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USF Sarasota-Manatee regional chancellor Arthur Guilford, hired in 2007, will retire in 2015 after working in the USF system for nearly four decades.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2014
USF Sarasota-Manatee chancellor announces retirement

Arthur Guilford, the regional chancellor of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, will step down from his position at the end of July before retiring in January 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dorothy Lawrence sports a red, lace hat for the party.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation Kentucky Derby Party

Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation held its 4th annual Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 3. Ladies competed for most extravagant hat as attendees enjoyed drinks, raffles and a live auction in honor of the 140th Kentucky Derby. Proceeds benefitted the SYC Charitable Foundation scholarship program for Marine Science, Marine Engineering, or Seamanship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ahead of budget workshops later this month, some city officials have said they want to prepare for the worst-case scenario economically because of the uncertainty associated with COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2020
City budget attempts to forecast an unclear future

Although the city is preparing to reduce spending and generate less revenue because of COVID-19, staff’s budget proposal attempts to stave off personnel cuts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Margaret Romanes, Charlotte Perret and Joey Frye
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild Summer Salon

The Sarasota Opera Guild held its Summer Salon Series featuring musicians Gil Katz and Nadine Trudel Thursday, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 6

Mary Tygh Parks photographed this green heron having a bad hair day at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suzanne Anderson and Charlotte Stringfellow
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon

  • Black Tie
(Alex Mahadevan) Paradise Boat Tours captain Sherman Baldwin will go before the Sarasota City Commission Tuesday to pitch plans for a ferry across Sarasota Bay to Bradenton Beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2017
Water transit options float forward

Can water taxis and ferries help untangle the barrier island traffic problem?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. The plane crashed around the 7900 block of Sanderling Road on Siesta Key.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 12, 2014
VIDEO: Small plane crash on Siesta Key

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport received a mayday call this morning.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy image.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 22, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to discuss watershed plans

Commissioners will consider adopting four watershed-management plans Feb. 26, which would provide guidance for water quality management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Morales
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2014
Santa: Sarasota's newest snowbird?

Now that all the presents have been delivered and the cookies eaten, the jolly man in red could surely use a break.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Gudritz is the co-owner of an investment management firm.
  • By John Gudritz |
  • February 2, 2012
My View: Village atmosphere can be detriment to Key's future

Siesta Key Village has changed over the last 12 years, and not in a way that I would have anticipated or chosen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Longboat Key resident Tana Sandefur was a philanthropic tour de force.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2014
Tana Sandefur: ringmaster of Sarasota

The late philanthropist dedicated her life to connecting the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 31, 2019
Celebrating the 'Cascades Lifestyle' with fashion in Sarasota

The Women's Club of Cascades held its annual fashion show with plenty of prizes and donations to charity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
One day only

Giving Day returns to Sarasota Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jodi Emrick
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sotheby's announces new two new leaders; Down south: Prolific builder expands his reach

  • East County
  • News
City commissioners listened to more than 50 residents for more than three-and-a-half hours. Photos by Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 28, 2013
Walmart vote brings zoning to forefront

Three commissioners say the Ringling Shopping Center could be rezoned to increase its potential.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 11

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events happening this week in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Suzanne and Dennis Plasse and daughter, Bethany Kasten, cheer on three family members.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Half Marathon

Runners from around the country hit the pavement early Sunday morning for the ninth annual Sarasota Half Marathon. More than 4,500 runners ran over Ringling Bridge and up North Tamiami Trail while onlookers lined the streets cheering. Defending champion, Evan DeHart, came in first place while Sara Petrick defended her title as fastest woman for the second year in a row.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
courtesy photo
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2016
Sarasota County Commission — District 1: Mike Moran

As Mike Moran talks about economic development on the campaign trail, his focus on attracting new businesses comes from a personal place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A man waits at a Sarasota County Area Transit bus on University Parkway. The Manatee County Area Transit service provides no buses on University Parkway east of U.S. 301.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
MPO commissions bus-service study

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization has hired a consultant to determine if mass transit - bus service - is a good fit for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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