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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
Pilot preschool program starts at Gocio Elementary

The program, thought up by philanthropists Mary Kay and Joe Henson, will focus on preparing students below the poverty line to start reading on grade level.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 19, 2013
The Good News: Karen Van Lindonk

Karen Van Lindonk is a volunteer with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 3, 2023
Mote A-scare-ium provides a safe place for children on Halloween

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted families for a scavenger hunt, underwater pumpkin carving, candy and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2010
Larson prepares for more civic duty

District 1 candidate Lynn Larson believes the Town Commission doesn't make decisions that are based on what its constituents want.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 15, 2023
Veterinarian’s love of polo runs through everything she does

Dr. Margaux Buchanan, an equine veterinarian and polo player, raises Appaloosas on her 12-acre Menagerie Farm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 17, 2023
Parking program proposals would mean $3.5M increase in city revenue

The new parking director proposes replacing free spots with paid ones and stricter parking garage polices, but Sarasota city commissioners were told it's not about the money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: Cain campaign visits East County

Herman Cain missed the first stop of his Florida bus tour because of illness, but he still spoke to attendees through audio and watched the event online.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Vengroff affordable housing project could be revived

A city policy change may lead to a renewed effort to build a workforce apartment complex near downtown, but challenges remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 29, 2019
Investor buys downtown retail spaces for $10.35 million

The multimillion-dollar sale includes Main Street and Lemon Avenue properties such as Sur La Table, Eileen Fisher, Pastry Art and Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 3, 2017
Chuck Whittall ready to move ahead with proposal for Colony property

The developer said he will comply with Longboat Key's 65-foot height limit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
Disorientations darken turtle nesting season but it is still not working.

Two hatchlings died last week after they crawled into the road, possibly due to bright lights along the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2014
Laurel Park project clears first hurdle

The second proposal to go through the Laurel Park Overlay District review process - a mixed-use development with 24 residential units - drew few concerns from residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 18, 2025
Sarasota 18-story condo project inches closer to reality

A handful of outstanding issues plus an administrative adjustment need to be taken care of before a Development Review Committee resubmittal for the 18-story Adagio.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 19, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Sports Briefs

Bulldog teams defeat Buccaneers; Mustangs win Donald Ross Tournament; River Dawgs win regional championship; Lady Mustangs race to third-place finish; Mustangs finish 11th in Boys Invitational Race

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
News Briefs

St. Denis schedules Bayfront Park meeting; Beach ordinance modifications under review; Health-care discussion set for Wednesday; Bridge signalization repairs are complete

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 4, 2012
It's a 'classy' season for Longboat fitness offerings

Residents, snowbirds and visitors have lots of options for staying in shape this season. Public classes are offered at the Longboat Key Education Center and the town's Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • December 16, 2014
Edible elation

Christmas is quickly approaching, but there is still time to shoot straight to the top of your friends' and family's nice list. Here are Diversions' picks for local edible gifts that can be as pleasing to the taste buds as the spirit.

  • Arts + Culture
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