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Florida Studio Theatre's "Outlaws and Angels" had a long run this season, and on the final night before everything at FST shut down, Nick Lerangis got to share the stage with his 18-month-old son, Bobby. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 3, 2020
Parent, performer — it's a tricky dual role

Home time is precious, but livings are made on the road

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Allegiant will begin its new flights out of Sarasota in November.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2019
Allegiant adds eight flights from SRQ

New destinations from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport include Knoxville, Tenn., St. Louis, Mo., Louisville, Ky. and other Midwestern cities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 27, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Flashing lights always mean something

Police reports from around Longboat Key, Oct. 16-22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The new span would be constructed beside Fort Hamer Bridge.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 19, 2022
Manatee seeks federal funding for second span of Fort Hamer Bridge

Funding for the east Bradenton bridge, among other initiatives, prompted a trip to Washington, D.C. by the Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2018
Dual-enrollment courses will be removed from high school campuses in July 2019

Classwork for 2019 school year be completed online or at State College of Florida campuses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Samantha Malcolm is a new board member for the Manatee Literacy Council.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 12, 2021
Lakewood Ranch teen joins Manatee Literacy Council's board

ODA rising senior hopes to bring a new perspective to the Manatee Literacy Council.

  • East County
  • News
Giacamo’s Bar and Lounge co-owner Ryan Lugo says a part of his new bar is bringing back a piece of history from the former Tiny’s of Longboat and making new memories.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2016
Giacomo's Bar and Lounge kicks off Sunday

The long-awaited Giacomo’s Bar and Lounge in Whitney Beach Plaza is counting down toward a grand opening on Super Bowl Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amy Lowrance drops off her daughter Sophie at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School for her first day of third grade.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 17, 2020
Students return to school in Lakewood Ranch area

School District of Manatee County opens its campuses to students for the start of a new school year.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Gardner and Karin Jones
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 25, 2012
Bird Key Yacht Club Fashion Show

Ladies modeled clothing on Thursday Oct. 25 at the Bird Key Yacht Club for a fashion show. Clothing from PJ's, Jude Connally and Main Street Traders Boutiques were shown off by members of the yacht club. The boutique's items were on sale at the yacht club during the fashion show as well.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Senior safety Matt Garcia is a steadying presence in the secondary.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2019
Riverview High football season preview

The Riverview High Rams and football coach Josh Smithers have high expectations after a historic playoff run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jason Sudeikis is Ted Lasso in "Ted Lasso." Photo via Apple TV+.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 23, 2021
Binge Blog: "Ted Lasso" returns, and Cannes films make critics swoon

Plus, an update on a Sarasota "Big Brother" contestant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Greenbrook's Rita Carney, Joe O'Neill, and Jenifer Dodson are leading efforts to reduce traffic noise coming from State Road 70.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 14, 2022
As SR 70 traffic grows, some residents seek peace and quiet

Community Development District 4 officials say that solutions to the noise problems might be in the works.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 12, 2018
New College director's play reimagines Shakespeare as an alchemist’s automaton

Playwright Monica Cross discusses the magical thinking behind “The Wonder of Our Stage.”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2009
Term limit change approved

Some commissioners, Key residents and commission candidates expressed frustration Monday night, when the commission approved a resolution to its town charter that could give the mayor another term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 18, 2022
The best swimsuits to find in Lakewood Ranch

Beat the heat with a dip in the pool — while looking your best in one of these snazzy swimsuits, of course.

  • LWR Life
Joseph Holt has shaped the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota performances for six seasons now.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 20, 2021
Joseph Holt stepping down from Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota leadership role

The musical director took great joy in selecting artists for musical series.

  • Arts + Culture
Kristin and John Hokanson with the daughter Madison have taken ownership of Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 1, 2021
Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard under new ownership in eastern Bradenton

Kristin and John Hokanson take over East County's Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard.

  • East County
  • Business
Red tide status in Sarasota, Manatee counties
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2022
Red tide status in Sarasota, Manatee counties

A map of the presence of Karenia brevis, the organism that creates algae blooms known as red tide; the amount dead fish; and the respiratory irritation level at local beaches.

  • Red Tide
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