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Gold Coast Eagle President John Saputo, right, expands his company.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 3, 2014
Gold Coast Eagle acquires Ohio-based distributorship

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

  • Black Tie
Devyn Dugger, president of Dickerson Distributing, and John Saputo, Gold Coast Eagle Distributing CEO. Courtesy photo
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 5, 2014
Gulf Coast beer biz swigs Ohio expansion

John Saputo's Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shoppers can donate new, unwrapped toys to multiple locations for Toys for Tots around Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 30, 2014
Toys for Tots dropoffs located throughout Sarasota

Shoppers can donate new, unwrapped toys to multiple locations for Toys for Tots around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
Two finalists for Manatee superintendent job apply to work for Mills

Former Marion County Superintendent Diana Greene and former Duval County Chief Academic Officer Kathryn LeRoy applied for the district's deputy superintendent for instructional services position.

  • East County
  • News
Gloria Musicae (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 15, 2014
Gloria Musicae announces 2014/15 Season

Professional choral ensemble Gloria Musicae's Artistic Director Joseph Holt announced its 2014/2015 season at its annual meeting Sunday, April 12. In addition to announcing the season, Holt announced a new partnership between Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota and Gloria Musicae.

  • Arts + Culture
District 5 County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh discussed issues on Esplanade residents' minds at a forum May 21.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 22, 2014
Commissioner talks transportation, growth with residents

District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh met with Esplanade residents May 21, in the community's clubhouse, to answer questions about transportation and growth in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
In total, and without adjusting for inflation, the new state projections shave $11.9 million off of forecasted deficits in Sarasota County's general fund.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 17, 2013
State updates area taxable values

The Florida Department of Revenue expects Sarasota County property values to grow by at least 5% each year from the current fiscal year through fiscal year 2018.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 16, 2013
Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners set to meet

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners will meet tomorrow to discuss a range of topics affecting Longboat Key, including beach-renourishment plans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Longboat: top issues to watch in 2014

We compiled a look at some of Longboat Key's most pressing issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Save the date: Sarasota Film Festival takes place from April 4 through April 13.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 3, 2013
Sarasota Film Festival calls for 2014 festival submissions

The 16th annual Sarasota Film Festival could feature you or your neighbors.

  • Arts + Culture
Unanticipated costs include $489,000 to hire 27 ESE paraprofessionals, $317,000 for seven gifted teachers, $407,000 for nine voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) teachers and $200,000 for nine VPK teacher aides.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 29, 2013
School district must make up $3.9 million

The Manatee County School District announced new, unanticipated costs that came after the school board adopted its budget in September.

  • East County
  • Schools
Families gathered for the Primrose Parade of Costumes Thursday, Oct. 31.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 1, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 1, 2013

Today's stories: Signs of red tide found near Sarasota County beaches; Sarasota City Commission to consider Street Team funding; Manatee County Commission invites public to review land development regulations; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • November 4, 2013
Johnna White: a woman with moxie

Johnna White: a woman with moxie

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Commissioner Jack Duncan said the police union contract that calls for the current pension plan to be frozen, “a huge burden that’s being lifted.”
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2013
Town Commission approves police contract

A new police contract includes a 401(a) retirement plan offer that includes a 3% pay increase and gives officers another 7% increase in take-home pay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pastor Elizabeth Deibert will finally get the keys to her church’s new home (background) this afternoon. The property has lush green space and a pond.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 7, 2013
Peace church lands a home

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners approved Peace Presbyterian Church's general development plan to take over an unoccupied office building at 12705 State Road 64 E.

  • East County
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2024
Symposium kicks off Ringling College AI program

The new certificate program at Ringling College of Art and Design will help students employ artificial intelligence in a variety of disciplines.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Exclusive dinner club hires membership director
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2024
Exclusive dinner club hires membership director

Joining 1000 North Sarasota is hospitality veteran Alex Elshimy as the private club works toward late 2025 debut.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The band Funky Bonez brings a "Neon New Year Party" to the Green at UTC on Jan 2.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 3, 2025
Neon dance party packs The Green at University Town Center

Funky Bonez performed at 2025's first installment of UTC Live on the Green in Sarasota on Jan. 2.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Star Farms' Cooper Roy, 4, is front and center during storytime and enjoying every word.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 12, 2025
Mini crafters convene at Bob Gardner Park for summer camp

Demand was so big that the camp is being held at a new Lakewood Ranch site this summer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nina Young, 13, of the band Pins and Needles, performs on stage.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 25, 2025
Music Compound marks a year in new Sarasota location

The music school invited the community inside for performances by students, sample lessons, local vendors and other offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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