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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Search for a good Samaritan

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Andy Sandberg joined the Hermitage Artist Retreat in 2019 with an extensive and highly successful theatrical background that includes a Tony Award.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 4, 2019
Hermitage Artist Retreat's board names new executive director

Andy Sandberg chosen to succeed Bruce Rodgers at start of new year

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Dec. 2 to Dec. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Connor Russell, Cayman Ilika and Charlie Johnson. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 9, 2017
Theater review: 'Beatsville'

Asolo Rep's musical adaptation of Roger Corman’s 1959 horror-comedy delivers laughs but skimps on the horror.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"I just do my life and somehow a paycheck comes to me," Ann Morrison says about her interesting and fulfilling life. "According to America's standards, I must be poor, but I think I'm very rich."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 23, 2013
'Lead an interesting life'

Sarasota actress Ann Morrison is more 'Annie Get Your Gun' than the orphan Annie.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 19, 2019
Stellar casting makes 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' pack a big punch

At times Richard Linklater's film, "Where'd You Go, Bernadette," is a bit too whimsical, but a talented cast, beautiful cinematography and brilliant scoring make up for it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 29, 2022
The Show Goes On at 2022 Circus Arts Gala

The Circus Arts Conservatory returned to the Big Top with its annual gala on Jan. 28.

  • Black Tie
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 30, 2019
Commission approves change of procedures for public comments

County Commissioners agreed on new procedures that will help them to address all agenda items and public speakers in a more efficient manner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The success center at Riverview High School is set up informally so students can move the seats into various configurations.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 24, 2019
Student Success Centers put focus on post-secondary life

The centers are located at Riverview High, North Port High and now Sarasota High.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • January 15, 2014
An age of empires and innocence

An age of empires and innocence

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 14, 2019
County Commission approves smaller, more affordable housing units

The units would also help potential buyers save money in the long run by way of reduced wastewater and other impact fees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arden and Norbert Kreisch performed together for 30 years.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 18, 2018
Arden Kreisch reflects on circus cycle

Kreisch and her husband Norbert performed together for 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor Erik Arroyo (center) has played chess since he was in grade school.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 9, 2022
Sarasota chess players, mayor included, compete against Israel chess team

Sister Cities Association of Sarasota and the Manasota Chess Center partnered for a friendly game against a chess team in Tel Mond, Israel.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
News Briefs

Roundabout construction questioned; Sarasota to observe Memorial Day

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County golf professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 1

Patricia Muller captured this sunset on northern Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2012
Commission avoids rush to judgment on plans for new community center

The idea has been discussed on and off for 35 years. But the commission wants more facts and figures before it continues community center talks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: April 1

Bruce Silverman captured this butterfly out in the garden in Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake is looking for a new home for two historic cottages that currently sit at 521 Broadway St. Photo taken by Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2020
Cottage site decision expected Monday

The Longboat Key Town Commission is planning to hold a special meeting to consider the proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
1. O'Mariah Gordon, Braden River High girls basketball
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 13, 2021
The top-10 East County athletes to watch in 2021

These athletes should command much attention in the new year.

  • East County
  • Sports
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