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Bruce Rodgers, executive director of the Hermitage Artist retreat since its inception, feels the time is right for the retreat and for him to pass the torch. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
Bruce Rodgers makes graceful retreat

After 15 years, Hermitage Artist Retreat's executive director stepping down

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 22, 2016
Interfaith Service brings Longboat community together

The offering collected this year will go to The Food Bank of Manatee and All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 5, 2020
Sarasota School board talks summer camps, reopening

At this point, the district is sticking to an online platform.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 19, 2020
Sarasota organizations to feed families amid school closures

What coronavirus school closures means for Sarasota students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
C1 Bank proposes developing 24 homes on the site of Faith Christian Church. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 14, 2014
Community joins forces to block subdivision

After two years of non-use, C1 Bank plans to build 24 homes on 25 acres on Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not rabid

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 11, 2021
Longboat Key dads provide paternal wisdom ahead of Father's Day

The simple question of "What makes a good dad in today's world?" resonated with local dads.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 25 guests gathered to celebrate the soon-to-be mommy of three Diana Buchanan on May 11 at The Field Club. Photo courtesy of Diana Buchanan
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 17, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 05.18.17

From star sightings at Dick Vitale Gala to baby showers that brought May flowers, here's a recap of the latest social happenings.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2016
Braden River's dreams of perfection foiled by Venice

The Pirates couldn't get a stop when they needed it the most.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 20, 2015
INTERACTIVE: Sarasota’s unemployment rate continues decline

The unemployment rate in Sarasota County fell to 4.8% in October, which is the lowest the economic indicator has been since June 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Supervisors of the Heritage Harbour CDD will discuss their 2014-2015 fiscal budget.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 3, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD to discuss 2014-2015 fiscal budget

Supervisors of the Heritage Harbour CDD will discuss their 2014-2015 fiscal budget at their meeting at 6 p.m., June 3, at the Stoneybrook Golf Club, 8000 Stone Harbour Loop.

  • East County
  • News
Experts say human behavior poses a threat to protected native bird species, including snowy plovers, during nesting season.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 28, 2019
Beachgoers damage Siesta nesting areas

Bird experts are urging the public to be mindful of protected sections of Sarasota beaches designed to accommodate wildlife.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Natural notes: Orchestra plan melds park with venue

APRIL FOOLS: Responding to resident concerns, the Sarasota Orchestra wants to incorporate major elements of Payne Park into its new concert hall.

  • April Fools
Jah Movement will perform at Music on Main on Sept. 7. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 31, 2018
Calendar

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  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 8, 2019
Sandy Rustin’s 'The Cottage' puts a new spin on Noël Coward’s comedy tropes

The latest Florida Studio Theatre production is hilarious, clever and ridiculous in the best way possible.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Will Luera, Sarah Durham, and Kyle Van Frank compose the Triple Play production.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 22, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre rolls out distance-conscious improv show

The “Triple Play” show debuted June 19.

  • Arts + Culture
Our Y leaders purchased both branches for $4.4 million.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 25, 2020
Save Our Y purchases facilities with $4.4 million transaction

After eight months of grassroots effort, Save Our Y — now called Our Y — owns the Frank G. Berlin and Evalyn Sadlier Jones branches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jamie Springstead.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 20, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Jamie Springstead

The Saint Stephen's Episcopal junior talks basketball and her dream superpower.

  • East County
  • Sports
On July 22, Volt Power Co. lineman Heston Braddock worked to remove a light pole from Birdie Lane. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 4, 2021
Verizon to submit application to build small cell poles on Longboat Key

The town has had conversations with Verizon and AT&T to improve service on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2021
Calling all pets!

Have cute pics of your pets? Of course you do — and The Observer wants to see them!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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