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Panelists Jennifer Rominiecki, Morgan Gerhart and Den Bebak with moderator Julie Henry at the "Gems of the Region" luncheon.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 29, 2019
Gem of a luncheon

Speakers discuss exciting area progress at Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 29, 2019
New beach plans in the works

Longboat leaders begin looking through spending proposals for long-term renourishment projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hiring is underway at the Shore in Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 29, 2019
Shore begins hiring, aims to add parking

Owner says hiring could be done in June and restaurant could open by end of July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
When the memorial is complete 67 reef balls will be placed in the water off Big Pass.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 28, 2019
Sarasota's Eternal Reefs honors lost submariners

The company will place 67 reef balls nine miles off Big Pass in memory of lost submarine crew members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Superintendent Todd Bowden says he is " optimistic the school district and SC/TA will agree on a new contract that benefits all ... employees"
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 28, 2019
School district begins negotiations with Sarasota Classified Teachers Association

Certain positions within the district were paid below the regional average, according to a study conducted by Sarasota County Schools and Evergreen Solutions earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 28, 2019
Commission plans walking tour of green-space site

June 3 regular meeting will include morning portion on paths forward for land, then and afternoon portion for the rest of the agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(Courtesy photo) Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteer Amanda Roth helps show perspective of the hole discovered Tuesday morning near the Broadway Street Beach Access.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 28, 2019
Turtle watch volunteers remind beachgoers to fill up before leaving

Longboat volunteers discover obstacle to hatchlings and adult turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Building permits have risen in town over the last few years.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 27, 2019
Town considers revamped inspection, permit fees

Self-sufficiency and safety are the goals of reworked plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 25, 2019
Going extra miles for vets

Sometimes, running a 5k isn't enough.

  • East County
  • News
Ubreakifix owner Joel Scott tinkers with a broken computer.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2019
Fix it myself? Not when I have these guys available in Sarasota

Fix it myself? Not when I have these electronics guys available in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Erika Cain will be teaching yoga once a month in front of the lions and tigers at Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 24, 2019
Wild workout at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

Wild yoga workout at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Bubba and Susie are the mating pair on Islandside. File photo.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 24, 2019
No cygnets for Longboat Key this year

After heavy rainfall, the incubation period for the eggs came to a halt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(Sarasota Police Photo) Firefighters work to extinguish the flames of a recyclable-collection truck in the Fire Points area of downtown this morning.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2019
Authorities reopen streets downtown after morning truck fire

Fire involves recyclable-collection truck.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 23, 2019
Sarasota community gathers for vigil for Roman Miller

The vigil was held at Brentwood Elementary, Miller's school.

  • Sarasota
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Registration for the event is free and can be found online on Sarasota County's website
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 23, 2019
County announces presenters, session times for Water Quality Summit

The event is free and will be held from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on June 5 in Riverview High School’s auditorium.

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