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"Around the World in 80 Days" runs through June 23. Photo by Andrew Billington
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 10, 2019
Asolo Rep's 'Around the World in 80 Days' takes all generations on a fun trip

Laura Eason’s adaptation of Jules Verne’s novel takes Asolo Repertory Theatre audiences on a voyage of imagination.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota senior Robbie Peterson captured gold in the 4A boys triple jump.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota High wins gold, silver and bronze at the state track meet

Sarasota High wins gold, silver and bronze at the state track meet at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Margaret Good celebrates with supporters in Sarasota Tuesday after her win in the District 72 special election.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 13, 2018
Good wins special election in House District 72

Democrats take control of House District 72 after losing the seat by nearly 17 points in 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch resident Hannah Sage said it was a dream to meet "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek. Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident earns Jeopardy! college finals

St. Stephens graduate Hannah Sage wins semifinal round by $1.

  • East County
  • News
The Mustangs laugh with each other on the bench.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball maximizes laughs on and off court

The Mustangs deliver jabs as often as victories — which is quite often.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 2, 2014
Top Sports Moments of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the Sarasota Observer once again celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Out-of-Door Academy freshman Michael Garzia (No. 0) ran for over 100 yards, scored a touchdown and made an interception in the a 19-14 win over The Master's Academy on May 15.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 19, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Michael Garzia

Out-of-Door Academy freshman had a breakout performance in spring game win.

  • East County
  • Sports
The requested artwork is intended to be displayed in the Fruitville Road roundabout at Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 9, 2022
Public art board won't dwell on rejected roundabout recommendation

After the Sarasota City Commission rejected Dwell for public art in a high-profile roundabout, the PAC will revisit its top 10 candidates for the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Abdel H. Elhoushy is the lead physician at Comprehensive Pain Solutions. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 19, 2022
Pain management physician seeks going beyond the symptoms

Comprehensive Pain Solutions at Center Point Medical Center grows with the new development.

  • East County
  • Business
The crosswalk at Treasure Boat Way will be improved, after resident complaints. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 27, 2011
Intersection focus of new complaints

Residents complaining about visibility issues at the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Ocean Boulevard have won county staff's vows to alleviate those concerns.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rock Solid Construction Group President Marjorie Broughton stands on the job site of a custom home the company is building.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 9, 2011
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year winner: Marjorie Broughton

Marjorie Broughton was named Women Entrepreneur of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A wooden model depicts Dan Johnson's symphony hall design, “Discovery." Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 12, 2016
CityLab Sarasota students design a new future for the bayfront

The Center for Architecture Sarasota exhibit showcases visions for a bayfront cultural district.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 20, 2014
Roat: a voice and a vision for Sarasota County

Paul Roat's work as an editor and a photographer for the Pelican Press and Anna Maria Islander spanned some of the area's most memorable moments and highlighted his passion for the community in which he lived.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Letters rip, praise Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh.
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch area letters hammer, support Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh

Some call for Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's resignation, others praise her work to get a vaccination site in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 18, 2010
MY VIEW: 4 reasons to nix the school tax

The reasons why Sarasota County taxpayers - and parents - should oppose the renewal of the district's special one-mill tax extension continue to mount in stunning fashion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 5, 2010
Body of work

After working as a professional sculptor for 16 years, Keith Christopher lands his first monumental commission -- a 9-foot-tall Roman goddess to be installed this summer in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 6, 2013
Experts raise prescription-drug awareness

A forum at The Out-of-Door Academy Feb. 28 shed light on the problem of prescription drugs and changes being made to combat the epidemic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2013
Pension liabilities: the elephant in the city

Sarasota's unfunded pension obligations are widely acknowledged as a serious issue that needs to be addressed - so why isn't more being done?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's single-family home market has stayed strong despite pressure from increasing mortgage rates.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2024
Economist calls Sarasota County recession resistant

Any near-term economic downtown should have little effect on tax revenues as the County Commission embarks on budget planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local residents looking for a non-stop flight to New York will get their wish in December.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2012
SRQ adds non-stop service to New York LaGuardia

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is adding daily non-stop service to New York LaGuardia International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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