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The Perl-Tones doing doo wop at Michael's On East.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 3, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Perlman Music Program's Celebration Concert

When music is well done, it's always fresh, always new.

  • Arts + Culture
FISA Executive Director Matt Smith, right, flips through Sarasota/Manatee’s bid, which SunCoast Aquatic Nature Center Association, including Paul Blackketter, left, of Benderson Development, submitted.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
International rowing body reviews park

Representatives of FISA visited Nathan Benderson Park this week to see if the site should host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill team up in "Moneyball" to compile a team of baseball misfits that ends up setting a world record. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 12, 2011
Film Review: 'Moneyball'

Too much hype can be a bad thing. Sometimes it raises expectations to unattainable levels. The usually elusive Brad Pitt is everywhere promoting his new film, "Moneyball." And that costs lots of money.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 13, 2009
Chef signs deal with Paula Deen's literary agent

Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Hair will have New York-based agent Janis Donnaud supporting her when she releases her first book in October.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
Our view: Beware of the tipping point

Our view: Beware of the tipping point

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 11, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce puts out nearly 3,000 American flags on 9/11

This is the 19th time the Chamber has put out flags in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
CANDance Champions
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 28, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 10.29.15

Meet our gem, fête a social editor, iPhone shopping and much more ...

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch's Monica Quimby was named to the women's sled hockey Team USA for the eighth time in August. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 10, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sled hockey player earns eighth berth on Team USA

Lakewood Ranch's Monica Quimby was paralyzed at 19, but her athletic career has been pure gold.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
SIDELINES

Wrestler returns to state tournament; Pirates go 2-0 in Preseason Classic; ODA tennis teams begin undefeated; Manatee Twisters to host game

  • East County
  • Sports
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Lynn Larson was officially installed in office earlier this month.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 24, 2019
Conversation with Lynn Larson, president of Longboat Key Kiwanis

She talks about a new benefactor for the Lawn Party, attracting members and how the community can help out.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Artists and sculptor Scott Joseph Moor lifts the sheet to reveal the statue named "Triumph" sponsored by Visit Sarasota County.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 1, 2016
Southeastern Guide Dogs unveils Superheroes on Parade

The new Superheroes on Parade campaign features a public art display to bring awareness to Southeastern Guide Dog programs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 16, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 17

A calendar of our favorite arts and entertainment events happening in and around Sarasota this week, from Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts to Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Thief gets bad news at Bradenton convenience store

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Reduced energy costs are a top priority for the four new fire stations.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 6, 2014
Area contractor tapped to build new fire stations

Sarasota County awarded Willis A. Smith Construction a contract to build four new fire stations throughout the county by 2016.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Executive Chef Greg Campbell (right) and General Manager Austin Harlow behind the newly added service bar.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 22, 2019
Out of the Woods

Grove lays roots in an iconic spot on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • LWR Life
Jill Ross poses with the first puppet she built, which she named Jerry. Ross built the puppet using Jim Henson’s technique.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 7, 2012
Neighbors: Jill Ross

Jill Ross is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist who uses her background in theater, arts and puppetry to brighten the lives of Sarasota Bay Club residents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 29, 2018
Longboat hopes to boost cell service with public-private connection

Cell phone service on Longboat Key has not been great over the years, so the town is working to partner with tech companies to make it better.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.7.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The policy takes effect Friday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 2, 2020
Longboat Key to require masks starting Friday

https://www.yourobserver.com/article/sarasota-mask-requirements-covid-19-coronavirus

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy Variety
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 16, 2019
Mary Kay Place is explosive in gentle, intimate new film 'Diane'

Mary Kay Place is explosive in gentile, intimate new film 'Diane' about a 70-year-old widow who spends her time doing good for others.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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