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Emma Giorgio and Lea Savola star in Gracie Gardner's Athena. (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 25, 2022
'Athena' scores a palpable hit at Urbanite Theatre

“Athena” explores the fine line between competition and friendship in a fast-paced production at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
5131 Jungle Plum Road in Siesta Key
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 21, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 4-8 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home in Hidden Harbor tops the week's sales at $9.33 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 23, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Meats and cheeses? Yes. Crime? No.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
Cops Corner 08.19.10

The subject(s) entered the structure through a rear sliding door and went into the laundry room to remove property. The subject appeared to use a dolly.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Following the City Commission's approval last week, the Sarasota County Commission could finalize plans for a rental assistance program on Wednesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 24, 2020
Housing funds slated for rental assistance

Sarasota has received more than $770,000 in federal funds to help those who have been affected by COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stephanie Peabody's Brain Health Initiative has launched a collaborative program with the School District of Manatee County. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch schools chosen to implement Brain Health Initiative collaboration

The School District of Manatee County will work with Brain Health Initiative to create a better learning environment.

  • East County
  • News
Bella Pasquale, a freshman at Braden River High School, edits the video her class created to inspire the school community. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2020
East County students create brave message

Braden River High School students work virtually to create video for school community

  • East County
  • News
Frances Worman weaves reeds in a design for a basket for her daughter.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 5, 2016
Weaving friendship: basket weaving for visually impaired adults

The basket-weaving class for visually impaired at ACE at Suncoast Technical College is in danger of being discontinued.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • April 24, 2013
My View: The beaches are (still) moving from north to south

While the Town Commission has been kicking the can down the road, avoiding the real work that is intended for giving our beachfront citizenry the sandy vistas they are wishing for and demanding, prices are escalating, prospective contractors are becoming more wary and contributing funds are drying up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 6, 2023
Applications open for committee to explore future of Van Wezel

With composition and mission parameters approved, seven seats on the Purple Ribbon Committee to recommend future use of the iconic performing arts hall are up for grabs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Archer rode his electric bike to town hall to donate blood on Oct. 20.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 23, 2023
Longboat celebrates Florida City Government Week with giant shredder

The events included a vaccine clinic, a field trip from Anna Maria Elementary School, a shredding party and a blood drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In 2018, the county stopped operating parks including Arlington Park, giving oversight to the city. With county transitional funding set to expire next year, officials are concerned about a forthcoming budget crunch. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2020
Finalizing budget, city considers future parks needs

A proposal to allow the use of emergency funds for park operations drew support from a majority of the commission but concern from multiple officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction work is underway on Segment 1 of the trail. Brynn Mechem
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 24, 2020
Construction on Legacy Trail underway

Segment 1 of the Legacy Trail, which stretches from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, will open by spring 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deputy Director of Development Services Denise Greer stands by for questions, as Robert Giarraputo looks at a map of his neighborhood. Giarraputo attended the workshop to offer input on Manatee County's comprehensive plan.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 29, 2023
Residents offer opinions on shaping Manatee development plan

Workshops were held to ask citizens on what they'd like to see in the plan moving forward.

  • East County
  • News
There is a proposal to redevelop the six units at 551 Broadway into four single-family structures.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 17, 2021
Longboat Key leaders to consider proposed Broadway redevelopment

The proposal would reduce the number of units at 551 Broadway from six to four single-family structures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Santora, a former third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps Caley Ochoa with a math problem. Teachers will go through trainings to learn more ways of supporting students. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 22, 2022
Manatee School District implements new project to improve school climate

Thirty-three percent of students surveyed say the actions of fellow students hurt their performance, so the school district hopes Project Spark leads to better learning environment.

  • East County
  • Schools
A bar serves as the backdrop for Tim Finnegan's tale in "The Smuggler." (Courtesy photo: Dylan Jon Wade Cox)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 28, 2022
The road to hell is paved with eloquent rationalizations in 'The Smuggler' at Urbanite

Ronán Noone’s one-man play takes audiences on an entertaining ride on one immigrant's hell-bound train of snatch-and-grab.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 11, 2021
Welcome back, Sarasota: Here's what you missed

Even while you're gone, news keeps happening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FST's "Network" toys with the illusion of TV versus reality.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 9, 2023
FST's 'Network' blurs lines between TV entertainment and terrifying reality

Paddy Chayefsky’s "Network" lampooned the boob tube of the 1970s. FST’s stage adaptation brings the satire into the digital age.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jerry Fogle and John Kretzer, manager of landscape operations, helped oversee the construction of the playground that opened Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Pioneer Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
City continues to prioritize parks and recreation

The official launch of a park district is an opportunity for the city of Sarasota to improve its public parks and continue long-term strategic work, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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