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Fausto Stampiglia calls it a career after more than 60 years.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 26, 2022
Rev. Fausto Stampiglia calls it a career

The beloved St. Martha Catholic Church figure has retired after 31 years at the parish.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alberto Bonilla and Ben Cherry star as a writer and director trying to protect their product in "Smoke & Mirrors." (Photo courtesy of John Jones)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2022
'Smoke & Mirrors' conceal murder-mystery twists

How do you like your theater renditions of Hollywood movies? With a side of intrigue? "Smoke & Mirrors" at Florida Studio Theatre has you covered.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Riverview High volleyball Coach Nickie Halbert returned to the court Sept. 20 after having a baby, Niko Alexander Cristiani, on Aug. 30.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Riveview volleyball coach returns to the bench as a mother

Nickie Halbert missed approximately three weeks after the birth of her son, Niko Alexander Cristiani

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Commercial real estate agents Michele Fuller and Stacy Rosenberg hope to attract users that will service the neighborhood and also compliment one another.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2020
Businesses flock to new plaza in Bradenton

School House Plaza is expected to open in summer off State Road 64 near Haile Middle School.

  • East County
  • News
Francesco Baronti's "Listen to the Earth" and James Grant's composition of the same name were originally commissioned for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 20, 2022
Composer journeys out of this world with ecological libretto

James Grant's long-awaited opus, created for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, will finally be performed for the first time by Choral Artists of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 10, 2021
Welcome back: We dug up so much Longboat Key news at the beach

You missed a lot of summer blockbusters this year. Not at the theater. In Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peter Wish
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 4, 2022
Book Talk, Mayor Erik Arroyo visit Selby Library

The first speaker was Peter Wish, an author whose strategy Arroyo used in his campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2011
Magazine sales solicit warnings from police

Longboat Key police have issued at least six warnings in December to individuals selling magazine subscriptions without permits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home offers nearly 8,500 square feet and was designed by architect Thorning Little and built in 2010 by Bruce Saba. The home includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms and two half baths. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 13, 2022
Harbor Acres home sells for $15.5 million

The 1.5-acre property on Vista Drive fronts Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • February 13, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch junior Clayton Dees (5) played his first 10 high school football games at quarterback in 2022. Dees said he's excited to have a grasp of the Mustangs' scheme going into 2023. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River football have offseason work to do

The high school football programs have lots of work to do after disappointing ends to their seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 18, 2010
Sign code discussion gets confusing

The Planning and Zoning Board had more questions after reviewing potential changes to its sign code Tuesday, May 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Bustle raised the flag during the opening of Bennett Park. File photo.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 9, 2012
Observed: In defense of Larry Bustle

It must have been a really slow news day for Fox 13 investigative "reporter" Doug Smith.

  • East County
  • Opinion
(Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2022
Longboat Key Town Center construction proceeds into phase two

The majority of work in the stage is expected to be complete by the middle of 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alicia Bolduc and Melissa Long drank up at Sarasota-Manatee Originals Forks & Corks Grand Tasting Event on Jan. 26.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 18, 2020
Best of Black Tie 2020

It was a short season, but Black Tie still had a strong showing in early 2020.

  • Black Tie
Planning consultant Joel Freedman presents plans for the Arlington Commons project at a community workshop in August 2019. The development team is now scrapping its initial application and preparing a new proposal. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2020
Arlington Park developer withdraws project

After expressing opposition to the Arlington Commons proposal, residents hope new plans will be more in line with their desires.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 25, 2022
The best things to do in Sarasota for Oct. 27 to Nov. 3

The opera season makes its long-awaited return, and Sarasota will also play host to several concerts, comedy performances and art shows in the week to come.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ogden Clark, the strategic affairs manager of the Manatee County Public Works Department, says the cost of traffic signals at certain intersections can soar past $2 million.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2022
With signal costs rising, traffic safety comes at a price

Manatee County explains the costs that go into traffic signals.

  • East County
  • News
Camper Rachel Manders, 15, pics out Ranch salad dressage picture from a magazine to use in her collage.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 26, 2018
Fun is in the mystery at Dream Oaks Camp

Foundation for Dreams creates safe, fun environment for children with disabilities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 9

Wilma Davidson captured this rainbow glowing over Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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