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FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training student DeAnna Wright played the role of the priest and chorus leader in “Oedipus" in fall 2017. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2018
Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2018-19 seasons

This upcoming season will feature both classics and newer pieces of theater.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota City Commission will also discuss a potential referendum to increase their salaries tonight at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2011
Commission will approve budget tonight

Sarasota city commissioners must approve on second reading tonight a budget that proposes a 5.3% millage rate increase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
LaRose didn't intend to become a translator.  She anticipated having a career in marketing or public relations.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2019
Irina LaRose translates languages, helps bring people together

Since 1993, LaRose has worked as a Russian language translator. Her work has brought to Russia and around the U.S. to help clients.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
News Briefs

Commissioners ask for beach project report; Volunteers needed for Light up the Village

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 17, 2020
Longboat Key urges residents to fill out census forms

Longboat Key's self-response rate of 30.6% ranks 347th out of 409 cities and towns in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2010
Our View

St. Petersburg knows parking

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 8, 2017
ODA prepares Siesta Key campus for Hurricane Irma

School staff and students spent the morning fortifying doors and entrances with sand bags.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Larry Grossman wants a chance to review the town’s codes and Comprehensive Plan as a town commissioner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Election: Grossman is ready to help plan the Key's future

Longboat Key commission candidate Larry Grossman wants to use his experience to help guide the town in its future planning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Christie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 18, 2020
2022 RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series lineup announced

The rescheduled series starts on Jan. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As illegal short-term rentals continue to spark complaints, Code Enforcement Officer John Lally has found himself trying to balance the demands of tourists and full-time residents,
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
Short-term rentals continue to upset residents

Although sympathetic to tourists, the county's code enforcement officer is working to end illegal home rentals on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Yaszmine Anderson, Kendrick Sailes, Keliyah Lang and Brian Smith
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Christmas

35 parishioners head to East Bradenton to help children from 13th Avenue Dream Center learn and improve their reading every other week. Each Christmas, the Church hosts a party for the children. Some of the Children show-off their skills by performing recitations, and the church and children sing carols. Following the ceremony, Santa Claus met the children to deliver something special.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dolphin Tower was initially evacuated in 2010, and repair and renovations began in 2014. (File photo)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 29, 2022
Parking garage at former Dolphin Tower, once shut down and evacuated, to undergo major repairs

Work to address issues at The 101 Condominium will affect residents and may force retailers to shutter and move.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County sports roundup: 03.23.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 23, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.23.17

East County sports roundup: 03.23.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota's Mary Tucker finished sixth in the women's 10-meter air rifle event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Friday night.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 23, 2021
Sarasota's Mary Tucker finishes sixth in 10-meter Air Rifle at Olympics

Tucker, a Sarasota Military Academy graduate, still has two events left in Tokyo

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 29, 2018
Physician musicians compete for Doctor Idol title

The Ear Research Foundation brought together eight bands featuring local doctors to compete in a battle of the bands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 25, 2019
William "Bill" Graham

William "Bill" John Graham, 79, of Longboat Key, Florida and formerly of River Edge, New Jersey passed away July 20, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Town holds first class in 2010 Citizens Academy

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and Town Attorney David Persson spoke at today's class.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
From left, Goodwill Veterans Services Coordinator Mike Marzella, Security Officer Steven Stouffer, Signal 88 franchisee Tim Robinson, Signal 88 Operations Manager Brian Hannon and Stouffer's counselor Edwin Robinson.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 15, 2017
Local businesses help give veterans a new purpose

Stephen Stouffer was homeless before Goodwill Veteran Services and a new career with Signal 88 Security helped turn his life around.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marauders pitcher Jess Amedee visits with Mill Creek's Dave Daily, who was honored by the Marauders for his service.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 4, 2018
Marauders honor veterans at LECOM Park.

Two East County residents among those honored at the Bradenton Marauders' Military Appreciation Night.

  • East County
  • News
Grand Bay is one of Bay Isles Association's 19 communities on Longboat Key.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 10, 2022
Grand Bay condo sells for $3.25 million

A Grand Bay condo tops the week's sales at $3.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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