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By State College of Florida Coding Academy
September 8, 2023

Give Your Child a High Tech Advantage

The State College of Florida Coding Academy gives local youth a hightech advantage through pre-college workshops, after-school enrichment programs, youth competitions, and micro-credential classes.

East County
Neighbors

Town home project approved for Linger Lodge Road

Despite several public objections, Manatee County commissioners approved the D.R. Horton project in a 5-2 vote.

East County
News

Observer Staff
September 8, 2023

Tech mogul buys historic waterfront Sarasota home for $6 million

The 2-acre Indian Beach property dates to 1894 and last sold for $150,000 in 1987.

Sarasota
News

Lesley Dwyer
September 8, 2023

Myakka Co-op kicks off its third season

The Myakka Co-op is a group of local artisans selling their goods every first Saturday of the month at the Silver Star East restaurant.

East County
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
September 8, 2023

City customers to pay more for utility connections and waste collection

Commissioners approve rate hikes that staff say will help cover the cost of providing services.

Sarasota
News

By Coastal Orthopedics Staff
September 7, 2023

A “HAPPY COINCIDENCE” Creates the Foundation for Coastal Orthopedics’ 50-Year Legacy

It was a “happy coincidence” that laid the foundation for Coastal Orthopedics, says Dr. Jim Rogers, one of the original founders of the now well-known health care firm.

East County
Neighbors

Meet Sarasota's new arts czar

Brian Hersh holds the power of the purse for local cultural organizations.

Arts + Culture

Adam Hughes
September 7, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 21-25 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Morton Terrace tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $5.9 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Ryan Kohn
September 7, 2023

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Noah Obaseki

The Booker High football defensive back had an interception in the Tornadoes' 43-13 win over Southeast High.

Sarasota
Sports

Ian Swaby
September 7, 2023

Former Booker student remembers Bush’s 9/11 visit

At 10 years old, Stevenson Tose’-Rigell stood on the school stage with President Bush at a turning point in U.S. history.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
September 7, 2023

City moves closer to making street dining permanent

If approved on second reading, eating in the street will require permanent installations and cost restaurants $35 per day per space.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
September 7, 2023

Payne Park Auditorium renovation permit workshop set for Sept. 11

The community meeting will cover an application to expand and renovate the city-owned building for use by The Players and other performing arts groups.