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The cast of Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of Hood. (Photo: Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 17, 2022
Robin Hood Redux

“Hood” reimagines the legend of Robin Hood in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s inventive, high-energy musical adaptation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Matthew Good has take over this month as the managing broker for Premier Sotheby's International Realty in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 8, 2022
Longtime Realtor still values human element

Matthew Good is taking over this month as the managing broker for Premier Sotheby's International Realty in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Birds feast after a fish kill-off in the backyard of Lakewood Ranch's Mark Engel. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 21, 2022
Dead fish are increasing in ponds around Lakewood Ranch

Heat and frequent storms are contributing causes of stinky fish kills in the Lakewood Ranch area, a University of Florida researcher says.

  • East County
  • News
Ryan Kohn holds up the signature Bridgestone golf ball he played with at PopStroke. Each PopStroke golfer gets to keep their ball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2022
Columnist aces good time at Sarasota's PopStroke

Best score is chicken flatbread after the round on the putting course.

  • East County
  • Sports
Since May 2020, Erin Hurter has offered free yoga classes on Tuesday evenings at Bayfront Park in Sarasota.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 17, 2021
Bayfront yoga classes provide haven during COVID-19 pandemic

Older adults have boosted their fitness routines since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Cops Corner

12:42 p.m. -- 4000 block of GMD (Gulf of Mexico Drive). Property Damage. A man called to report that his car had been hit in a hardware store parking lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate: Lee Pokoik

District 1 candidate Lee Pokoik believes commissioners can do more to plan the island's real-estate renovation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate: Lynn Larson

District 1 candidate Lynn Larson believes the Town Commission doesn't make decisions that are based on what its constituents want.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 13, 2010
Artistic integrity

After a successful and eccentric fall season, the Artist Series of Sarasota is rolling out a star-studded winter lineup.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Growing healthy kids

The Farm to School initiative brings nutritious, fresh food from local farms to schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Letters to the Editor 02.18.10

Letters to the Editor 02.18.10

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2010
McNeal, family rally behind 4-year-old cancer patient

Aracely Mendoza, diagnosed with stage four cancer, will begin her fourth round of chemotherapy Friday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2010
Cops Corner

Feb. 19 Night-light questioned 1:38 a.m. - 500 block of Sutton Place. Security Check. A woman called police to report there was a light on inside her home that she did not remember turning on before she left the house. Police checked out her home before she entered it and deemed it safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Commission challengers question election mailer

A campaign mailer that was paid for and approved by incumbents Mayor Lee Rothenberg and Commissioner Peter O'Connor also asks voters to support Commissioner Hal Lenobel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Cops Corner

Homesick hound 5:35 p.m. - 700 block of Land's End Drive. Animal Found. A woman told police that she found her neighbor's dog roaming near Whitney Beach Plaza. The dog's owners appeared to be out of town and the neighbor agreed to take the dog until they returned. Later, it was discovered the homesick dog had run away from the sister of the dog's owner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 11, 2010
Bartolotta defends self, police chief

City Manager Bob Bartolotta sternly addressed allegations that he is micromanaging the police department and that he and Police Chief Peter Abbott are to blame for low officer morale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 19, 2010
Princes Gate home sells for $1.1 million

Joseph and Cynthia Sherrill, of Winston Salem, N.C., sold their home at 1280 Whitehall Place to Richard and Patricia Hubbard, of Cazenovia, N.Y., for $1.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2010
Clayton family remembers son

Kyle Clayton, son of Rosedale Golf & Country Club PGA Professional Mike Clayton, died May 16. He was 28 years old.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2010
Cops Corner

April 22 Lager left behind 6:59 p.m. -- 100 block of GMD. Code Enforcement. A man told police that the cold can of Heineken beer sitting nearby was not his. He then raised it to his lips and said he would drink it anyway because someone had left it behind. He was issued a written warning for drinking a beer on the beach in front of police.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 5, 2010
The star pleaser

The technical director at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall explains how he copes with lengthy production riders, technical snafus and diva demands.

  • Arts + Culture
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