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Gail Condrick now sits on the board of directors for Veriditas, which aims to create personal growth through the labyrinth experience.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 19, 2018
Longboater aims to create labyrinth awareness

LBK’s Gail Condrick recently was named to the Veriditas board of directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Caroline Zucker
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 19, 2018
School board: The high road and the low road

Rather than accept the apology with grace and forgiveness, Caroline Zucker scolded.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 19

Michael Cohen captured this image on Lido Beach on a foggy morning at low tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2018
East County weather page photo: April 19

Susan DeVictor photographed an osprey collecting nesting material near the East Manatee Bulldogs stadium off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Unit 1906 of the Vue on Gulfstream Avenue recently sold for $2,903,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 19, 2018
The Vue's Unit 1906 sells for $2,903,000

Residential real estate transactions for April 2-6.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Attendees discuss the future of the bayfront at Tuesday's The Bay open house at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 19, 2018
Residents share feedback on bayfront plans

Public input on three concepts for redeveloping the bayfront will help create a singular vision for a vast swath of waterfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city hopes to have an updated draft code ready for review later this summer.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 19, 2018
Form-based code review hits snag

Concern from both residents and city officials has delayed the potential adoption of new zoning regulations.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.19.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 18, 2018
Sun sets on Seaplace season

About 80 residents gathered for a farewell celebration April 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 18, 2018
Students speak on scholarships at New College Luncheon

Scholarship donors and recipients got together April 12 at the New College Foundation's Keating Center

  • Black Tie
The district contracts with local agencies like the Sheriff’s Office for security. As early as next year, the district plans to hire its own officers.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 18, 2018
Sarasota Schools still faces budget deficit with plan to instate own police force

Although the district will save some money with the choice to start its own internal police force, it's not enough to cover the security-related deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Tina Granthon and Clara Renardus de Villanueva
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 18, 2018
Child Protection Center supporters take flight

Blue Ties & Butterflies was held April 18 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 18, 2018
Local artists sail with paint brushes

The second annual event benefited the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's youth sailing program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 18, 2018
SPARCC celebrates season accomplishments

On April 18, auxiliary members and ambassadors gathered for a spring luncheon at The Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neighborhood groups say commissioners ignored their concerns in OKing South Bridge-area rules.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 18, 2018
Siesta setback vote dismays vocal residents

Residents are upset the commission didn't listen to what they had to say, but should get a break before any hotel plans are drawn up.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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