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By Liz Ramos |
January 24, 2023

SCF Manatee-Sarasota grows nursing program

State College of Florida will be able to accept 350 students into its programs as a result of $1.1 million raised through community partnerships and matched by the state legislature.

East County
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
January 25, 2023

It's round 2 for Fruitville Road roundabout art proposals

The Public Art Committee narrows down to three concepts to recommend to City Commission. But will birds or clouds fly?

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 24, 2023

'NocheUnidos' fundraiser melds new and old worlds

Mariachi Cobre will perform with the Venice Symphony at the Van Wezel to benefit nonprofit UnidosNow.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
April 23, 2023

Third rock is the star at Earth Day celebration at Sarasota's Bay Park

Family activities and tables on the bay were designed to encourage appreciation of the environment.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Spencer Fordin |
January 28, 2022

Entertainment execs chat in front of Newsies panel

The Observer brought together four local arts and entertainment executives to discuss how their organizations have fared during the pandemic and beyond.

Arts + Culture

By Harry Sayer |
February 2, 2022

Free dance class is Sarasota woman's way to give back

After a series of medical setbacks, Deanna Williams remembers what dance meant to her.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
February 10, 2022

Sarasota couple celebrates 70 years of marriage

The pair has been looking forward to their anniversary, though saying 70 years together still isn’t enough.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Snider |
February 17, 2022

Charity Snapshot: Two Decades of Giving

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, founded by John Clarke in the community’s early days, enters a new chapter.

LWR Life

By Liz Ramos |
June 10, 2022

Myakka City Girl Scout earns gold with Project Prom Dress

Kimberley Barr earns Girl Scouts Gold Award by making prom attire available to students.

East County
Neighbors

By Spencer Fordin |
June 22, 2022

Local business corners market on electric boats

Ed Kolodzieski won't just order an electric boat for you. You can visit his showroom and take one home the next week.

Longboat Key
Business

By Eric Garwood |
June 23, 2022

Longboat leaders tout demand for continued education during school board visit

Funding for a library and community center has gained initial nods from the County Commission, but school district participation was sought as well.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
June 27, 2022

Construction begins on Lakewood Ranch Blvd. traffic signal at Balmoral/Water Lily

Manatee County schedules the $2.8 million traffic light project in response to residents' requests for a safer intersection.

East County
News

By Liz Ramos |
June 29, 2022

Sarasota singers share what it takes to do the national anthem justice

Three local singers approach the national anthem in different ways that fit their voice, abilities and emotions.

Arts + Culture

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 10, 2015

Conversation with with Julius Halas

Before former Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Julius Halas, 61, left the town to become director of the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2009, he gave the Longboat Observer his personal cellphone number and said to call any time.

Longboat Key
News

By Sen. Jeff Brandes, Florida District 24 | Guest Contributor |
May 18, 2022

Marketplace of Ideas: A call for courage

When Florida lawmakers convene on property insurance, they will confront the biggest economic challenge in state history. They need to change the incentives to a market of free enterprise and competition that benefits consumers.