2023
Siesta Photo Bomber hopes to keep beachgoers smiling

“It’s refreshing," Larry Frankel says. "I'm passing on good vibes. I just want to see people happy.”

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Walter and Gale Frank in the Grand Bay clubhouse where they got married.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 7, 2023
Longboat couple finds love after loss

Walter and Gale Frank are in their 80s and celebrated their first wedding anniversary last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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