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Will Stapleton and Reilly O'Connell pose with the marionettes before the children arrive.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 14, 2019
Marionettes come alive at Pinocchio pre-show

Florida Studio Theatre opened its children's theatre season with Pinnochio on Oct. 12 and 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County libraries have added a tutoring program to its online offerings. Stock image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2020
Manatee County libraries launch online tutoring

Tutor.com will offer live tutoring to Manatee County students.

  • East County
  • News
Used with permission by David Ramba.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 18, 2019
Town lobbyist protects Longboat Key interests at state level

David Ramba focuses on issues like beach re-nourishment and short-term vacation rentals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 24, 2016
Riverview students go for gold at homecoming dance

Riverview High School hosts Homecoming Dance with an Olympic theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2019
East County weather page photo: July 18

Scott Veix captures a snowy egret catching a bite to eat on White Eagle Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 18

Sergio Albuquerque caught this sunset through a veil of heavy clouds on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Travis and McKayla Taaffe rowed at the 2011 Club National Championships in July, at the Indianapolis Rowing Center.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 28, 2011
Brother, sister duo to compete at CanAmMex Games

Last August, McKayla Taaffe, a senior at Pine View School, claimed her first gold medal at the 2010 U.S. Rowing Club National Championship, in Oak Ridge, Tenn. This August, she and her younger brother, Travis, a Pine View sophomore, are planning to take home the gold when they compete in the CanAmMex Games, in Canada.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 16, 2019
St. Mary Star of the Sea hosts Christmas party and concert

A soloist led the gathered members through a festive concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 11, 2019
Two suspects arrested in Longboat Key burglaries following investigation

South Florida men were identified after collaboration from multiple law enforcement agencies and a mix of methods.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 11, 2019
'John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker' turns two tales into one

Sarasota Ballet production adds big top spectacle to Tchaikovsky's ballet dreamscape

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.16.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.15.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Turtle-nesting season runs from May 1 through Oct. 31.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 27, 2017
Town to host sea turtle lighting workshop

Turtle nesting season begins May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lynn Larson, Svetlana Kaminsky and Bob Gault at a Kiwanis meeting.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 7, 2021
Kiwanis Club launches match challenge with Children’s Guardian Fund

The club will match all donations made in their name up to a total of $10,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alexia, Brandon, Nick, Phoenix and Shaun listen to The First Tee coach Kate McKenney teach lessons during a Birdie class.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2019
The First Tee Sarasota/Manatee and the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association join forces

The merger gives young local golfers more options

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"The Procuress" by Han Van Meegeren is a forgery of Johannes Vermeer.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 21, 2014
The Ringling opens "Intent to Deceive"

"Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries in the Art World" curated by Collete Loll opens this week. The exhibit challenges perceptions of authenticity and points to the serious problem art fraud poses for museums and dealers. It opens May 23 and runs through Aug. 3, at The Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
Chloe Spingler, Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 25, 2018
Young philanthropist raises money for children in Haiti

The Education in Bloom Luncheon was hosted April 19 at Louies Modern.

  • Black Tie
City staff identified improved bike rental offerings as a priority in the proposed Sarasota in Motion transportation master plan. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 8, 2021
City seeks partner for bike, scooter service

The city hopes to capitalize on the extension of the Legacy Trail as it works to expand its transportation offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Cops Corner

A man was pulled over after police determined the car he was driving was stolen. The driver told police he was the owner of the car and that it had been recovered three weeks ago.

  • Longboat Key
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