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  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • May 29, 2013
Social Studies: Dawn Epstein

One of the Y Angels and equally as dedicated to Children First and The V Foundation, Dawn Epstein makes a difference in the Sarasota community -- in a quiet, but impactful way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 25, 2013
New city ordinance prohibits political activism upon roadways

New city ordinance prohibits political activism upon roadways

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2014
Monumental milestone

Sarasota Christian basketball players Heidi Miller and McKenzie Lantz both reached the 1,000-point milestone in their careers last week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 5, 2014
Tidbites

Pomona serves the Sarasota Orchestra; JPan offers specialties in their houses and yours; and The Elixir of Tea.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 29, 2023
Manatee County's John H. Marble Park closes for improvements

The Manatee County park closed on May 22 and won't reopen until fall 2024.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 8, 2022
$100,000 donation helps stop sex trafficking nationwide

Christ Church made a $50,000 donation matched by The Patterson Foundation to cover startup costs for Selah Consulting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Letters to the Editor |
  • July 2, 2025
The poles are gone, cheers to Lynn Larson

Longboat's undergrounding of utility wires means no more unsightly structures, says a reader.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch 16-year-old walks the runway at New York Fashion Week

Central Park resident Mia Womeldorph walked for Willow Bean Studio and Kayzie Couture.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • May 11, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Brooks Bartram

After one season with Braden River, the senior right-hander has signed with Eckerd College.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2021
Binge Blog: 'Untold: Malice at the Palace' puts ice on the NBA's black eye

Plus, a quick look at underrated 2015 thriller "Blackhat."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • June 3, 2021
Developer plans mixed-use tower on Main Street

The city has received a preliminary application for a 10-story, 36-unit condo building east of U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2010
Town will enforce chair removal at beach access

Vice Mayor Jim Brown said the chairs people leave behind at the Gulfside Road beach access 'are not very attractive.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
Colony owners seek stake in courts

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners now have the option to purchase a 5% interest in the resort's tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 4, 2011
Commission approves art project

Sarasota city commissioners also approve a new contract with the current Lido Pool concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2019
Five-story concept rejected in Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners support lower building height near Fairfield.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 27, 2018
New signs approved for Key Club

The Resort at Longboat Key Club plans to spend about $100,000 to install two new signs at the south entrance to the resort community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2016
City reverses course on affordable housing project

Just two weeks after Harvey Vengroff's apartment plans appeared to be in serious jeopardy, the City Commission unanimously approved a land use change necessary for the development to proceed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
News briefs

Lakewood Ranch High student earns West Point scholarship; School Board approves 2015-16 calendar; YO! Sushi opens second U.S. location

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2019
Manatee County's Birds of Paradise rescue seeks new home

Manatee County parrot rescue seeks new home.

  • East County
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