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Designer Alex Pinchin prepares the audio equipment for “Wakey, Wakey.” Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 8, 2018
Urbanite Theatre's ninjas of sound create the audio artistry of every play

Sound designers create a playground for the imagination — especially at Urbanite Theater, and their invisible artistry makes all the difference.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
News Briefs

Quiet hurricane season comes to an end; Water meter replacement program continues; Town, police department collect items for Toys for Tots

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 2

Niki Muller captured this view of Sister Keys from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County deputy administrator John Osborne will continue working for the county through Feb. 16, the day before commissioners decide whether to terminate administrator Cheri Coryea.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 2, 2021
Manatee County Deputy Administrator John Osborne resigns

Manatee County Deputy Administrator John Osborne resigns 19 days before vote to terminate Administrator Cheri Coryea.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh stands behind Gov. Ron DeSantis as he addresses the media Wednesday morning at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 17, 2021
Governor says pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site in Lakewood Ranch the right choice

Gov. Ron DeSantis tells reporters if Manatee County doesn't want the vaccine, "we're fine giving it to counties who do."

  • East County
  • News
JP Morgan Chase plans new bank site on Longboat Key at the Shoppes of Bay Isles.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 20, 2016
JP Morgan Chase exercises Longboat Key bank option after three-year delay

JP Morgan Chase plans smaller new bank site at the Shoppes of Bay Isles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Ranch women enjoy fashion show

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club members learned of the latest fashion trends during the group's annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon Feb. 22, at Michael's On East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.4.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The school will hold a press conference 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9 to address the state’s decision.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 6, 2013
Imagine School principal cleared of wrongdoing

The State Attorney's Office has decided not to file charges against Selenia Quinones, the Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch principal accused of failing to report child abuse.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2009
MPO seeks citizen adviser

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking one person to fill an empty post on its Citizens Advisory Committee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2012
News Briefs

Deputies get noise tech lesson; Lighting demo scheduled

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jamal Aoudi gets on top of his opponent.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs wrestler finds a perfect match

The senior said wrestling has helped him become an all-around better person.

  • East County
  • Sports
One of CasAntica's romantic and comfortable dining areas. Photos by Molly Schechter.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 3, 2013
Foodie eats her way to the theater

It is right up there with "What do women want?" on the list of enduring, if not endearing, questions: "Where shall we eat before we go to ... "

  • Arts + Culture
Although Doyle has advocated for the rezone of his property, he's still opposed to the city's proposal that would reclassify the shopping center site.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 15, 2015
Ringling Shopping Center owner opposes proposed city rezone

As the city considers rezoning the vacant commercial site to encourage redevelopment, the owner of the property wants to avoid a protracted public process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teri Stabler, now an international champion kettlebell athlete, works out at Punch Kettlebell Gym in Sarasota. She will begin preparations to compete in professional divisions.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 17, 2015
Hometown kettlebell athlete becomes international champ

Teri Stabler, who works for Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, won a gold medal at an international kettlebell fitness competition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
News Briefs

Mote seeks part-time residents for study; Town files amended Armstrong complaint; Commission approves ordinances; Commission approves budget transfer for bonuses

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns & Niki Kottmann |
  • September 12, 2017
Barrier islands emerge relatively unscathed after Irma

Longboat, Lido and St. Armands keys suffered only minor damages during Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 10, 2021
Blanketed with kindness in Lakewood Ranch

The Out-of-Door Academy students raise money to donate blankets to shelters in Sarasota as part of the Blankets of Hope project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 4, 2019
Court denies petition against Siesta Promenade

The mixed-use project is planned for the intersection of U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clyde Butcher: Nature Through the Lens runs through Aug. 31 at Selby Gardens Historic Spanish Point campus in Nokomis.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 18, 2012
Photographer displays natural link to Florida subject matter

Photographer Clyde Butcher started taking photos of the Everglades in order to heal after a drunk driver killed his son.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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