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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 5, 2019
Van Wezel announces 50th anniversary season subscriptions

From ‘Book of Mormon’ to Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell, there’s something for all tastes next season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 12, 2017
The Resort at Longboat Key Club honors area nurses

The luncheon was held on May 12, which was the final day of National Nurses Week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Grant Coyle leads couples Ricardo Graziano and Victoria Hulland (right) and Ricardo Rhodes and Ellen Overstreet (center) in a passionate embrace.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 31, 2015
Top Story — November: Sarasota Ballet makes American dance history

Once considered untouchable, Sarasota Ballet revives ‘Marguerite and Armand.’

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 28, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
School Board member Scott Hopes met with a parent at Braden River Middle School Oct. 17 to discuss a parking issue. Hopes said the School Board needs to develop a strategic plan.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
Stokes, Hopes face off

District 4 school board race to change board dynamics.

  • East County
  • News
Jose Escobar, of Bradenton, shows off his early Christmas present.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2015
Salvation Army of Manatee County distributes gifts to families

The organization collected thousands of toys through its Angel Tree program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
City officials meet at Lido Beach on Wednesday to discuss the viability of placing large sandbags along the shore to mitigate the impact of storm surge. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2017
City prepares for Hurricane Irma

As the city monitors the advancing storm, officials are prioritizing the most vulnerable areas of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Billy McFarland in "Fyre: The Greatest Party that Never Happened." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 11, 2019
Binge Blog: Dreams deferred

This week brings two documentaries, "Shirkers" and "Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened" about dreams, of both the failed and stolen variety.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 12, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 6

Someone, please get Juliette a book deal to her first novel titled, “Timeless Cliches to Use When He Doesn’t Understand It’s Him, Not You.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Katerina Sommers used cracker tags from her mother’s store to make her iconcept jr. dress. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 14, 2017
Trend Setters: iconcept jr. participants put their imagination to the test

Young designers challenged their creative instincts by designing an outfit out of recycled materials for the upcoming iconcept jr. fashion show.

  • Arts + Culture
EDC President and CEO Sharon Hillstrom. SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen, Fawley-Bryant Vice President Stu Henderson, and EDC incoming Chair Brian Volner celebrate Jensen's award.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2019
Rex Jensen honored at Bradenton Area Economic Development 2019 annual Update Reception.

Rex Jensen honored at Bradenton Area Economic Development 2019 annual Update Reception.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2016
Theater review: 'Gypsy'

'Gypsy' reveals the stages of a legendary life at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dan Bebak, the vice president of Aquarium, Education and Outreach for Mote Marine, said major planning will take place in 2019 for the new aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2019
Mote builds momentum in building East County aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.

Mote Marine builds momentum in building East County aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2017
Letters to the Editor Longboat Key 02.16.17

Longboaters take stand on Colony redevelopment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
City Commission candidate Martin Hyde
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Martin Hyde

At-large candidate Martin Hyde shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 1, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: County land sale could lead to controversy

Sarasota County has accepted two proposals each for two parcels of land it intends to sell for development. Who's to say what kind of development should go where?

  • East County
  • News
There will be an "Early Bird" online sale Jan. 15-16 before regular sales begin Jan. 19.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 14, 2019
Pirates single-game spring training tickets on sale this week

There will be an "Early Bird" online sale Jan. 15-16 for Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training tickets at LECOM Park before regular sales begin Jan. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
(John McGuire) Chef Rich Demarse shows off his new Mar Vista kitchen.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 15, 2017
Mar Vista gets a brand new kitchen

The Longbeach Village restaurant also welcomes a new head chef.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 3, 2020
Sarasota Sheriff candidates debate online

The candidates discussed body cameras and systemic racism in an online forum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If the Colony association doesn’t address a rodent problem by April 4, the town will consider using a cash bond set aside to correct urgent Colony issues.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 27, 2014
Colony urged to correct rodent problem

A March 21 letter to Colony officials and attorneys reveals the town has received a complaint regarding rodent activity at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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