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Tamlyn Leatt pet Benny enthusiastically while her peers watched.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 22, 2019
Thunder strikes for mounted patrol

Nolan Middle School students name the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol Unit logo.

  • East County
  • Schools
Snowflakes in Matthew Hart's "John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 20, 2017
Dance review: 'Circus Nutcracker'

The Sarasota Ballet’s John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker returned this year and reminded Sarasotans why it's the perfect holiday show.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jack Wetherall and Catherine Smitko star in Asolo Rep's production of "Morning After Grace." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 14, 2018
Asolo Rep tackles heavy issues with light comedy in “Morning After Grace"

The clueless characters of Asolo Rep's production make the play feel like a sitcom on stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Ryan Joseph.
  • A time to celebrate |
  • July 27, 2016
Just Married: Sara Sardelli and Kenny Rachon

Sara Sardelli and Kenny Rachon were married May 6

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
A rendering of ELM's design at LakeHouse Cove.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2018
Cove sculpting an artform at Waterside at Lakewood Ranch

ELM architects take on serious body of work on the water at Homes by Towne's LakeHouse Cove.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 18, 2018
Sarasota woman has nasty case of shingles

Cops Corner for Lakewood Ranch, East County areas — Interesting reports from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Larry Greenspon practices daily at the tennis gardens of the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 5, 2017
Longboater combines tennis, passion for kids

Greenspon begins his fourth run at a gold medal Thursday at the Maccabiah Games.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amit Even-Tov, Jan Grüning, Alexandra Kazovsky and Gershon Gerchikov of the Ariel Quartet.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 7, 2015
Perlman Music Program/Suncoast announces alumni concerts

Program alumni Molly Carr, Yannick Rafalimanana, Sean Lee, Peter Dugan and The Ariel Quartet return to Sarasota to celebrate the program's annual winter residency.

  • Arts + Culture
"You Should Be So Lucky" is playing at The Players Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 24, 2015
Theater Review: 'You Should Be So Lucky'

“You Should Be So Lucky” dials up the comedy at Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Edvard Grieg
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 10, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series Concerts' Grieg Concert

The Artist Series Concerts presented Edvard Grieg Festival this weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
Johanna Fincher, soprano, Joseph Holt, artistic director and Amy Connours, alto of Gloria Musicae, will perform their philanthropic concert at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 18, 2014
The Art of Giving

Gloria Musicae leads a concert to reflect and raise awareness for local philanthropy and homelessness.

  • Arts + Culture
Sixteen-year-old Matthew Chapman finished eighth in the 15 to 19 age group at last year’s Top Gun Triathlon. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2013
Perfect Punishment

Sarasota Military Academy junior Matthew Chapman will compete in the Top Gun Triathlon July 27, at Fort De Soto Park, for the second-consecutive year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

It's not yet official, but Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park very well may be the future venue for the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 11, 2014
News Briefs

Town's fiscal transparency tool receives more praise; Program available for evacuation assistance; Mote's turtle walks aim to educate the community

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Justin Bieber prefers to keep a low profile wherever he goes, but police believe that his leopard-print Audi R8 and washboard abs will make him easy to spot on Longboat Key. Courtesy photo
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 2, 2014
Justin Bieber's new baby: Ohana estate

APRIL FOOLS' - There's gonna be one less empty house on Longboat Key, following a universally acclaimed musician's purchase of the blinged out $22 million Ohana estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy rendering Construction on the proposed Eccentric Sports Promotion Network complex hinges on multiple environmental impact studies, which could take up to a year to complete.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
City Commission OKs obscure sports stadium

The complex will host a variety of under-the-radar sports such as dodgeball, rhythmic gymnastics and ribbon dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2014
Residents steer debate toward Village issues

Parking and traffic were hot issues at the Longbeach Village Association's debate for commission candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2014
Shore resident shares insight on Ukraine crisis

After Anisa Mycak discussed the crisis with her condo neighbors, residents sent a message of solidarity to Kiev.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • September 26, 2013
Newly opened LeAnh's Restaurant: So much more than pho

Newly opened LeAnh's Restaurant: So much more than pho

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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