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Results for: Improving Mental Clarity for Adults

  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 4, 2023
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit works to build housing for foster youth

Harbor58 plans to build six villas to provide temporary housing for individuals aging out of foster care.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2021
What to do: A peek at the Lakewood Ranch area's animal attractions

The greater Lakewood Ranch area has plenty of places to see various types of animals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 18, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 11, 2018
To rebuild board trust

Sarasota School Board member Eric Robinson and Superintendent Todd Bowden unveiled their broiling distrust. The board’s effectiveness now hinges on its chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela, Contributor |
  • November 23, 2017
Different Strokes: Easter Seals offers unique artistic opportunity

Easter Seals Southwest Florida found the perfect place to break free of physical limitations: a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 24, 2021
Studio 70 highlights Braden River Library expansion

The 4,250 square foot expansion of the Braden River Library includes a "Makerspace" along with meeting areas, study rooms and more.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 12, 2022
Braden River High School JROTC drill team passes down keys to success

Drill team leaders prepare underclassmen to continue legacy of success after winning more state championships.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
Rosemary District stakeholders plot building changes

New zoning regulations brought a wave of residential projects to the Rosemary District. Can those same regulations help provide neighborhood improvements?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2019
Decision looms on Fruitville Road redesign

Longboat Key leaders are formulating a strategy for fighting a road diet, but downtown stakeholders stand behind the city’s proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 6, 2025
Town presents Broadway Roundabout updates to Longboat community

The project team expects to receive bids in early 2026 as the Broadway Roundabout project heads toward preliminary construction milestones.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 18, 2011
Government contracts with nonprofits: good doing or wasteful spending?

Local governments contracting with nonprofits for services spend millions of taxpayers' dollars each year. The strategy has its supporters and detractors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 21, 2021
Ciaravella remembered for generosity and community impact

The aviation-services businessman was 73.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Election: Younger finds commission work satisfying

At-large Commissioner Phill Younger cites budget modifications and beach project savings as top accomplishments during the past two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
Redevelopment awaits Sarasota dog track site

The Sarasota Kennel Club could soon be replaced by a residential-focused project, though the prospective owner is open to community input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • May 6, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra dances through final Great Escapes concert of the season

Alexandra Arrieche conducted this entertaining concert, which had its peaks and valleys, but still made for an enjoyable evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By June LeBell |
  • January 10, 2016
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Masterworks III'

'Masterworks III' brings winter dreams to Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 10, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks III

Every now and then we attend a concert that, like a perfect storm, all comes together to make perfectly glorious music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Chris Moss with Edward Jones |
  • May 19, 2025
How Should You Respond to Tariffs?

How should you respond to tariffs - as a consumer and an investor?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Our View:Is it a 'want' or a necessity?

Last week's commentary on this page, entitled 'Economically, a unipole is it,' prompted a visit and concerns from three opponents to cell-phone towers - Longboat Key Commissioner Gene Jaleski, former Mayor Jeremy Whatmough and resident Gus Sclafani.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2019
Walkability expert talks downtown strengths, weaknesses

Planner Jeff Speck praised the progress Sarasota has made in the past two decades, but listed street design and cycling capacity among the issues left to address.

  • Sarasota
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