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Ringling spokeswoman Christine Lange says the college saw the building as an obvious opportunity given its location adjacent to the Sarasota Museum of Art.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2014
Ringling buys building next to Sarasota High

The Ringling College of Art and Design bought the Visionworks building next to the former Sarasota High School building for $1.6 million last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ten-year-old Nicole Sakre, left, battles a West Pasco Black defender for possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Labor Day Showcase

More than 250 boys and girls soccer teams converged at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch for the 2014 Labor Day Showcase Aug. 30 through Sept. 1. Players, ranging from U11 to U18, traveled from across the state and as far away as Georgia for this year's tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
William Shell, Pharaoh Tyehimba, Ryan Gray and Charles Nichols
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 68th annual Labor Day Regatta

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted its 68th annual Labor Day Regatta Saturday, Aug. 30, at Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Luca Milbank picks out a piece of fruit.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jen's MarketPlace farmers market

Aug. 30, after a three-year hiatus the Lakewood Ranch farmer's market returned to Main Street, with about 22 vendors and a new name - Jen's MarketPlace.

  • East County
  • News
Dylan and Britney Peterson enjoy time with Coco.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Operation Pet Rescue

Animal lovers converged Aug. 30 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for Operation Pet Rescue. Participants visited booths run by the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch volunteers, for stamps. Proceeds from the raffle benefited the East County rescue.

  • East County
  • News
Lou Marrinaccio with Kimberly and Joe Miele
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Michael Miele Celebration of Life

Friends, family and members of the community remembered Michael Miele with a celebration of life Friday, Aug. 29. The event was hosted the Marinaccios at their Lakewood Ranch home. Miele, 44, was a member of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch. He died July 23. Guests enjoyed cigars, drinks and some of Miele's favorite food such as Maine lobster and kettle chips. "The whole community has been so supportive," says Kimberly Parody Miele, Miele's wife. "I am overwhelmed with appreciation."

  • East County
  • News
Booker running back Jamal Benson scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of 23 and 5 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota football vs. Booker

The visiting Booker High football team held on to beat crosstown rival Sarasota 18-9 in its season opener Aug. 29, giving coach Recharde Goodwyn his first win as a head coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Warren and Jean Lexton with Catherine and Arthur Armitage
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Labor Day Celebration

Bird Key Yacht Club kicks off Labor Day weekend with its Labor Day Celebration Party Friday, Aug. 29, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This week’s FYI Friday features a murder investigation, an election recap and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 29, 2014
FYI Friday - Your Weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karli Wilbanks told detectives her boyfriend Michael Goodman was “trying to kill her,” before shooting him with a Colt .45 Aug. 4.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 29, 2014
Deputies make arrest in murder investigation

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged 25-year-old Karli Wilbanks with second-degree murder in connection the shooting death of her boyfriend Michael Goodman.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s Fountain will be open for its regular hours Monday, but fall hours will go into effect the next day.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 29, 2014
City, county closures scheduled for Labor Day

Government offices in Sarasota County, the city of Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County will close Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Libraries Director Sarabeth Killijian and Harvard Jolly Architect Amy Weber pose for a portrait outside of the new Gulf Gate Library, which is 80% complete.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 29, 2014
Interior designing underway at Gulf Gate Library

The rest of the construction two-story building is supposed to be completed by late November and the library is slated to open in January 2015.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The partition suit centers on 2.3 acres of recreational property in the 17-acre, shuttered resort.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 29, 2014
Colony Lender files partition suit against Adams

The partition suit centers on 2.3 acres of recreational property in the 17-acre, shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2014
Realtor groups consider merger

The Realtor associations for Manatee and Sarasota counties will vote Sept. 16 on merging their organizations.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Elliott can't believe she doesn't know the answer to a "Dr. Who" trivia question.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Dr. Who' Celebration

