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The Dingbat Theatre Co. is Sarasota's newest performing arts group.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 14, 2021
Meet Sarasota's newest theater troupe

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you a pandemic, start a theater troupe. That's how the Dingbat Theatre Project was born.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 10, 2017
Santa brings holiday cheer to Old Salty Dog

The Old Salty Dog hosted breakfast with Santa on Dec. 10 complete with a hot chocolate bar and carriage rides.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 22, 2021
Home for the holidays on Longboat Key

Churches plan for a return to some normalcy, though things are forever changed by the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nikki and Kim Williams experienced their own Christmas miracle, a kidney donation from Nikki to her mom.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch woman's kidney the perfect Christmas gift for her mom

A year after a Lakewood Ranch mom receives a kidney from her daughter, both are doing fine.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 4, 2017
Aly Raisman speaks at Women's Day Luncheon

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosted the annual event on Dec. 4 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Finley and Madison Anderson tell Santa what they want for Christmas
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ritz-Carlton Holiday Open House

The Ritz-Carlton invited members to its annual Holiday Open House, Wednesday, Dec. 4. The hotel unveiled its holiday decor while guests enjoyed champagne and festive gingerbread cookies. Special guests included the hotels new General Manager Damian O'Riordan and Santa Clause.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blues Pig at the Lawn Party in 2012. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 1, 2021
Blues Pig nears 25 years of performing around Longboat Key

Steve Mislyan, a former Longboat Key police captain, heads the blues band and has since 1997.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tyler and Amy Clites, team "The Newlyweds," showed good skill, time management and adaptability — all skills needed to become a Lego master. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 19, 2020
Myakka couple follows the Lego brick road

Myakka's Tyler and Amy Clites compete on 'Lego Masters.'

  • East County
  • News
The Siesta Key Breeze Trolley serviced more than 350,000 riders in 2019, but residents hope to see improvements on the line. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 5, 2020
Siesta Trolley is No. 1 route, residents hope for improvements

The trolley had more than 350,000 riders in 2019, making it the No. 1 line in Sarasota County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo. Dr. Beach or Stephen P. Leatherman, a coastal geologist, announced his list of top 10 beaches in the nation with Siesta Key at No.2.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 26, 2016
Dr. Beach ranks Siesta Key No. 2

Dr. Beach releases ranking for top beaches in America.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The meetings will be held at the county commission building at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2017
Manatee County may narrow search for new administrator

Boards work on improving development processes.

  • East County
  • News
Olivia and Logan Armstrong goof around.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Truck Day

Sarasota County hosed its 18th annual Big Truck Day Saturday, April 19, at Twin Lakes Park. The free event invited families to climb aboard vehicles of all sizes and shapes; including fire trucks, monster trucks and city busses. Easter eggs were hidden on the grounds and in the vehicles for children to find while the Easter bunny handed out sweets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 14, 2022
Selby honors legacies of photographer and rock star in 'Flowers, Poetry And Light'

The artistic legacy of Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith is being displayed as a living exhibit at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Arts + Culture
A Bradenton woman dies in a one-car crash in Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2019
Bradenton woman dies in one-car accident

Accident on State Road 64 claims the life of a 41-year-old Bradenton woman.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 27, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 28.

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Businesses that ask for the full sum of a grant up-front will have to provide the personal and business tax returns of the principal applicant.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 25, 2015
County considers stronger incentive grant guidelines

Sarasota County staff are working to amend the economic development incentive grant guidelines and tighten up the responsibility of the recipients.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Suzanne Aguirre, shown swimming at Marble Pool, is one of many Tsunami swimmers that live in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 16, 2021
Manatee County proposed budget includes Premier pool

Besides the aquatic center, other amenities included for Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch are a pickleball and racket center and multipurpose soccer building.

  • East County
  • News
  • 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
Selia Rodriguez, a rising eighth grader, and Miriam Castrejon, a rising freshman, demonstrate how their ferris wheel works. Castrejon says building the ferris wheel was more fun than she expected.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 7, 2021
Lakewood Ranch students rise to STEM camp challenges

Summer STEM camp brings new experiences for migrant students at Nolan Middle School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.21.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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