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  • By Kaye Warr |
  • February 4, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Michael Sakir

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Michael Sakir

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Donna Swan |
  • July 22, 2009
Deal us in: Giveaway double

Sitting West, your double will surely give your side a top result. How can it lose?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Talking With … " runs through Aug. 17, at Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 11, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Talking With ... '

Jane Martin's 'Talking With ... ' gives voice to 11 women on the fringes of American normality at The Players.

  • Arts + Culture
Trevor Bates plays the missing child and Summer Dawn Wallace plays Fiona in "In a Word." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 12, 2019
Lauren Yee’s 'In a Word' explores the aftermath of a child abduction

Urbanite Theatre approaches the unpopular topic of child disappearance in its latest gripping — and surprisingly funny — production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Miami special teams Coach Marwan Maalouf and Stone Springman throw up "The U" hand gesture on Springman's visit to the school.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2023
Riverview High kicker commits to Miami after arduous senior season

Stone Springman fought through a broken back to earn a spot with the Hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Juan Florensa's department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key’s beach and maintenance. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 18, 2014
Florensa shines spotlight on Public Works duties

When you woke up this morning, you probably turned on your faucet and shower and flushed your toilet. The water was almost certainly safe to drink, voluminous enough for a shower and went down the drain without any troubles, thanks to the work the town's Public Works Department does every day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 5, 2018
Teachers to get merit-based pay increases

Negotiations that started in the summer resulted in the end of the step program, which rewarded some teachers the longer they were employed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
County extends wiki deadline

The extension comes after requests from the public for more time to participate.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 14, 2014
President expected to sign flood reform bill

The bill will provide relief for homeowners faced with expensive flood insurance premiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"In Plain Sight" runs through Sept. 28 at GAZE Modern. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 12

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.23.20

Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Musician Reggie Harris uses spiritual, folk and gospel influences in his music.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 1, 2019
Artists use inspiration from abolitionists in their music and poetry

Melissa Range and Reggie Harris call out for change at The Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • Arts + Culture
Adrian Guzman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.18.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.18.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • December 31, 2020
Best of Cops Corner: 2020

Some of the most memorable police reports of 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 13, 2020
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce launches small business initiative

The "SouRQ" initiative looks to help small retail and restaurant businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new pelican spotting at Quick Point Nature Preserve.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 6, 2022
Mystery artist upgrades signage at Quick Point Nature Preserve

Follow the birding trail to the boardwalk to find the painting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anne Ross has a new list of priorities now that she’s become the town's assistant town manager.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 16, 2013
Ross tackles new responsibilities

Town Manager Dave Bullock has a list of priorities for his new assistant town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 110 North Warbler Lane was built in 1960. It has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,307 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 15, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $3.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 30-Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The course's lectures and lessons will be released to the public through a website.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 15, 2020
New College launches interdisciplinary COVID course

The three-month course is the production of 20 instructors and will be made available to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 10

Jessica Wilson captured the sun shining through trees at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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