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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2011
Lakewood Ranch is out of this world

A Lakewood Ranch shell-mining operation proved to be the perfect location for a space scene for Austin McKinley's newest short film.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 11, 2011
DID refocuses marketing efforts

The Downtown Improvement District, Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau and other organizations discussed pooling their resources for maximum impact.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 30, 2011
Spoll leads Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force

The Economic Revitalization Task Force hopes to attract entrepreneurs to help revitalize aging Key facilities.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 4, 2012
Sarasota teens hope to fight cancer with Ellen DeGeneres

Allison Davis and her Relay for Life team are using social media to invite the star to their upcoming fundraiser gala.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2020
City mulls further revisions to noise ordinance

After the commission agreed to increase the financial penalties for violators, the city’s sound regulations will be revisited at a future hearing.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Manatee County teachers hone online skills

Online learning educational for Manatee County teachers too

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 13, 2020
Commissioner Irwin Pastor: 'It's been a privilege serving'

Longboat Key commissioner Irwin Pastor did not seek reelection after serving the town for six years.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota County Commission moves ahead with two redistricting maps

The maps drew controversy, with many Newtown residents saying they would be disenfranchised.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2019
Light shines on job shadowing at Haile Middle

Haile Middle School students learn what it takes to be a teacher by shadowing their teachers

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 3, 2019
Curtain call: seniors and director finish their time at Out-of-Door Academy

When student actors took the stage on Friday, March 29, at Out-of-Door Academy, it wasn’t just the last opening night for departing seniors in their drama department. It was the last performance for director and Associate Head of School for Academics L’Ta

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 18, 2018
New ambulance will soon get to work on Longboat Key

The department bought a new ambulance to replace a 15-year-old truck, the oldest vehicle in its fleet

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
School Board votes not to join in lawsuit against the state

Several Florida school districts are suing the state over a bill that was passed this summer, but Sarasota board members agree — it's not the best use of the county's time and money.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Anna Dearing |
  • October 30, 2017
'The Secret Garden' brings the children's story to life

Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden" brings Frances Hodgson Burnett's children's novel to life with dance, music, poetry and puppetry.

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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 17, 2017
County rebate program brings Chi-Chi Rodriguez documentary to Sarasota

The county will reimburse filmmakers for up to $80,000 of funds spent in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 6, 2016
The Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch opening should be grand

The community expects to open in June.

  • East County
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 10.1.15

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 27, 2014
Signal timing system offers 'invisible' benefit

Sarasota County traffic engineers take to the streets to find ways to better coordinate traffic signals to prevent traffic congestion and improve roadway safety along U.S. 41.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2014
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Boaters' Coalition says no to Big Pass dredge; Sarasota Police Foundation searches for board; Sheriff's Office braces for spring breakers

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 15, 2013
Branching Out

In her second month as senior center manager at Sarasota Senior Friendship Centers, Jennifer Riesenberger uses her passion for creativity and helping others to broaden seniors' horizons.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 4, 2024
Manatee County relaunches 311 nonemergency app

The app helps residents report issues and find answers about their concerns.

  • East County
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