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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 14, 2019
Dog Days Theatre's 'Harbor' speaks to the gay experience in contemporary U.S.

'Harbor' director Greg Leaming shares insights on the playwright’s sharp, smart, subversive take on American life.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch senior Sierra Schappacher inspired her sister, Denali, to start playing softball. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 22, 2015
Close bond drives outfielders

Sisters Sierra and Denali Schappacher played their final game together on the softball field April 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy rendering
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Business Briefs

Intercoastal Medical Group to open new office; RE/MAX makes global push, hires global leader

  • East County
  • News
Terry Courter is the new pastor at Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 4, 2018
Lakewood Ranch pastor no longer fights the call

Living Lord Lutheran has a new pastor in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 23, 2010
Longboat Lookback

A peek into the past, compiled by senior editor, Dora Walters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although Justin Alderman, a senior at Braden River High School, had his doubts about graduating high school, he will receive his diploma June 2.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 26, 2021
Degree of resolve for east Bradenton senior

Braden River High senior doesn't let challenges keep him from graduating.

  • East County
  • News
A proposed mooring field in Sarasota Bay and the regulations for boats outside of it will be discussed tonight at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 5, 2011
Commission discusses mooring field tonight

The Sarasota City Commission also has plans to discuss the future State Street parking garage and zoning code amendments today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Commission voted Wednesday to ban parking on Avenida Milano and Madera in Siesta Key Village. The commissioners determined it a safety issue – but it pushes more cars back in into the Village.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 28, 2015
Parking problem

Public parking spots on Siesta Key are decreasing. Season is upon us. Where is everyone going to park?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, June 29

This week in Sarasota: Monday, June 29

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 17, 2010
White questions Hackett

Bob White is questioning Planning and Zoning Board member Walter Hackett's actions in regard to the Longboat Key's Islandside project application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles plans to push back construction of a second floor dining area for another season, until late 2013. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2012
Mar Vista stays grounded for another season

Ed Chiles still plans to take dining to a new level at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota and Manatee counties added roughly 1,000 jobs in November, with an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 8, 2014
Unemployment rate falls in November

The North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area added about 1,000 jobs in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city and county hope additional signage can help prevent damage to the dunes at Lido Beach.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2015
Officials shore up Lido sand dune protection

After a resident complained about a downed barrier along a trail leading to Lido Beach, the city and county are searching for a way to keep beachgoers off the dunes.

  • Sarasota
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CatchMeIfYouCanWeb
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • March 18, 2015
Theater SRQ&A: Shelley Whiteside

Theater SRQ&A: Shelley Whiteside

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • November 19, 2014
That Fit Girl: Fighting the holiday hunger games

That Fit Girl: Fighting the holiday hunger games

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2009
Youth baseball registration underway

The Sarasota Christian Baseball League is now accepting registrations for the 2010 spring baseball season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Second grade student Jake Riley explores concepts such as probability and cause and effect with LEGO bricks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 10, 2021
Venice Diocese updates to STREAM curriculum

Catholic students throughout Sarasota County will follow a curriculum plan that focuses on science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2010
Letter to the editor

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis responds to a letter from Longboat Key residents Bob and Shannon Gault.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker reviews budget documents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2015
Manatee County aims to balance its budget

In current projections, Manatee County's reserve fund will run out in a few years. What will it take to balance the budget?

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 30

Larry Davenport captures a pelican coming in to roost at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
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