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Betty Atchison as Cher has people getting up and grooving.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 5, 2022
Project Pride leads off June with Grand Carnival fundraiser

The debut event had music tribute acts for Cher, Brittany Spears and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Parrish Community High School already is in need of an addition only three years after opening. The school is about 300 students shy of reaching capacity. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 5, 2022
Population explosion forces expansion of Parrish Community High earlier than expected

Parrish Community High School, which draws East County students, gets $15 million addition ahead of schedule.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 4, 2022
Dogs costume up at Bazaar competition

The bazaar's first dog costume contest was held June 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ODA seniors Aaliyaa Genat and Anthony Gaukhman make hearts with their hands as they enjoy their graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 4, 2022
Out of Door Academy graduates celebrate on the Lakewood Ranch campus

ODA seniors already looking forward to their future college life.

  • East County
  • Schools
Property appraisers in Manatee and Sarasota counties estimate property values in town rose past $7 billion for the first time.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 4, 2022
Longboat Key property value estimate reaches past $7 billion

The appraisers' offices in Manatee and Sarasota estimate the town's taxable property is worth 13.5% more than last year.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 4, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital names health care industry veteran as new CFO

Jeff Limbocker will succeed the retiring William Woeltjen as chief financial officer of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • June 3, 2022
Creative team behind 'Hood' dishes on labor and love

Douglas Carter Beane and Lewis Flinn, the couple behind Asolo Rep's "Hood," chat about their creative process and collaborative partnership.

  • Arts + Culture
Raccoons are nocturnal but can be active during the day: A mother raccoon out with her kits is likely teaching them how to forage. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • June 3, 2022
Raccoons are handy, adaptable

There's no masking this mammal's role in the state's habitat.

  • East County
  • News
The year-to-date number of building permits issued in Sarasota County decreased slightly from 2021.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 3, 2022
At midway point of county budget, the numbers are lining up

As commissioners begin looking at next fiscal year, a look back at current budget year appears rosy though economist recommends keeping an eye on the long term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Diana Corrigan and Richard Corrigan expect to enjoy retirement now.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 3, 2022
Diana Corrigan calls it a career at St. Armands Circle

More than 22 years after becoming executive director of St. Armands Circle Association, Diana Corrigan is looking forward to being at the iconic destination as a visitor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Avian rehabilitator Jonathan Hande takes a peek inside the cage before removing a sandhill crane colt.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 3, 2022
Abandoned sandhill crane colt transported to Save Our Seabirds

Birds in distress are usually easy to approach or have visible injuries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Melodie Marchena and her husband, Sanddy Marchena, are excited to make an impact on children as the new owners of Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 3, 2022
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch undergoes new ownership

Lakewood Ranch's Melodie and Sanddy Marchena are ready to make impact at Kiddie Academy.

  • East County
  • Schools
Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has become the target of some county employees who don't like the direction the county is going.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 3, 2022
Voting only way to reverse county's squabbling

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has become the target of some county employees who don’t like the direction the county is going.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 3, 2022
Sarasota bayfront home sells for $12 million

The property is the third-highest price sale in Sarasota city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: June 2

Diane Suner captured this large crab coming out of its shell on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
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