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Jessica Jones, the Haile Middle School FFA adviser, tends to Hydro.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 18, 2017
Blue ribbon teacher takes over Haile FFA program

Program earns recognition at Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • News
Firefighter Paramedics Brian Kolesa and Tirso Guerrero with Marvin Kocian and Dean Congbalay. Courtesy photo
  • By Dean Congbalay |
  • February 3, 2015
Firefighters to the rescue

Quick action by Longboat Key firefighters gave two Portobello residents stuck in an elevator a lift.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Campers practice climbing the web.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 20, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: CIRCUS SARASOTA SUMMER CAMP (+ VIDEO)

For our latest Camp Spotlight, The Observer dropped in on campers at Circus Sarasota and documented their rehearsal for the end-of-camp performance.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The proximity of a proposed dog park to a condominium building is one of several topics to raise questions about the influence of neighborhood associations on city decision-making.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Officials, residents discuss city-neighborhood relations

The city seeks to cultivate a partnership with neighborhood associations. How much sway do these groups have among officials — and within their communities?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents ride the Newtown Alive trolley. File Photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 4, 2019
Newtown Alive trolley tour to add stop at Southside Elementary

The stop will honor Dorothye Smith, the first African American principal hired within Sarasota County's integrated school system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 48,000 square foot library will feature the college's complete book and media collection along with an interactive study area, a cafe, and classrooms.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 1, 2015
Ringling College surpasses $16 million fundraising goal for new library a year early.

The Ringling College of Art and Design raised $16.9 million in two years toward the new 48,000 square foot art and multimedia library.

  • Arts + Culture
“Unchained Melodies” has now been seen by more people than any other cabaret show in Florida Studio Theatre history. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 27, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.28.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota and Bradenton with Florida Studio Theatre, Urbanite Theatre, musician Derek Lersch, Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, Coolinary, Umbrellas1926, Lemon Tree Kitchen and Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Robert Moates spent time working in the Florida Legislature before taking his teaching post at Lakewood.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2011
Batter Up

Lakewood Ranch baseball coach Robert Moates will run for a Manatee County School Board seat next year.

  • East County
  • News
Christine Robinson reads county materials and information in her spare time the way other people read novels, she said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 12, 2015
Q+A with Christine Robinson

Christine Robinson was appointed to the Sarasota County Commission in 2010 to fill the District 3 vacancy and was elected to office in 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A political committee opposing changes to county elections has drawn scrutiny and criticism from two local activist groups.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2018
STOP! lobs complaint over political committee name

Resident activists are accusing a group of deliberately misleading voters in its campaign against a Sarasota County charter amendment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Keith Pandeloglou, director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, and Meals on Wheels Plus CEO Maribeth Phillips, enjoy a Shoebox Party fundraiser at The Ranch Grill in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 20, 2017
Meals on Wheels makes compelling introductions

Side of Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The sandbag station at 100 Broadway Street is in the lot normally used for public beach parking.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2020
Longboat Key opens sandbag station for residents, business owners

The self-filling sandbag station is for Longboat Key residents and business owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marcy and Eldon Cornett. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2014
Missionary couple returns to Korea

Since leaving Korea in 1971, the missionary school Eldon and Marcy Cornett founded has grown to more than 6,000 students and celebrated 60 years of work.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2013
Sidelines 7.18.13

Sarasota National Little League wins district crowns; Local therapist defends national title; New Balance plans early morning 5K; Extra Innings to offer camps throughout the summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key staff is looking into the possibility of banning gas-powered leaf blowers.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key considers banning gas leaf blowers

An ordinance is not drafted yet, but Longboat Key staff is looking into the possibility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Plant City Observer and Tampa Bay Times have become partners to make The Plant City Times & Observer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2013
June 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Observer Media Group partners with Tampa Bay Times; Beach project stance shifts; Commissioners OK plan for citywide development code; Manatee County special referendum today

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.17.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A current proposal for the parcel includes  single and multifamily affordable housing and retail space.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
County accepts bids on north county affordable project

Developers will have until April 26 to submit bids for the property at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home in question. Photo by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 28, 2019
Gulf of Mexico Drive home turns heads on Longboat Key

Architect Jerry Sparkman's "Boathouse II," on the north end of Longboat Key, takes a different approach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ivana Baquero in "Pan's Labyrinth." Photo source: Starz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2019
Cringe Blog: I'm not what you think I am

"Spring" and "Pan's Labyrinth" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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