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Sarasota High School Drama Department scared the circle by playing the part of zombies prior to performing “Thriller” at last year’s Fright Night on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
10 to Attend: Longboat Key

Get in the spirit of season by making plans to attend these don't-miss events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Miller finished  first in the Men'  s 2nd Varsity 8+, Men'  s Lightweight 8+ and the Men'  s Lightweight 4x. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota Crew starts season strong

The club had 34 first-place finishes at the Plant Spring Invite on Jan. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Arrival From Sweden, a ABBA tribute band, comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, April 29.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 24-30

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Our View

Summer is sure to be hot, steamy

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 18, 2014
All Faiths, Big Cat roar for support

The Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary and Bonfire Jam Band have partnered for a fundraiser benefiting All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger, an effort to feed more than 2,000 children in Sarasota this summer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
Our View: 100 can't speak for all

What is the role of the "state"?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 24, 2010
Ranch casts line for area anglers

The LWR Community Activities Youth Fishing Tournament will take place Feb. 27.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Thunder earn tournament berth; Lady Blazers take win during Senior Night; Lady Thunder take the win on Senior Night; ODA rolls past SW Florida Christian; Sarasota Crew 4+ squad wins gold

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hayden Lesser, a sophomore at Parrish Community High, has only been rowing since 2017. He finished ninth in the country in the U17 Men's 1x at the Youth National Regatta. Photo courtesy MCYR.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 16, 2021
East County rower proves talent at National Regatta

Manatee County Youth Rowing sophomore makes his mark in the U17 1x races.

  • East County
  • Sports
George Nickson and Samantha Bennett, co-founders and co-artistic directors of enSRQ, kick off their 10th season with "Tangled Whispers" on Oct. 27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 20, 2025
A contemporary classical music troupe grows in Sarasota

Samantha Bennett and George Nickson are kicking off enSRQ's 10th season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Medallion Home celebrates record year; Keller Williams adds two to staff; Cool Today wins Angie's List award; Timucuan opens office in Lakewood

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County considers an East County water park; School District mulls over security options; New foundation raising rowing park funds

  • East County
  • News
Although a Siesta Key group was happy with the latest development in the lawsuit, the city didn't see it as a setback.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2019
Lawsuit challenging Big Pass dredge advances

A judge has determined an argument from Siesta Key residents meets legal requirements, ordering the city to respond to the project’s opponents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 11, 2015
Taking minutes

The length of City Commission meetings has become a topic of concern for those sitting on the board, after commissioners questioned the structure of those meetings during two recent discussions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 29, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Dec. 1-6

Dance, drama and classical music will be the big draws in Sarasota this week, but there's also jazz, comedy and burlesque on the docket.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The 1994 Cardinal Mooney softball state championship team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 24, 2014
Sidelines

Cardinal Mooney to induct athletes into hall of fame; Ward's double-double propels ODA to win; and more local sports news.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Rosemary District overlay has allowed for the construction of higher-density developments like the CitySide apartments.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 31, 2018
Rosemary District crafts new density concepts

City staff is working with Rosemary District stakeholders on a potential incentive system that will link new development to neighborhood improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cosenza
  • By Sean Roth |
  • September 26, 2012
National REIT snags apartment complex

An Illinois-based REIT has purchased Lost Creek Apartments.

  • East County
  • News
Maddie Koczersut makes the winning throw for her team.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 16, 2018
Dodging for good

Lakewood Ranch high school students give back to a local charity.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 624 S. Palm Avenue could eventually be replaced by a high-rise building.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2014
Commission to hear historic demolition appeal

At Monday's Sarasota City Commission meeting, the board will discuss the proposed - and contested - demolition of a historically designated Palm Avenue property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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