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Seven-year-old Emma Drehobl bounces a ball toward a fitness room to take a group picture with YMCA CEO Sean Allison before heading out on a field trip.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2019
New YMCA strategies afloat in Manatee County

Manatee County YMCA strives to stay relevant as market changes.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Assistant County Administrator Tom Harmer, left, announced in an email the county hired an interim director of transportation.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 11, 2013
Sarasota County hires interim director

Sarasota County hired former Alachua County Concurrency and Impact Fee Manager Jonathon Paul as interim director of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A shoal near big pass, between Siesta and Lido keys, where red tide blooms and possible minor fish kills have been reported.
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 14, 2015
NOAA releases red tide alert

After several years of reprieve, Sarasota County experiences a red tide bloom on its beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zach Farley rides a scooter at Payne Skate Park on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2019
Skaters campaign to make city park free

The city is wiling to consider making the Payne Skate Park open to the public, but more research needs to be done.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 10, 2013
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program accepting grant applications

Applications for Bay Partner Grants of up to $3,000 are due by March 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • February 4, 2012
Darwin's on 4th

Darwin's on 4th

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Signature Saks Rockstar faux leather cosmetic case, $28, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 22, 2015
Fashion Insider: All White Everything

The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is when we all love to wear white, although the urge starts a little early in Florida.

  • Black Tie
Veronica Brady and Mary Ann Robinson
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 19, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor Kick Off

Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor Kick Off

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 21, 2016
The five-year relief plan

FDOT is expected to start in June improving U.S. 41 and Gulfstream and Fruitville. The good news: It will take half the normal time. Bad news: It’ll take five years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The meeting is set for 6 p.m. April 25, at Powel Crosley Estate, 8374 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2012
Manatee and Sarasota counties discuss criminal justice initiatives

Manatee and Sarasota county officials and representatives of the 12th Judicial Circuit on April 25 will talk about initiatives of local organizations tasked with overseeing local criminal justice systems.

  • East County
  • News
Richard Verboys was arrested in Pennsylvania.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 9, 2013
Sarasota fugitive captured after 24 years on the run

Sarasota authorities have captured a fugitive who in 1988, was convicted in Sarasota County of Lewd and Lascivious Battery on a Child for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kali Reis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 12, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Kali Reis

The Lakewood Ranch senior shortstop is expected to have a big 2020 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County administrator, says any shared transit system will increase efficiencies without adding costs to taxpayers.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Merge Lane: SCAT, MCAT to hold joint meeting

Manatee and Sarasota commissioners will meet to discuss the merger of both county transit systems and the possible privatization of the two services in a move to increase efficiencies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Florida Studio Theatre Improv Troupe. Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 12, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: FST Improv

Florida Studio Theatre kicked off its summer season last Saturday with what is forecast to be two scorching months of sizzling silliness.

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview’s Courtney Kelly, No. 2, tries to slide into third base but Sarasota’s Shelby Thorpe, No. 13, beats her to the base and tags her out.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota v. Riverview softball

The Lady Sailors softball team played the Lady Rams Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Sarasota High School. While both teams had impressive plays, the Rams came out victorious with a 5-3 win over the Sailors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 20910 Parkstone Terrace recently sold for $2.05 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 21, 2017
Concession home tops local sales at $2.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 6-10

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Carol Sawyer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Elephant in the room

Ironically, Carol Sawyer says that her collection of elephants has nothing to do with her position as president of the Republican Women's Club of Sarasota but more so with her love of elephants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 1, 2010
Commission to vote on $26,000 in grants

The city grants will pay for items such as neighborhood celebrations, identification signs, light-pole banners and newsletters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Baughen, Elaine Keating and Sidney Katz
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 7, 2012
Sarasota Ballet "In Celebration" reception and dinner

Sarasota Ballet "In Celebration" reception and dinner

  • Black Tie
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