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Gocio Elementary will be home to a pilot program this year aimed at getting kids started in school earlier.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
Pilot preschool program starts at Gocio Elementary

The program, thought up by philanthropists Mary Kay and Joe Henson, will focus on preparing students below the poverty line to start reading on grade level.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.19.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 20, 2010
Local water skiers qualify for National Championships

Three members of the Sarasota Ski A Rees Water Ski Show Team recently qualified to compete in the 36th Division 1 Show Ski National Championships Aug. 13-15 in Janesville, Wis.

  • East County
  • Sports
Taste of Asia's ginger stir fry
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 23, 2010
The art of the stir-fry

Taste of Asia owners, Lam and Selina Lum, share cooking tips and an exclusive recipe for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2021
A century of faith in Myakka City

The church was established in 1921 and has since survived hurricanes, merges and ever-changing congregations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 17, 2013
Joe on the Go: Making the rounds on Election Night

Joe on the Go: Making the rounds on Election Night

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
File photo, Melineige Beauregard and Joris Kivits' sculpture called "Free Minded" took second place at last years Crystal Classic.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2016
Siesta sets stage for Crystal Classic

The seventh iteration of the sand-sculpting competition will feature expanded children's offerings.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2014
Couple grounds its plan for an SRQ-based airline

A Longboat Key couple halted plans for a Sarasota-based airline due to a lack of investors for the business model.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 13, 2015
TWIS Asks: Wade Gasque, director of 'Tiger Orange'

TWIS Asks: Wade Gasque, director of 'Tiger Orange'

  • Arts + Culture
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has a unit that normally makes sheets for the Manatee County Jail. Now it is helping make personal protection masks for deputies and those in the grocery industry. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 9, 2020
Manatee County jail aids in mask production for COVID-19 protection

Masks benefit first responders and grocery workers in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • January 2, 2013
Jan. 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Tow truck driver stabbed during New Year's Eve festivities; Siesta residents protest variance requests; FDOT announces New Pass Bridge work; Kiwanis Club seeks award nominees

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Essex House residents have posted signs complaining about the neighboring development, but a judge has ordered all involved parties to attempt to settle the dispute among themselves.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 3, 2016
Judge dismisses legal complaint against Palm Avenue construction

Responding to a suit from residents of the Essex House condominium, a judge has denied a request to take immediate action against the developers of Echelon on Palm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Once completed, the State Street garage will include 395 parking spaces.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 25, 2015
State Street closures begin Monday

As the city works to complete the State Street parking garage by mid-May, road closures are scheduled in the area through June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Employee trustees also discussed figures that suggest their plan is in better shape than the other plans, with an average unfunded liability of $77,000 per member compared to the firefighters' $343,000 per member.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 3, 2012
Employees seek union protection

Forty-two general employees are eligible to join a new union being sought to halt possible changes to town employee pension plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2021
Manatee or mullet? Either way, Sarasota wants a new seal

A local branding firm will lead an effort to produce new iconography for the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 3, 2014
Commissioners praise Harmer's initial budget

Last year, Sarasota County Commission budget workshops were often tense, with the possibility of large looming budget shortfalls and emergency meetings to slash spending before public hearings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2013
SCF to hold baseball camp

The 217 Sports/SCF 2013 summer baseball camp will be held from 2-5 p.m. June 17-20, at Bob Wynn Field on the campus of the State College of Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
Sarasota County modifies buiding height regulations

Commissioners Wednesday approved changes that make amendments to heights on barrier islands and along waterways.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jason Morales and Sammy Stoltz are leading the charge for lacrosse at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch begins process of adding boys, girls lacrosse

An initial fundraising goal of $50,000-$60,000 has been set.

  • East County
  • Sports
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