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Marco Nisticò portrays the duke's court jester, Rigoletto.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • November 4, 2019
The Sarasota Opera's 'Rigoletto' tells an emotional tale

Hanna Brammer's performance as Gilda is the highlight of the evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2015
Owner seeks new leases in life of plaza

How does $0 rent sound for three years? The rent is still too darn high for prospective Whitney Beach tenants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Denise Goebel tries for a strike at AMF Bradenton Lanes. MVP’s rollicking bowling league launched in July 2017 with 56 players.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2018
A League of Their Own

Chris McComas saw a need for adult sports in East County, so he launched MVP Sports and Social — and hit it out of the park.

  • LWR Life
  • By Claire McGill, DO, Family Medicine Physician Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • April 4, 2019
Don't Forget to See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Visit is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

Don't Forget to See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Visit is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

  • Health
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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has experienced break-ins and acts of vandalism since it closed in August 2010. (File photo)
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • July 25, 2014
Vandals damage 33 Colony units

Police don't know who is responsible for the latest incidents at the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A perfect Sarasota sunset from the Kalin penthouse, located in Sarabande on Palm Avenue. The view extends over the marina, past the keys and out to the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 18, 2016
Sophisticated lady

A downtown penthouse is a tribute to Alyce Kalin’s impeccable taste.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mote leaders hoped to move the aquarium to the mainland, allowing for an expansion of the research work at the current City Island campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2014
Commission declines to endorse Mote vision

The Sarasota City Commission narrowly voted against endorsing Mote Marine Laboratory's vision for expansion, which includes a new aquarium on city-owned bayfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to closing government offices, the city and county are adjusting the schedules of recreational facilities and other services.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 1, 2017
City, county offices to close for Labor Day

Waste collection, public transit and other government services will not operate Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gillian St. George and Rita Rust decide to relax in the late-afternoon breeze Saturday outside Uptown Gallery. Walkthrough traffic had not been significantly off that day they say. (Photo by Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 18, 2020
For the time being, galleries are open for business

With theaters and museums closing, they're a last bastion of art and culture

  • Arts + Culture
Image source: "The Staircase."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2018
Binge Blog: A staircase and a ghost

The first edition of Binge Blog recommends watching "The Staircase," a crime-doc mini series, on Netflix, and "A Ghost Story," a beautiful film about many things, on Amazon Prime Video.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The proposed 2016-2017 calendar has students starting classes Aug. 10, 2016.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 13, 2015
Manatee County School Board to discuss 2016-2017 school year calendar

If the board approves the calendar, students will start school Aug. 10, 2016 — two weeks earlier than this school year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 2: Vic Rohe

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sloan has lived in France for 41 years and started one of the first cooking schools outside of Paris in Lyon in 1979, Les Gastronomes de Paris.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 23, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Libby Sloan

Libby Sloan has had a fascinating life, especially when it comes to the culinary arts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Teresa Mast, Anisley Mena and Vanessa Baugh showed up at Hot Havana Nights to support Meals on Wheels PLUS.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2019
Humanitarianism in Lakewood Ranch comes in many forms

Columnist jay heater says humanitarianism in Lakewood Ranch comes in many forms,

  • East County
  • News
Pearl Dahmen enjoys Cat Depot's Namastray Yoga with Kevin the kitten.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 27, 2018
Pet-friendly yoga

Pet yoga offers a way to bond with your favorite furry companions.

  • Health
Owner and CEO Brian Stock and vice presidents Claudine Leger-Wetzel and Van Osborne are excited about the grand opening of eight new Stock models at Genoa at the Lake Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 16, 2019
Stock opens its Genoa neighborhood at the Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch

Eight new models, now open for tours, can be customized by the buyers.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, left, first suggests a millage reduction during an April 16 workshop on a proposed stormwater fee. She said a millage reduction should be considered to offset the fee.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2019
Tax break on horizon in Manatee County?

District commissioners suggests millage reduction.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 11, 2018
Gussins get thrilling award

Pat and Bob Gussins, authors and owners of Oceanview Publishing, will receive the Thriller Legends Award on July 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michele and Reese Bowen
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 14, 2018
You Observed: Bird Key takes in Westcoast Black Theater Troupe performance

On March 3, the Westcoast Black Theater Troupe brought their talents to the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The entire Witt family came out to see the dedication.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 8, 2018
Gene Witt gets closer to nature

Gene Witt Elementary unveiled their new outdoor classroom on Nov. 8

  • East County
  • News
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