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"Travel" is the theme of Sarasota Opera's 2020-21 season, and Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell expects opera-goers will enjoy the ride.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 12, 2020
Sarasota Opera announces 2020-21 season, with 'travel' as the theme

All 6 entries will revisit popular, previously performed works, some after many years

  • Arts + Culture
Five cars, including the Dodge Caravan, were hit. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 11, 2012
BREAKING NEWS: Reckless driver hits four cars on Main Street

Authorities report that a reckless driver of a Dodge Caravan crashed into a line of cars this morning near the intersection of Main Street and Washington.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author and American journalist Cokie Roberts served as the featured speaker for the 4th annual Author Luncheon Monday, Feb. 8 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 8, 2016
Author Luncheon welcomes Cokie Roberts

Author Luncheon welcomes Cokie Roberts

  • Sarasota
  • News
The restaurant specializes in endless sushi and hibachi.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2016
Yuniku opens at University Parkway, Lockwood Ridge Road

The sushi and hibachi restaurant is the second eatery to open in University Square this year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2016
Say 'cheese' for our 2016 'It's Read Everywhere' contest

This year's grand prize winner will win $5,000 toward the perfect smile.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Daly
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2015
Your candidate: Jack Daly

Jack Daly believes his background will help the town work through its code and comp plan overhaul.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 11, 2018
Longboat keeps tax rate flat

Longboat Key town commissioners have decided to keep the millage rate level as they prepare for the upcoming fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 25, 2015
Southside welcomes students for first day of school

Students complete the first day back to school at Southside Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
River Strand's Norine Viviani, Linda Carifo, Eloise Eckler and Chris Broomfield put the event together.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 2, 2018
River Strand shows its style with fashion show

Foxy ladies of River Strand walk the runway as models.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 17, 2018
Calendar

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 19, 2018
The Shore set to open in October

The restaurant sits at the former site of Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Drake, who is 5 years old, has collected nearly a dozen rocks during his rock hunt at Kids R Kids Learning Academy.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS — No eggs? Simply rock on in Lakewood Ranch

APRIL FOOLS — Lakewood Ranch moms hosts rock hunt to replace cancelled egg hunt events.

  • April Fools
Bridge work at Longboat Pass has been underway since June.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 2, 2019
Longboat Pass bridge work means schedule changes for boaters

The state project rehabbing the bridge is trying to limit closures.

  • Longboat Key
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Judy Berlow and Susan Courter hold jugs of water. The Walk for Water fundraiser allows participants to imagine what it would be like to carry a bucket of water the same distance mothers and children would walk to access water.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 10, 2021
More than a drop in the bucket in Lakewood Ranch

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch hosts the Walk for Water fundraiser virtually.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 11, 2019
Runners dash down Siesta Key beach for Mothers Day race

Great Mothers Day Race attracts about 350 athletes on Saturday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler Ranson Coons said he's been working on his cardio every night for an hour in preparation for this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High's star senior wrestler is motivated to finish his career strong

Lakewood Ranch High's Ranson Coons works late into the night for a state championship run

  • East County
  • Sports
The homeowners removed the ropes that were blocking off the area, leaving stakes and rocks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2020
Sarasota County says Siesta house barricade is unauthorized, homeowners remove ropes

Sarasota County officials sent a letter to the homeowners asking them to remove the barricade.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
St. Mary, Star of the Sea welcomes two new members

William Enrique Fickes, son of Jason and Kathy Fickes, of North Carolina, was baptized by Msgr. Gerry Finegan July 17, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2009
Too many signs

P&Z board member Hackett upset over number of signs placed on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bayfront Park's Recreation Center was donated to the town in 1984. Consultants say it would be better off replaced than renovated.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Talk of culture, recreation centers intertwine

Longboat leaders urge caution in moving ahead with building proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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