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Managing Director Linda DiGabriele and Producing Director Michael Donald Edwards thanked the assembled group of supporters.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 27, 2021
Asolo Repertory Theatre breaks ground on Koski Center Expansion Project

The new center will serve as a rehearsal and event space for the theatre company.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key has fired Building Official Darin Cushing.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 6, 2017
Town fires Longboat building official

Longboat Key Building Official Darin Cushing has been terminated for undisclosed reasons.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mustangs softball grad Denali Schappacher made the America East All-Conference First team as a freshman at the University of Central Florida. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 13, 2018
Area athletes still generate pride in college

Graduates from Braden River High, Lakewood Ranch High and The Out-of-Door Academy are still starring for their collegiate programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lt. Gregory Bueno and Publix manager Ray Gonzalez. Photo courtesy of Lt. Gregory Bueno.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 18, 2020
Food drive charges forward in east Bradenton

Florida Highway Patrol's Stuff the Charger food drive goes until Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioners hope to sell the downtown administrative building and move to one on Cattlemen Road.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 3, 2020
County looks at new administrative building off Cattlemen Road

Commissioners hope to relocate the administrative building, currently on Ringling Boulevard, to Cattlemen Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 23, 2020
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church gets into the Christmas spirit

Church members gathered Nov. 21 to hang lights and decorate the church's many trees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota architect Gary Hoyt drew renderings for town center concepts.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2013
ULI committee focuses on town center

Town staff is working with business owners on a town center concept, while also tackling ideas for Gulf of Mexico Drive and Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Funding in the new state budget advances improvements at the interchange of Interstate 75 and State Road 70 by five years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2017
Interchange improvements on horizon

I-75 corridor receives advanced funding

  • East County
  • News
Lee Fox
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
Fox, board disagree on SOS departure

Lee Fox says the Save Our Seabirds Board fired her, but board officials insist she rejected an extension of her contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 16, 2015
Whole Foods project may get bogged down

Sarasota County staff recommends preserving wetlands at the proposed University Station site.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 22, 2020
Group exercise begins again on Longboat Key

Socializing and social distancing are finding a way to go hand-in-hand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 17, 2013
Restrictions will rock the boat

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a revised ordinance that Longbeach Village residents oppose.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Our View: The anti-American president

He just leaves you breathless, dumbfounded ... enraged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large: Sharon Wetzler DePeters

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 3, 2021
Schools promote mental health services

School officials help increased mental health services will help district members during and after COVID-19

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Due to rainy weather during its live music day, the Harvey Milk Festival is hosting a fundraiser July 11 at THROB Nightclub.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 6, 2015
Harvey Milk Festival hosting fundraiser on July 11

Due to rain at this year's live music event, the festival is holding an essential fundraiser at THROB Nightclub

  • Arts + Culture
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue recently took Chance from Manatee County Animal Services.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 15, 2015
The No-Kill Zone

As Manatee County strives to maintain a 90% animal save rate, shelters crowd and some animals spend more time in local rescues.

  • East County
  • News
The year-to-date number of building permits issued in Sarasota County decreased slightly from 2021.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 3, 2022
At midway point of county budget, the numbers are lining up

As commissioners begin looking at next fiscal year, a look back at current budget year appears rosy though economist recommends keeping an eye on the long term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Donna Marino. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2020
COVID can't halt run for funds

Lakewood Ranch resident to run virtual race to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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