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Dreamers Academy founder Geri Chaffee (center) cuts the ribbon at the Newtown campus.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 9, 2023
Dreamers Academy holds ribbon-cutting for Newtown campus

The bilingual school’s new campus, located in Sarasota's Newtown, offers a dedicated space for learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Tommy Tyler.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 9, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tommy Tyler

The Cardinal Mooney boys golfer believes the Cougars can win a state title in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
What is the benefit to us?
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 9, 2023
What is the benefit to us?

Last week, we urged Republicans to think whether a second Trump presidency would be any different or better than the first. This week: Tell us, Joe Biden, how persecuting Trump will improve our lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota artist John Pirman in his studio.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • August 9, 2023
Selby Gardens goes 'meta' with John Pirman show

Life imitates art imitates life in the retrospective of the Sarasota artist's work.

  • Arts + Culture
Brothers tussle with a router during fight over gaming
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2023
Brothers tussle with a router during fight over gaming

A man frustrated with his brother's constant gaming started a tug-of-war over a router. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Averleigh Cross can't wait to start kindergarten at Freedom Elementary School. She's looking forward to learning how to read better.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 9, 2023
First day of kindergarten can be emotional time for parents

Parents often have a hard time deciding whether to cry or celebrate as they drop off their kindergartner on the first day of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Charles Snowden Jones, trustee, of Bedford Hills, New York, sold the Unit L-207 condominium at 435 L’Ambiance Drive to Ronald and Margaret Roth, of Longboat Key, for $2.4 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 9, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 24-28 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops the week's sales at $2.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The town of Longboat Key has had conversations with the Florida Department of Transportation about making improvements to six crosswalks along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 9, 2023
Visibility upgrades on the way for GMD crosswalks

A new FDOT project along Gulf of Mexico Drive will bring improvements to four crosswalks on Longboat Key and add a new one.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael DeWulf painting at his live art show at Wyland Gallery on Aug. 4.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 9, 2023
Sarasota artist draws audience with live show at Wyland Gallery

Sarasota-based artist Michael DeWulf paints for 10 to 14 hours to grow in his craft.

  • Arts + Culture
Mateo has had enough of pictures and is ready for his walk. He's accompanied by Shelter Director Dani Ziegler and Board and Executive Committee Member Cheryl Johnson.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 9, 2023
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch volunteers go above and beyond

The Myakka City nonprofit uses care and love to prepare pets for adoption.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
GreyHawk Landing's Raymond Turner took over as District 5 commissioner on Aug. 1, 2023
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 9, 2023
New commissioner wants to help Manatee be prepared for inevitable growth

Raymond Turner says proper planning can both prepare for growth and protect the environment.

  • East County
  • News
St. Armands Circle is among Sarasota's primary attractions for visitors and residents alike.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 9, 2023
Bid to renew St. Armands Business Improvement District falls short

The special tax district and its enhanced level of city services will end Sept. 30. Now the debate begins over what to do with unspent funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ruthie Ball, 7, looks at her "hall of fame" with her mom Jill.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 9, 2023
Families find benefits outweigh challenges of living on Longboat Key

Parents and their children have adapted to school commute and extracurricular challenges — and found communities that span generations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alana Bjork and Chuck Wolfe
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 8, 2023
Chiles Hospitality awards student scholarships to nine employees

Employees at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub qualified for scholarships funded by Manatee Community Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Henry Burbee.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 8, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Henry Burbee

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golfer is primed for a big 2023 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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