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"Murder for Two" runs through July 29 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 2, 2018
'Murder for Two' creates campy killer comedy at Florida Studio Theatre

The Florida Studio Theatre production 'Murder for Two' is an entertaining musical spoof of the murder-mystery form.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bob and Patricia Gussin, pictured in Oceanview Publishing headquarters in Mediterranean Plaza. Since the beginning of 2012, the company has had 14 titles on Amazon’s weekly best-seller list.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
Mystery mavens: Bob and Patricia Gussin

Spoiler alert: In 2013, the Longboat Key-based Oceanview Publishing plans to release 13 novels, and many will be downloadable at low prices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Theresa Rickrode, Angel Birch, Joy Jensen, Linda Benedict and Kathy Wright all will walk in this year's 3-Day for the Cure.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 13, 2010
East County women prep for 3-Day

Four teams from Manatee and Sarasota have raised more than $216,000 for the 2010 Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure walk.

  • East County
  • News
ODA sophomore Monica Costa digs the ball to a teammate.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA volleyball vs. Bradenton Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its district season with a 25-8, 25-14, 29-27 victory over Bradenton Christian Sept. 13. Natalie Rodriguez finished with 15 kills and Natalie Buffett added 12 kills to lead the way for the Lady Thunder. Haley Preininger recorded 21 assists and 11 digs and Audra Pack had seven perfect passes and five aces.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2010
News briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners approved of a plan to save thousands by wrapping buses to look like trolleys for a Siesta Key route.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 30, 2013
SCAT creates 16 full-time positions

Sarasota County commissioners Jan. 29, approved the creation of nine Sarasota County Area Transit positions and the conversion of 17 part-time employees to seven full-time employees.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
LECOM's Pennsylvania and Florida campuses' national economic impact ballparks $600 million.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 20, 2014
LECOM boosts state, national economies

Consulting firm Tripp Umbach found in a study it performed on LECOM, that the school is an 'anchor in its communities,' through job creation, generating tax revenues and construction projects.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2012
Town Hall to hire clerk

Inter-District Authority board supervisors will hire a full-time records clerk, a move expected to save about $10,000 for record-management services at Town Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Luisa Goldman, SPARCC board president, pets Lilly. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 25, 2014
SPARCC dedicates animal kennel

From dogs to hamsters, the emergency shelter can now house family pets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
High winds whip up the surf.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2017
Sand war: only losers

Give Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin credit for trying to keep the Siesta-Lido sand war out of court. Our elected leaders should do whatever it takes to do the same.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 4, 2009
Brenner resigns his post as EDC chairman

David Brenner resigned as chairman of the LLSA Chamber's Economic Development Council Friday, May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Day |
  • December 9, 2014
Day Drinking: Maple Julep

Day Drinking: Maple Julep

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Tramm Hudson is stepping up to fill the vacancy left in the At-Large Seat 2 board position. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 18, 2015
Sarasota Memorial board appoints Tramm Hudson to vacancy

Hudson has lived in Sarasota since 1986.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2011
East Manatee Fire Rescue honors leaders

East Manatee Fire Rescue honored several of its team members during the meeting of the district's Board of Fire Commissioners Feb. 15.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Conner Reese and Kiley and Rachel Nowaczyk love that their dog, Stashu, is calm and well trained.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2019
A golden future in Lakewood Ranch

Gold Star labrador fills void for local family.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Piccolo, President and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, called the new flight a "home run" for the area.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 1, 2017
SRQ announces nonstop flight to Pittsburgh

The flights will run Mondays and Fridays starting Feb. 23, 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2018
Strange jaywalker tops Cops Corner reports in Manatee County

Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2009
Islandside tennis courts debated

The town stated that The Longboat Key Club and Resort cannot remove 14 Islandside tennis courts or use the pro shop as an information center as it had planned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 11, 2012
Longboat Key Club and town to appeal writ ruling

Both the Key Club and the town will challenge a ruling that granted a writ of certiorari to IPOC and two condo associations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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