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The Sarasota Opera will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Sarasota Opera House during its 2025-2026 season.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2024
Sarasota Opera beefs up development staff

The opera hires two new team members and promotes a third.

  • Arts + Culture
Artist Jonell Yoekel showcases her nature photography at the Women's Guild Valentine's Day-themed art show on Feb. 10 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 16, 2026
Valentine's Day-themed art show gives back to community

Women's Guild members hosted a packed house for their second-annual art show to support student scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deputy Maxie Bragg has been the School Resource Officer at Lakewood Ranch High School for 10 years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High practices common sense of security

In February, the school received two threats. How does law enforcement handle those situations?

  • East County
  • News
Sara Geary, the head of schools at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, and Patty Scerbo, a mother to two students who attend the school, look forward to potential improvements that may be funded by their share of the half penny tax.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 30, 2025
Charter schools eager to make use of sales tax dollars

Starting in the 2025-26 school year, Manatee County charters will receive 50% of their proportionate share of anticipated revenue from the half-penny sales tax.

  • East County
  • Schools
“Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition” runs through Nov. 17 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 4, 2024
Sarasota arts groups take their shows on the road

Sarasota Ballet, Choral Artists, the Circus Arts Conservatory and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe strutted their stuff out of town in the off season.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, who raised the motion, said he has a different vision for the county, and added he wants a culture shift to run the government more like part of the private sector.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 25, 2020
Manatee County administrator's job in peril as commissioners clash

Manatee County administrator could be fired as commissioners chart new direction

  • East County
  • News
If the state certifies tabulation software for ranked choice voting, the city would overhaul its election process within two years. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2021
UPDATE: City pauses legal pursuit of ranked-choice voting

The city is considering partnering with an outside group on a challenge that would facilitate a change to instant runoff balloting for local elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Koczersut and Ronald Alvarez, who are students in the Manatee Technical College EMT program, have been able to sharpen their skills using the new ambulance simulator.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 11, 2021
New ambulance simulator prepares Manatee Technical College EMT students

EMT students at MTC can practice emergency scenarios using the new ambulance simulator.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: Artist finds his new direction edgy, arresting

Longbeach Village tenant captures the "outlaw moment" in works inspired by police reports.

  • April Fools
Town canals were put into seven groups to help pursue funding sources.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 30, 2022
Still to come: Town to tackle new projects

Implementing a canal maintenance program and replacing deteriorating pipes are among projects starting in the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 27, 2009
Children of the Opera

New Gate School's annual children's opera fosters growth and imagination.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2010
ODA welcomes athletic director

Noel Beaulieu took over as ODA's athletic director July 1, replacing Jason Peters, who moved to Memphis, Tenn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

WCI Communities introduces two new neighborhoods; The Founders Golf and Social Club sees record membership; RE/MAX Platinum Realty opens in Lakewood Ranch; Manatee Glens Hospital unveils redesign

  • East County
  • News
Sand Cay Beach Resort is located at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The resort was allowed to reopen on Thursday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 22, 2020
Longboat vacation rental managers celebrate new ruling

On Thursday, the state approved Sarasota County's plan to resume the short-term rentals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anthony Limoncelli, trumpet. Photo courtesy Matt Holler.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 7, 2019
'Frequent Flyers' soars in season opening

EnsemblenewSRQ began its fourth season with new sounds.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Florida Department of Transportation Interstate Construction Project Manager Marlena Gore and FDOT Communications Outreach Manager Brian Bollas stand atop the new northbound I-75 bridge.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 9, 2019
Interstate 75 and State Road 70 construction on schedule in Manatee County

FDOT still on schedule for Spring 2021 project completion at S.R. 70/I-75 interchange in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
With his new Jewish deli, Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen, Solomon Shenker is bringing a taste of the Northeast to Main Street.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 1, 2016
Top Story — December:

With his new Jewish deli, Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen, Solomon Shenker is bringing a taste of the Northeast to Main Street.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sheila Connell says it's important to not get defeated.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 1, 2019
New Years resolutions can be hard to keep in Sarasota

Here's how to maintain your New Years resolution in a healthy way.

  • Health
GreyHawk Landing's Laura Bloise has opened Waxing the City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2019
Wax to the max at University Town Center

Waxing the City leaves no hair behind at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Business
Elaine Charney was formerly an attorney and Department of Homeland Security employee before she took her first art class in 2006. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 4, 2019
Art Center Sarasota comes up with creative solution to adapt to digital landscape

Art Center Sarasota's new website, Artsite, is helping expand the reach of its artists and the center itself.

  • Arts + Culture
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