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  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • May 30, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: Grooming confessions

PREEN & CHIC: Grooming confessions

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"The Mousetrap" runs through Sept. 15 at Venice Theatre's Pinkerton Theatre in Venice.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 29 to Sept. 4

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
Weather: New Outlook

Get this week's weather stats with tide chart, sunrise/sunset and moon phases.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unicorp CEO Chuck Whittall presents to the Longboat Key Town Commission during Wednesday's hearing.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 20, 2021
With two unanimous approvals, Longboat gives St. Regis its final OK

Commissioners voted 6-0 on both an ordinance and a resolution on the proposed changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
He had not even signed his contract yet, but interim County Administrator Terry Lewis already was hard at work during a county budget hearing June 14.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 16, 2011
Lewis reports for duty ... again

Terry Lewis has delayed his retirement many times because he keeps getting called to duty. The latest call came from Sarasota County government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Summer Wallace, Vickie Daignault and Annabelle Mayock perform in "Women Laughing Alone with Salad." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2018
'Women Laughing Alone with Salad' serves up gender politics sans croutons

Urbanite Theatre's latest play may seem like a feminist sermon from the description, but in actuality it runs like a series of edgy comedy sketches.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
Our View: Surely the Villagers see reality

If Whitney Beach Plaza on north Longboat Key is ever to become a property befitting of Longboat Key, the following is the unavoidable reality and truth, which few Longboaters apparently wish to face.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarah Haley
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Kimberly Hawkey is a singer and lyricist based in lower New York State who is the lead voice for upcoming cabaret show “Hollywood Serenade.” Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 15, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre unveils the stages of summer

Florida Studio Theater turns up the heat with a cool selection of summertime shows.

  • Arts + Culture
"Metaphors: Finding the Poetic in the Mundane" will open at SPAACES gallery March 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 2-8

The best of arts and entertainment in Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Keith Fitzgerald
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 22, 2012
Candidate Fitzgerald: Can he teach and run?

New College professor Keith Fitzgerald's candidacy for Congress has raised questions among administrators and trustees about his ability to maintain his teaching duties.

  • East County
  • News
With the elementary portion of Lake Manatee K-8, right, opening in August 2025, and the middle school portion, being constructed on the left, opening in August 2026, the School District of Manatee County needs to redistrict in 2025.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 2, 2025
Redistricting among issues Manatee schools will face in 2025

With five new schools opening by 2027, the School Board of Manatee County will have to approve new school zones.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Players CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Artistic Director Jeffery Kin announce their deal with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch on Monday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch lands The Players Theatre for Waterside

The Players plans to spend $8 million to $12 million for its new complex on 4.5 acres

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 6, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 7

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Florida Department of Transportation community outreach manager Brian Bollas stands on a new I-75 bridge over the Braden River. The first bridge was constructed in 1979 when I-75 was extended through Manatee and Sarasota counties.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 23, 2020
I-75/State Road 70 construction entering homestretch

$80.8 million project at interchange of I-75 and S.R. 70 scheduled for summer 2021 finish

  • East County
  • News
The School District of Manatee County is making progress on its new K-8 school being built in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 22, 2024
More additions, renovations planned for East County schools

The future of a new high school in Lakewood Ranch is uncertain.

  • East County
  • Schools
Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern owner Jim Sullivan believes his former landlord is mimicking his restaurant. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2011
TOP STORY, JULY: Food Fight

The relationship between the owner of Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern and his landlord soured, which prompted a move down the street earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Rack attack could be on the way; Former DooleyMack executives regroup under new name

  • East County
  • News
Josylyn Chapman, 12,  completes math homework at her GreyHawk Landing home. She likely will be redistricted to attend the North River High School when it opens.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2018
Manatee School District prepares to move attendance lines

East County residents voice concerns about new Parrish high school.

  • East County
  • News
Construction continues on a new residence hall and student center being built on USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 25, 2024
USF's long-awaited Sarasota-Manatee residence hall nearly complete

Building the hall and student center on the small campus proved to be a challenge that officials say is well worth it.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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