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Chris Anthony Giles and Alayna Gallo perform in "The Wonder Years: The Music of the Baby Boomers." Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 20, 2019
'The Wonder Years' offers a blast from the musical past at Court Cabaret

Florida Studio Theatre's latest revue is an incomplete yet endlessly entertaining look at two decades of the Baby Boomers' favorite hits.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
751 Emerald Harbor Drive: Langteau home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
President and CEO of Mote, Michael Crosby, speaks to attendees of the lab's annual fundraising event, Oceanic Evening. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2016
Mote reveals success of Oceans of Opportunity

The $51.7 million campaign total was announced at the lab’s Oceanic Evening on Oct. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Licensed mental health counselor Liz Cupo facilitates Transitions Support Group meetings.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
Two groups help members with life's challenges

Two Key churches house weekly support groups for full-time and seasonal Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A pyrotechnic preview

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Instructor Sandy Bellino leads the class for aqua tai chi at Sarasota Memorial Hospital's HeathFit. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 5, 2015
News you can use from the fitness front

The latest fitness news offers an ever-increasing volume of support for Aerobic Grandma's mission to get readers to be more active.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 19, 2009
Save Our Seabirds to offer guided tours

Tours of the seabird rehabilitation center will take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key voters cast their ballots in two precincts, one of which is in Town Hall.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • February 20, 2018
Observer to host candidate forum for Town Commission candidates

The forum will feature the six contested candidates on the ballot in the March 20 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • June 18, 2012
Get to know Canta Rana Peruvian Fusion Cuisine

Get to know Canta Rana Peruvian Fusion Cuisine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Audrey Elaine Hannum has a big career ahead of her.
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • August 13, 2015
The Observer welcomes newest family member

Stephanie Hannum introduces Audrey Elaine to the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maureen Geary, a third grade teacher at Myakka City Elementary School, teachers a vocabulary lesson to Katherine Millan-Pureco and America Carranza-Vazquez. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 10, 2021
School Board of Manatee County looks to future to address salaries

School Board members say they want to start moving funds for teacher salaries from the 1-mill property tax into the operating budget.

  • East County
  • Schools
Robbie Peterson Jr. was named freshman of the year on the Aurora University football team.  Photo courtesy Steve Woltmann photography.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 2, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High alumnus lends helping hand

A former Sailors football player gives back to his community in a time of need.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch chapter of Successful Women Aligning Together has selected Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family Care, as "Woman of the Month" for her outstanding achievements in what she provides to SWAT networking.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
SWAT celebrates Debra Fortosis

The Lakewood Ranch chapter of Successful Women Aligning Together has selected Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family Care, as "Woman of the Month" for her outstanding achievements in what she provides to SWAT networking.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 26, 2021
Bob Ruff, a tennis devotee who organized games on Longboat Key, dies at 93

Ruff organized a group of 40 men through thousands of tennis games throughout his life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 10, 2013
A mother's love story premieres at the Sarasota Film Festival

A mother's love story premieres at the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
ODA senior Nolan Lewellen is one of the fastest players on the team and is aggressive in stealing bases.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 24, 2021
Thunder bats taking opponents by storm

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
A view of the .95 acre parcel at 20 N. Washington Blvd.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 26, 2016
County’s latest attempt to sell downtown parcel unproductive

The county’s invitation to negotiate for the purchase of a parcel at the corner of 301 and Main Street did not produce a viable offer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2017
This Week: Thursday, Oct. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
Rick Mills assumed the role of Manatee County School District superintendent in 2013, at a time of districtwide turmoil.  File photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2015
Rick Mills to end his Manatee County school days

When Superintendent Rick Mills retires July 31, he believes he will have left behind a more financially and academically sound district.

  • East County
  • News
Night With the Stars Prom is a yearly event held for people with special needs in Manatee and Sarasota County who are 16 years of age or older. (photo courtesy of Mary Anne McDevitt)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 5, 2020
Outdoor craft festival Saturday in Bradenton to raise money for special-needs prom

Outdoor craft festival will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church in east Bradenton and is a fundraiser for the Night With the Stars Prom.

  • East County
  • News
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