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Florida Studio Theatre's "Babel" explores a dystopian future.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 30, 2023
FST's 'Babel' reveals the pitfalls of building a better baby

Everyone wants a perfect baby. Genetic perfection is the only choice left in the dystopian future of "Babel" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The culmination of the Sarasota Improv Fest is the All Play show, shown here in 2024.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 15, 2025
Sarasota Improv Festival celebrates the evolution of an art form

Improv is changing at warp speed, but Florida Studio Theatre remains at the vanguard.

  • Arts + Culture
Kansas City's Jennifer Imre-Justus and her sister Allison Imre, of Lakewood Ranch, hope to inspire others to support the American Cancer Society. Both sisters are cancer survivors. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch woman to share family cancer survival at Making Strides kickoff

Allison Imre will talk about her and her sister's cancer survival stories Aug. 25 to promote the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob and Patricia Gussin, pictured in Oceanview Publishing headquarters in Mediterranean Plaza. Since the beginning of 2012, the company has had 14 titles on Amazon’s weekly best-seller list.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
Mystery mavens: Bob and Patricia Gussin

Spoiler alert: In 2013, the Longboat Key-based Oceanview Publishing plans to release 13 novels, and many will be downloadable at low prices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Meghan Sasser |
  • November 23, 2016
Gratitude for our liberties

The persecution of the Pilgrims before they celebrated their first Thanksgiving has many parallels to today’s events. They make us thankful for the liberties we enjoy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
After years of working with the military and law enforcement with explosives, Lakewood Ranch's John Scomillio found his best partner was a dog. He now works part-time at Dogs Inc.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 27, 2025
Former explosives expert gets a charge out of helping dogs

Lakewood Ranch's John Scomillio has made a home for himself at Dogs Inc.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Becky Ayech has held fundraisers to help preserve the Old Miakka Schoolhouse for the past 39 years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2024
Old Miakka Fall Hootenanny benefits schoolhouse

Becky Ayech has put on the "country" fundraiser for 39 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Composed of more than 40 members, including professional and amateur musicans, The Pops Orchestra is innovating its concert format with “A Christmas Carol: The Concert.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2015
Community Carol at the Pops Orchestra

The Pops Orchestra combines music and theater for the first time.

  • Arts + Culture
A new Sarasota Staples store is expected to open within the next two weeks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 14, 2012
New Sarasota Staples accepting applications

A new Staples at the corner of Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 is currently training employees and accepting applications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Bruce Porter signs the wall in the sanctuary.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Members sign off on new building

Excitement was in the air as members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian got their first look at the interior of their new sanctuary at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of painting New Pass Bridge.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 1, 2013
New Pass Bridge painting under way

The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of painting New Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith of the Diocese of Southwest Florida was present at the installation of Rev. John C. N. Hall Saturday, Feb. 23 to present him as the new rector.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Installation of St. Boniface New Rector John C. N. Hall

Parishioners welcomed Rev. John C. N. Hall Saturday, Feb. 23 as their new rector. Ted Copeland, St. Boniface's rector for 20 years, retired last spring. The committee has been searching for a new rector since November and after narrowing down a list of 50 candidates they chose Hall. The church was looking for someone who could embrace the church's welcoming nature and someone who could run a large church like St. Boniface. 'This is a place all people are welcome and where we are serious about changing this place and the world for the better, and introducing people to God in new ways,' Hall said.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A birds eye view of a rendering of the new Dr. Mona Jain Middle School.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 13, 2018
Call it Dr. Mona Jain Middle School

Manatee county school board unanimously approves the new name.

  • East County
  • News
Carolyn Kofler, Lt. Governor, Steven Branham, President, holding a picture of Gary Frechette, Kiwanis Florida Governor, Tayna Lilly, Second VP and President Elect for 2017-2018, Susan Phillips, First Vice President and Joe Walsh, Immediate Past President
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 5, 2016
Kiwanis Club installs new officers

The new officers were installed at the club's meeting on Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Big Cat Habitat does performances for the public. Archive photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2015
Big Cat Habitat adds enclosures

The animal rescue has opened new habitat areas for 12 big cats.

  • East County
  • News
Terry Marks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2015
Jewish Housing Federation hires new VP

Terry Marks is the new vice president of philanthropy.

  • East County
  • News
The logo will be used on letterheads, business cards and county publications.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 31, 2014
County adopts new logo

A new sunshine-themed logo is part of a larger rebranding strategy for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2011
CDD 4 tackles security issue

The board will not contract with the Manatee Sheriff's Office for services but instead will look for another security provider.

  • East County
  • News
Construction is underway for fixed-base operator Sheltair. The grass area between the sign and the construction is the future location of Swiss-based aircraft manufacturer Pilatus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 12, 2024
SRQ systematically develops an aviation ecosystem

Aircraft builder Pilatus is the latest addition to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's strategic business diversification plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben Vereen lives to perform
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 10, 2015
Ben Vereen: It's All About the Work

The award-winning film actor and stage performer discusses work and his new film "Time Out of Mind" opening the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
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