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Charles Cosler, Bill Rusling, Jeffery Kin and Bill Porter discuss the possibilities of the Players' new space in the Crossings at Siesta Key mall.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 23, 2021
The Players transforms mall into theater

The Players Centre for Performing Arts is planning a big move in the future. In the present, it has made a smaller move to a Sarasota shopping mall. It’s only a temporary home. But the shows will still go on.

  • Arts + Culture
City commissioners voted to keep the form of government under which they work.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2022
City Commission turns away elected-mayor proposal

Other charter-revision proposals are approved for the ballot that voters will consider in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Frank Galati — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2019-2020 season tells several stories of change

Asolo Rep plans a season of transformative stories for its upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
Final discussion and approval of the referendum will likely come in April at the earliest.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 20, 2016
City Commission approves referendum on election day move

In November, voters could be asked to decide whether city elections should be moved from spring to the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neighboring residents complained when Andy Cooper installed real estate and "Private Property" signs on the portion of the beach residents considered public access. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
County affirms private beach property rights

A fight over property rights on the northern part of Beach Road led to a four-hour standoff among county officials, sheriff's deputies and residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 15, 2021
County opens COVID-19 vaccine registration to all adults

Anyone over the age of 18 can register for a COVID-19, but appointments will be scheduled based on eligibility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lucille Messina said her husband, Karl, has always been her rock. Here they celebrate a birthday with Jacklyn.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2022
Lakewood Ranch author tells of painful but loving journey with disabled daughter

Lucille Messina says that every day is special to hear "Momma."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Judy Saltzman's "Hikers" is one of four pieces in her latest exhibit, "Spirit of America." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 16, 2019
Judy Saltzman's new exhibit at Art Center Sarasota spotlights natural beauty

The local painter's passion for national parks shines through in her new exhibit ‘Spirit of America.’

  • Arts + Culture
Passengers get set to board an MCAT bus at the Walmart on State Road 64 on Nov. 11.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 19, 2021
MCAT explores service options for Lakewood Ranch

MCAT, which last served Lakewood Ranch in 2016, might consider an on-demand service in the near future.

  • East County
  • News
Fourth graders Lelia Rodriguez, Catalina Poole, Emily Topping and Molly Jae work collaboratively on an assignment. Each of them went to a different elementary school before attending Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 5, 2022
School overcrowding eases slightly with charter academy opening

The opening of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy slightly lessens the enrollment load at other local schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
During the past few weeks, police have indentified what they call the "Top 20," a most-wanted of the most aggressive and violent of the homeless population.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 4, 2012
Homeless arrests continue

Police are focusing on the 'Top 20,' a group of homeless people who break the law repeatedly. Advocates for the homeless say the city's overall approach is not getting to the heart of the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 15, 2021
Parishioners of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church sailed into the sunset

The men's club hosted a sunset dinner cruise that headed into Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview High junior Emma Weyant won the girls 400 IM in 4:40.64 at the 2018 Junior Pan Pacific Championships on Aug. 23-26 in Suva, Fiji.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2018
Riverview High's boys swimmers win team titles, but the girls team has the area's best swimmer

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Unit 1701 of the Tower Residences was built in 2003. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 5,251 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 13, 2022
Tower Residences property sells for $5.5 million

Tower Residences property was the top sale at $5.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Dr. Heather Schuerlein DACM, AP, DIPL.OM |
  • May 5, 2022
What can Cosmetic Acupuncture do for YOU?

What can Cosmetic Acupuncture do for YOU?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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Charles Miano spends hours helping apprentices and artists draw and paint representational art.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 18, 2021
Old school artist teaches apprentices classical representational painting

Charles Miano leads a group of apprentices in classical realist art.

  • Arts + Culture
Meet this week's Athlete, Cherlinda Polynice
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Cherlinda Polynice

Although athletes may dabble in a few different sports, most seem to gravitate toward one. But Cherlinda Polynice isn’t your typical athlete. VIDEO INCLUDED.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 06.23.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2020
Binge Blog: We are here to sell out and make money and stuff

"Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" and "Perfume" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
ZNS Engineering planner Rachel Layton speaks at a Manatee County land use meeting. A 4-3 decision to rezone the property at 117th Street East and State Road 64 means Cox will likely build a dealership at the intersection.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 22, 2020
Commission approves rezone, car lot appears headed to SR 64 near Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch area could see Cox Chevrolet dealership after Manatee County commissioners approve rezone.

  • East County
  • News
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