Fans of the British science-fiction television show "Dr. Who" converged for a night of trivia, Aug. 28, at Braden River Library. The "Dr. Who" Celebration attracted both children and their parents who enjoy the original show, which originally aired in 1963 and was relaunched and filmed in 2005.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 29, 2014
Resourceful dwelling on display at State of the Arts Gallery

The prototype of a patent-pending multi-use portable dwelling is on display at State of the Arts Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Sancin, featured speaker John Nicolosi and Joan Campo-Liga
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series Luncheon

Designing Women Boutique Ambassador's Guild held a luncheon in its Salon Series Thursday, Aug. 28, at Designing Women Boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The unit is located in the Gulf-front Beach Residences on Lido Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 28, 2014
Lido condo sells for $3.7 million list price

Unit 1102 at the Ritz-Carlton-managed Beach Residences sold Tuesday for $3.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“People from all over the country can support you, your pet and the shelter at the same time," says HSSC Executive Director Kristi Dorman.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 28, 2014
Humane Society searches for pet models

The Humane Society of Sarasota County will be accepting entries for its 3rd annual 'The Real HousePets of Sarasota County' Pet Calendar and Photo Contest. The winner will be featured on the cover of the 2015 calendar and each of the top 12 finalists will be showcased as a pet of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gates that sit at the entrances of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club can’t be used to turn away certain maintenance vehicles or tighten up security measures.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 28, 2014
Road privatization effort gains traction

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club communities seek to have more security and complete control over their streets and gates.

  • East County
  • News
New Longboat Key Building Official Darin Cushing.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 28, 2014
Town hires new Building Official

Palmetto native will begin work on Longboat Key Aug. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Each Loom bracelet crafted at the Sept. 13-14 Loom-a-thon will go toward MaxLove Project's goal of creating a 100-mile rainbow Loom chain.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 28, 2014
Learning Express Toys shares the 'love' in upcoming Loom-a-thon

The Learning Express, 8451 Cooper Creek Blvd., invites children to participate in a Loom bracelet-making event, or Loom-a-thon, Sept. 13 and Sept. 14.

  • East County
  • News
Neal Communities President Pat Neal says the property will be a continuation, of sorts, of Central Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2014
Neal purchases land in Lakewood Ranch

Neal Communities has purchased 111 acres from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Charles, Sol and Frank Carson. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Golden oldie

Sarasota resident Sol Carson celebrated his 100th birthday Aug. 15, at the Jewish Family and Children's Services of Sarasota Inc. The birthday party included cake, singing and family. Carson, a South Philadelphia native, lives in Sarasota with his son, Charles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Cool kids

The St. Boniface Youth Group held an ice cream social for families Sunday, Aug. 17, in Siesta Key Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Picture pur-fect?

Calling all four-legged models! The Humane Society of Sarasota County will be accepting entries for its 3rd annual 'The Real HousePets of Sarasota County' Pet Calendar and Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This home at 2704 Bay Shore Road has three bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 3,900 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.51 million. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 28, 2014
Home in Bay Haven sells for $1.51 million

A home in Bay Haven tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Richard Chen submitted this photo of a rainbow, taken in Palmer Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Richard Chen submitted this photo of a rainbow, taken in Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Our View

The duct tape rule

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Werner Hartenberger
  • August 28, 2014
My View

No link between Hayek, Obama

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Mote expansion seems less research based

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Masi
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 28, 2014
Your Neighbor | Mary Masi

Mary Masi teaches laughter yoga at the Sarasota Mindfulness Institute.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2014
Football preview: Booker High

Booker High senior Jeremiah Henderson assumed the reins as the Tornadoes' starting quarterback last fall while helping lead the team to the regional semifinals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Goodwyn
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2014
Coaching Change

Former defensive coordinator Recharde Goodwyn was named Booker High's new head coach this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Caragiulo celebrates his win with departing County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Caragiulo, Maio look forward to November

After winning their primaries with convincing margins, the two County Commission candidates gear up for the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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