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Assistant Sarasota County Administrators Tom Harmer, Lee Ann Lowery, and Mark Cunningham, and County Administrator Randall Reid confer with commissioners during a Dec. 7 retreat.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: County Staff Shuffle

Randall Reid's vision for how the government does business includes a focus on positive media stories, ethics and communication between staff and citizens.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • October 15, 2012
Ringling International Arts Festival 2012 a bang-up success!

Ringling International Arts Festival 2012 a bang-up success!

  • Arts + Culture
Ulla Searing wore one of her favorite colors to her birthday party in October 2010.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 7, 2012
The 'Grande' Life: Ulla Searing

Philanthropist Ulla Searing was well-known for her patronage of the arts, but her life was shaded with many colorful stories.

  • Arts + Culture
Trey LaPorta, Rollins College, lacrosse; Hannah Howard, Elon University, soccer; Christina Warren, Princeton University, crew; Victoria Krupa, Huntingoon College, lacrosse
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 14, 2013
Signing Day: Athletes commit to colleges

Nine Sarasota seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sharon Chiodi, Joel Schemmel and Tracy Eisnaugle. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

SmartHouse Integration recognized for its innovation; Blalock Walters makes Fortune magazine list; SouthTech expands its technology team; PR association accepting Golden Image applications

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emily Walsh and Sally Schule at the "She Knows Where She's Going" honoree luncheon. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'The gift is for the giver'; Keeping the honorees straight; Sunshine's wine and dine; Madcap moments from 'Madcap Evening'; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Edward Alley with his late wife, June LeBell
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2020
Edward Alley remembered for passion for music, people

The music conductor, critic, advocate and leader was 85.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Houle is a futurist author and lecturer.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 17, 2018
Futurist David Houle shares his vision of a brave new world

In the future according to David Houle, change is the only constant. Artists will have to adapt — starting now.

  • Arts + Culture
Caroline Zucker believes the School Board has a record of success that should encourage voters to support her in the Aug. 30 primary.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 11, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Caroline Zucker, School Board District 2

The incumbent School Board member believes her experience is a valuable asset for a district in a period of transition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Will Diesel was selected for the National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen earns National Leadership Forum spot

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Hanover takes Nathan Schrimsher over a jump on their way to winning the riding portion of the modern pentathlon on May 7.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 7, 2016
Benderson Park has gold medal performance in international exposure

Modern pentathlon World Cup Final draws 25 countries to Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 7

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Paula Perkins, Bené Hunter and Megarie van Sickel helped reopen operations July 27 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 27, 2015
Red Cross move builds on East County presence

Many East County residents are surprised to learn there's a Lakewood Ranch location of the Red Cross. But a recent consolidation could give new blood to the facility.

  • East County
  • News
The Colony beach and Tennis Resort has been closed for more than five years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Colony remains on brink of revitalization

The firm planning a $1 billion redevelopment of the beloved Colony Beach and Tennis Resort still has many hurdles to overcome. But 2017 may be the year of progress at the shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 3, 2016
Leadership for others

While many Americans lament public office seekers and their sycophants who are in it for themselves, here are four volunteer civic leaders contributing for the right reasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A Syrian refugee camp in Jordan. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2015
More parallels of history

Polish Jews called themselves ‘voices from the abyss.’ Today those voices are also Christian and Muslim.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
In addition to the usual business movement along Main Street, some bigger projects with the potential to change the downtown landscape are shaping up this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Main Street

In 2014, Main Street saw a flurry of businesses coming and going - a level of activity that appears ready to continue throughout the heart of the city in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2014
Sarasota bayfront plan envisions $100 million Mote aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"People just sit there waiting for those outfits to come out," says Lisa Berger about Iconcept attendees. "They don't know what those artists are going to come up with every year."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2014
Lisa Berger 'Makes It Work'

Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Lisa Berger encourages dressing in rags. Anything nontraditional or recycled goes in Art Center Sarasota's Iconcept fashion show.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Nell Moore, Mindy Towns and Patricia Reed explored Lakewood Ranch Main Street to find subjects for photographs that would fit a unique theme.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 28, 2013
PURPOSEFUL PHOTOS

A year ago this month, three East County women started the 52-Week Challenge, a photo-sharing, web-based project they created to unite photographers.

  • East County
  • News
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