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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 3, 2015
Ringling College named Top 25 film school by The Hollywood Reporter

Ringling College went up seven spots, 24 to 17, from last year's list

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Arts Alliance makes final push for housing study

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County needs $9,000 to gather more information about a potential artist live/work housing project.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 14, 2016
Soggy Longbeach Village looks for drainage solutions

Village infrastructure bears scars from buckling under too much water pressure.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By June LeBell |
  • June 21, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

Sarasota Music Festival wins for everyone.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2016
Advisory board says half-cent sales tax is best solution

Committee unanimously recommends a sales tax to fund county's infrastructure needs.

  • East County
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 2, 2015
Legacy Trail gains momentum

County staff will complete a property appraisal and prepare a contract to purchase 7.5 miles of railroad corridor to extend the popular trail from Palmer Ranch into downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 20, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, April 20

Week's best bets: Monday, April 20

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 7, 2014
Safety concerns surface in SUP proposal

Sarasota County currently forbids watercraft at public beaches with lifeguards, but the county is considering two options to allow vendors to rent stand-up paddleboards to beachgoers.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 25, 2014
Finding an Edge

Out-of-Door Academy basketball coach and former NBA player Marcus Liberty will host his first clinic.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
News Briefs

Former Arbomar building manager files suit; Longboat Key Fire Rescue gets high marks from citizens; Duncan qualifies to run for third term on commission

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 9, 2013
Over the Hill Gang

Golf and friendship are par for the course for a group of four nonagenarians who meets three mornings a week to play golf at the Islandside golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 17, 2023
Laser light show will highlight New Year's Eve party in Lakewood Ranch

Waterside Place will host 150 drones to create an impressive welcome to 2024.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 28, 2025
School of fishermen dispelled from Longboat Pass Bridge

A disgruntled contractor threatened to dump debris on a property if he wasn't paid. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2021
TSA effort A-OK in east Bradenton

East Bradenton schools' TSA teams see success at state conference despite challenges due to COVID-19.

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 31, 2019
Gators at Mote Marine enjoy spooky enrichment on Halloween

Pumpkins contained the animals' afternoon snacks

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 16, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe goes groovy

The Let's Get It On Gala was held Nov. 16 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 22, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.22.17

Two area schools get held scoreless, two get big wins.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 3, 2014
How bazaar: Getting crafty at the Atomic Holiday Bazaar 2014

How bazaar: Getting crafty at the Atomic Holiday Bazaar 2014

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 27, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy projected to be built by mid-July

Red Apple Development and Ryan Cos. speed forward to meet July deadline for the new Lakewood Ranch charter school.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2009
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