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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 11, 2016
Principal's salsa principles rule

B.D. Gullett Elementary staff members compete in homemade salsa competition

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
City Commission candidate profile: Jen Ahearn-Koch

The top vote-getter in March wants to be known as more than just a neighborhood activist. Will her views on growth define her candidacy?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 12, 2017
Convenient, but ...

Longboat’s Town Commission appears ready to hire Sarasota County’s Tom Harmer as the next town manager. He looks like a good fit. But do you buy the first car you see and like?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • March 23, 2017
State Street merchants push to keep farmers market

The Sarasota Farmers Market plans to move some vendors from State Street to First Street, but some businesses are fighting to preserve the current layout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2017
After hiatus, ODA softball progress starts to pay dividends

The program was revived by two students who just wanted to play the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 7, 2015
Asia Arrives at RIAF

In its first themed program, the seventh annual Ringling International Arts Festival will present a blend of historic and modern Asian performances.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 2, 2013
People Pleaser: Vanessa Baugh

Six months into her packed first term as District 5 Manatee County commissioner, Vanessa Baugh maintains strength in the face of struggles.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 2, 2014
Top Sports Moments of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the Sarasota Observer once again celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 24, 2024
Sarasota County Commission proposes 37-year low millage rate

With assessed value still rising, Sarasota County staff is directed to craft a budget based on a rate of 3.30 mils on residential and commercial property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 22, 2025
Leonard Reid House celebrates first anniversary

The historic home is now home to an African American arts, culture and history center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 12, 2023
Meeting produces two conceptual options for county admin building

Three days of collaborative work with Benderson Development and Laurel Park residents provided a starting point for redevelopment planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 14, 2021
Republican Club of Longboat Key meets for January

The club held its first meeting with President Scott Gray.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 16, 2012
City Manager names new police chief

Bernadette DiPino is the first woman to lead Sarasota's police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 4, 2019
Newtown Alive trolley tour to add stop at Southside Elementary

The stop will honor Dorothye Smith, the first African American principal hired within Sarasota County's integrated school system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 12, 2024
Sarasota students return to school

The first day of school around Sarasota was Aug. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 16, 2024
Holiday spirits shines at Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

The event, organized by Suncoast Charities for Children, featured vessels decked with holiday lights and decor.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 5, 2024
Christ Church of Longboat Key installs first full-time pastor

Longboat Key church leaders recognize the Rev. Julia Piermont during the installation ceremony at Christ Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 11, 2020
Manatee County doesn't waste time planning closure of east Bradenton landfill

Transfer station will be needed when Manatee County closes landfill

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 18, 2021
P&Z Board approves Chiles Group's cottage, parking lot plans

Plans call for the Chiles Group's historic cottage to permanently sit at 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 9, 2009
Whimsical art museum colors North Trail

Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy, pink with colorful accents, will open in January in the old Serendipity gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
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