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Cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Both Your Houses." Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 23, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Both Your Houses'

Maxwell Anderson's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1933 play, "Both Your Houses," is now in session at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
Players Theatre directing pair Bob Trisolini and Pamela Wiley plan their upcoming production of the musical "Violet."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 27, 2015
Spotlight: It Takes Two

Translating a Broadway production to a community theater stage poses unique challenges. Two first-time directors collaborate to tackle the task.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2015
Sidelines

Signing day 2015; Baseball coach finalist for award; Sarasota Open tickets on sale; Orioles to host fundraising event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2014
Sidelines

Twelve local skaters headed to nationals; Hockey tournament arrives in Ellenton this week; Rosedale to offer golf instruction for women; University Place cardio tennis registration open

  • East County
  • Sports
Seniors Adam Frazier and Taylor Totterdale are the drum majors for the Riverview High School Kiltie Band. Photos by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2014
Senior drum majors carry on Kiltie tradition

The pressure is on for Riverview High seniors Taylor Totterdale and Adam Frazier.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • July 17, 2013
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: That Thing Called Love

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: That Thing Called Love

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 5, 2013
District office leads new Manatee Schools' plan

The Manatee County School District has announced 96 cuts to district office staff and the addition of new positions as part of a $21.9 million savings plan.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Dailey won the People’s Choice Award last year with his sculpture "Pirecan." File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 2, 2013
Amateur sculptors carve their niches

The Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest returns for its 41st year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 4, 2013
See what lies beneath during FST's extended run of "The Underpants"

See what lies beneath during FST's extended run of "The Underpants"

  • Arts + Culture
"Collected Stories" runs through Aug. 24, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 12, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Collected Stories'

Donald Margulies' 'Collected Stories' is the final chapter of Banyan Theater's summer season.

  • Arts + Culture
"Somewhere Over the Rose" runs through Aug. 31, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 15, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Somewhere Over the Rose'

Read Marty Fugate's review of 'Somewhere Over the Rose,' playing at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 29, 2014
Resourceful dwelling on display at State of the Arts Gallery

The prototype of a patent-pending multi-use portable dwelling is on display at State of the Arts Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
Bill Kelley points to a tank on the shore of Southern Italy. The photo was taken there after the landing in Normandy.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • June 4, 2014
Residents share memories of D-Day

Where were you June 6, 1944? Residents share their memories of that historic day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellen and Dave Gerth have filed three lawsuits related to the murder of Ellen Gerth's late mother, Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 11, 2014
Gross murder still under investigation

Ellen Gerth vows to keep her brother from benefiting from their mother's death.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Burn 2016 Pennant Team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 11, 2014
Sidelines

i9 Sports fall registration open; Mustangs third in all sports standings; Marauders chosen for All-Star game; Pirates to hold summer workouts; Kudos; and Just the Stats.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo Bradenton native and former Southeast High quarterback Adrian McPherson founded The McPherson Athletic Compound to help area athletes achieve their goals.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 18, 2014
Training Day

Former Southeast High quarterback Adrian McPherson will host a seven-week summer training program.

  • East County
  • Sports
"I like to hope for the best and expect the worst. If you work hard at something hard enough, eventually you'll be rewarded," Christian Stoinev says. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 20, 2014
Christian Stoinev finds balance in Sarasota

Christian Stoinev is performing in The Ringling and The Circus Arts Conservatory's Summer Circus Spectacular. And recently, his talent was recognized nationally when he competed on NBC's "America's Got Talent."

  • Arts + Culture
USF Sarasota-Manatee student Broc Fernandez and his team partnered with Nate's Honor Animal Rescue President Rob Oglesby to complete a comprehensive consultation of the shelter. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
Students study Nate's to help nonprofit grow

As a result of a USF Sarasota-Manatee study, Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans to offer internships to the college's students.

  • East County
  • News
Esther Howard holds a photo of her son, Tim Howard, whose performance earned him acclaim at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2014
World Cup sensation Tim Howard has roots on Key

Tim Howard's mother, Esther Cook, is a Sarasota resident who previously lived on Longboat Key, and his grandparents were longtime Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tony Milen emerged out of retirement to purchase Clear Sunset Car Wash off State Road 64 in 2008.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 16, 2014
Milen family celebrates milestone

Tony Milen celebrates his family's 60 years in the car washing business.

  • East County
  • News
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