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Heather Merriman Saba
October 14, 2015

People with Purpose: Charlie Ann Syprett

After leaving a career in law to help families affected by cancer, Syprett says helping others find joy is her biggest passion

Black Tie

Kurt Schultheis
October 14, 2015

‘No’ vote wouldn’t bury Country Club Shores plan

The fate of the neighborhood’s poles won’t be determined at the polls. Residents plan to underground their utilities even if voters reject the referendum.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
October 14, 2015

Ross’ departure reignites succession talk

Dave Bullock is already searching for a new Longboat Key assistant town manager, but commissioners are worried about who will replace Bullock when he opts for retirement.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
October 13, 2015

Thaxton promoted within Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Jon Thaxton will take over as the new senior vice president for community investment at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Sarasota
News

Jack Short
October 13, 2015

Pinellas Sheriff to Sarasota County: Don't wait for cities on homelessness

A presentation to County Commissioners did not directly address the rift between the county and city over homeless solutions, but the message was clear.

Sarasota
News

Nick Reichert
October 13, 2015

Movie Review: 'The Walk'

Robert Zemeckis reaches dazzling new heights in "The Walk," which is based on the real life story of Philippe Petit's 1974 high wire performance between the World Trade Center towers.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

David Conway
October 13, 2015

Special assessment could cover Circle garage costs

During the next four weeks, the city will take its first steps toward implementing a special assessment to fund a parking garage near St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
October 13, 2015

Ed Zunz files for wife's commission seat

Longboat Key District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz seeks a break from her 13 years of consecutive service to the town. Her husband, Ed, is filing to run for her commission seat.

Longboat Key
News

Jessica Salmond
October 13, 2015

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall searches for utilities supervisor

Former supervisor Tom Merrell was promoted to Assistant Director of Operations Sept. 29.

East County
News

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

Alex Mahadevan
October 13, 2015

Officer removes baby alligator from Osprey home

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office responded to a call from a distressed homeowner who found a 3-foot alligator in his home office.

Sarasota
News

Nick Reichert
October 13, 2015

FST Improv returns with a comedic twist

Florida Studio Theatre's longtime improv troupe returns for the fall and winter seasons starting weekly at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays on Oct. 17 armed with a new comedic weapon: sketch comedy.