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Pablo Gonzalez, Ashley Lewis, Tobias Wright and Dominique Cecchetti perform in “Rootabaga Country.”  Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • November 16, 2017
Youth Opera excels in world premiere

Sarasota Youth Opera performed "Rootabaga Country" on Nov. 11 and 12.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 72: Donna Barcomb

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hayley Walding.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2017
Sarasota High Fives: 01.26.17

Sarasota High Fives: 01.26.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
It's critic Marty Fugate's (right) turn to be picked apart as FST's Will Luera gets him to open up about his life so it can be used as comedic ammunition in "Last Laugh." (Courtesy photos)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2019
'Last Laugh' puts audience members on hot seat

Florida Studio Theatre troupe takes improv in a new direction.

  • Arts + Culture
Ruth Davis and Freya Robbins recently underwent an end-of-life process. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota has more than one end-of-life option

There are more than one way to plan the end of your life.

  • Health
File photo. Graduating Pine View School students perform the national anthem during the graduation ceremony for the class of 2015.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 19, 2016
Pine View ranked No. 1 high school in Florida, top 10 for U.S.

The U.S. News & World Report lists Pine View School as 7th among the high schools in the nation.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Maj. Aaron Traver flies a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 27, 2020
Lakewood Ranch resident OK working in obscurity as an Air Force major

Major Aaron Traver comes home to Lakewood Ranch after his 11th deployment.

  • East County
  • Opinion
MVP Sports and Social's Quarantine Cup is played via Zoom calls. Photo courtesy MVP Sports and Social.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 6, 2020
Lakewood Ranch rec sports get creative during quarantine

MVP Sports and Social has kept the fun going with its Quarantine Cup series of events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rams coach Josh Smithers talks with his team after the loss.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Riverview football coach will miss his senior class

The Rams lost to Steinbrenner 24-20 on Nov. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
It could take an additional two years for Colony appeals to be exhausted unless a settlement is reached.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2012
Colony Partnership, Klauber awarded $20 million damage claim

Final orders expected to be complete in less than two months keep control of the Colony Beach & Tennis resort units with the association but grant the Colony Partnership and Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber more than $20 million in damages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chief Planner Steve Stancel says the city will continue to compile information on redesigning Fruitville Road, with another public workshop planned for the next 45 days.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2016
Key leaders question Fruitville redesign plans

As the city works to create a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere along Fruitville Road, barrier island residents are wondering how changes might impact their traffic conditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The School District of Manatee County is planning to have elementary students fully return to school in the fall while middle and high schools will have hybrid classes.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 25, 2020
Manatee school district lays out recommended reopening plan

Elementary students to return fully to school while middle and high schools will have hybrid classes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 25, 2009
Tax bill to save residents $80,000

Non-ad valorem and trim notices will be sent together, saving envelope and postage costs. Said Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates: 'Now you don't have to wonder why government is so stupid.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Sam Hester goes up for a layup in the first half.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 6, 2016
Mustangs topple rival Pirates in district play

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team beat Braden River 74-51 Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stu Drymon and Darrell Jackson both love researching beers and trying to create new recipes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 20, 2019
Partners brew new business in Bradenton

Longtime friends start a microbrewery in East County.

  • East County
  • News
The Newsies panel included Travis Ray of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Richard Russell of Sarasota Opera, Iain Webb of Sarasota Ballet and William Skaggs of The Players Centre for Performing Arts. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 28, 2022
Entertainment execs chat in front of Newsies panel

The Observer brought together four local arts and entertainment executives to discuss how their organizations have fared during the pandemic and beyond.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 5, 2019
Hope Seeds plants good future at Christ Church

The organization packs seeds to send all over the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Villages installed a brand-new Koenig & Bauer press in 2020.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • November 10, 2021
When it comes to news, we believe bigger is better

While everyone else in our industry gets smaller, we decided it was the perfect time to give readers more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ocean Properties Ltd. submitted a site-plan application and request for 85 additional tourism units in September at Town Hall
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2013
Year in Review: September 2013, Hilton: $24 million project

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd. seeks to close the resort for 16 to 18 months for a project that would add 85 tourism units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U All-Star team is heading back to the World Series for the first time since 1988.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2016
One last stand for Sarasota All-Stars

The Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U and 14U All-Star teams will compete in the Babe Ruth League World Series Aug. 11-18.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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