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Visit Sarasota County works to attract nature tourism, capitalizing on activities such as kayaking at The Bay park.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 18, 2024
Seasonal visitor numbers down as travel normalizes after pandemic

Visit Sarasota County reports a 9% drop in visitors during season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jackson Hostetler fishes with the camp the week of July 15.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
Fishing camp passes down knowledge and experience

"Paying attention to the smaller stuff is definitely what makes the biggest difference."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police investigates Thursday overnight shooting
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota Police investigates Thursday overnight shooting

No injuries were reported in the incident at the 2100 block of Waldemere Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stacy Copeland, a rising third grader at Braden River Elementary School, shows off the page she wrote in Spanish about manatees.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 18, 2024
Dual language programs on the rise in Manatee County

Five elementary schools have dual language programs, and the district hopes to expand to middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
McIntosh Middle School students Skyler Rissler, Baylee Wallingford and Kinleigh Souders with their rabbits Marvel, Finn and Velvet
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
Agricultural scene emerges in Sarasota’s school district

New programs are being implemented, while the district prepares to open The Farm, a revamped facility at McIntosh Middle School for raising livestock and other activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Dreamer's Academy has now installed a dual-language library.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
Interest grows in dual language programming within Sarasota school district

Dreamers Academy helped introduce the learning model in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch High School's Kennedy Hoeper, Emma Syfert and Kendall Huerta say the future of agriculture is bright. They each plan to have careers in some facet of agriculture.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 18, 2024
Future of agriculture grows strong in Manatee County

Students say they are ready to enter the industry despite any challenges.

  • East County
  • Schools
Construction takes place on the K-8 at Skye Ranch.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
Major construction projects on the way for Sarasota schools

Sarasota County Schools is building two new schools, in addition to pursuing school facility replacements and renovations.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Parents wait in their cars for dismissal at Braden River Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 18, 2024
How to have a successful car line

The car line doesn't have to be something you dread. Check out these tips on how to get through the car line safely while having fun.

  • East County
  • Schools
Food Services Manager Melissa Phillips
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
Riverview High staffer reflects on years with the district

After joining the school district in 1998, Melissa Phillips, a food and nutrition services manager, says there’s still nowhere she’d rather be.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Progress continues on the renovation of Carlos E. Haile Middle School. The project is estimated to be complete in December.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 18, 2024
Manatee schools continues construction on east Bradenton projects

Some East County schools will see new classrooms in the 2024-2025 school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Fruitville Elementary student Summer Medvecky heads to the car with ESE Paraprofessional Cluster Aide Tammy Gauntt.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
The ins and outs of pick-up and drop-off

Parents and a school principal offer their advice on successfully navigating the scene of pick-up or drop-off time.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Patricia Heffner, the head custodian at Freedom Elementary School, has been with the School District of Manatee County for 26 years.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 18, 2024
Freedom Elementary custodian takes pride in 26 years with Manatee schools

Patricia Heffner's love for cleanliness shows in her work.

  • East County
  • Schools
This home at 1624 Baywood Way (front) has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,060 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 1-5 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A home in Casey Key home tops the week's sales at $3.65 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The courtyard of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
Looking for things to do in Sarasota? She wrote the bucket list.

Kelly Stilwell is the author of the recently released book “100 Things to Do in Sarasota Before You Die.”

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