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Sixth graders Jaliyh Tartt, Sara Downs and Lily Bertrand love getting colors all over them.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 9, 2023
Nolan Middle School raises funds for its students with Color Run

Students at the Lakewood Ranch school don't mind getting a little messy for a good cause.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 9, 2023
No-swim advisory posted for Bird Key Beach

The Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County has detected unacceptable levels of enterococcus bacteria in water quality testing at the beach off the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cougars beach volleyball player Helena Hebda sends a shot over the net on Mooney's new courts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2023
Campus courts give Mooney beach volleyball a lift

The Cougars believe the courts will give the program an advantage and promote growth.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Designating fentanyl as a WMD would increase overdoses
  • By Adrian Moore and Jacob James Rich
  • March 9, 2023
Designating fentanyl as a WMD would increase overdoses

Cracking down on drugs often has an unintended effect: The creation of more potent, and lethal, replacements.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bernhard Stomporowski - nicknamed "Stompo" - was named the director of rowing and head coach of the Sarasota Scullers in December.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2023
Sarasota Scullers coach wants to create fun-loving environment

Bernhard Stomporowski, a world champion rower from Germany, took over the position in December.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The firetruck is currently located at Station 11 in Myakka City as it awaits the trip to its new home at Manatee Technical College.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 9, 2023
Donated firetruck becomes teaching tool at Manatee Technical College

East Manatee Fire Rescue donated a firetruck to be used by MTC students in the diesel and firefighter/EMT programs.

  • East County
  • News
The home on 8569 Midnight Pass Road was built in 2012. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,033 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 20-24 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Midnight Pass Road tops the week's sale at $6.65 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Wicker Inn is an iconic vacation spot on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 9, 2023
Short-term rental program to start in October

The program requires Longboat Key properties that are rented out for less than six months at a time to register with the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alice Tully Hall rendering by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 9, 2023
Six firms remain in the running to design the SPAC

Four European and two U.S.-based architecture firms are semifinalists for the job of designing the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center. The candidates will be narrowed to three in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jane Nagle and Barabara Bellamente
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 8, 2023
Longboat Harbourettes flaunt their 2023 fashion show

Fashionistas team up with Hatley Boutique to bring fashion to the condo association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Novak prepares to release Chuck in November 2022.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 8, 2023
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club shares swan stories

"The Swan Guy" David Novak spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting on March 2 at the Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Terell Stafford will perform as part of the Sarasota Jazz Festival March 13-18.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2023
Jazz Festival lineup seeks to expand horizons

With an emphasis on a wide spectrum of styles and performers as well as a new venue, the 43rd Sarasota Jazz Festival aims to broaden its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch High track and field sophomore Savannah Adams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Savannah Adams

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore won the 800 meter run (2:31.44) March 3 at the 2023 Charlotte Invitational.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chef Christopher Covelli has been honored by La Chaîne des Rotisseurs of Sarasota with its Briallat Award.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 8, 2023
Chef wins gastro society's top award

Christopher Covelli, an executive chef and partner in two Sarasota restaurants, was honored by the local chapter of a global organization of food and wine enthusiasts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This aerial photo, taken in February, shows construction in The Tides community which features single-family, built-to-rent homes on Lake Spoonbill in Waterside.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 8, 2023
The Tides rolls into Lakewood Ranch's single-family home rental market

Despite sharp rise in rents, the single-family, built-for-rent home market remains hot in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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