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Pine View School students Mikey Cochran, Gigi Mattison, Caroline Steinwachs, Gryffin Tizes and Wesley Wehlage work in the school garden.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 7, 2018
Growing Sarasota County schools' farm-to-school program

Sarasota County Schools continues to expand its Farm to School program to provide students with healthy local food.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy's Caroline Dailey won her first individual singles state title as an eighth-grader. Earlier this week, Dailey returned to the Class 1A state tournament looking to capture her third state title in as many seasons.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
DAILEY'S DUTY

Ever since she won the Class 1A No. 1 singles title as an eighth-grader, ODA sophomore Caroline Dailey has accepted nothing less. This week, she goes after her third consecutive No. 1 singles state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District moves closer to refinancing

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District believes refinancing its 2002 bonds now is a good hedge against uncertain future interest rates.

  • East County
  • News
locker-room
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • March 17, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Post-gym survival kit

Let's Talk Locks: Post-gym survival kit

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Commissioners suggested consulting a design firm or holding a public contest to identify possibilities for a new logo. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 20, 2021
City considers new look for logo, seal

The City Commission directed staff to explore the possibility of updating key imagery, though not everyone’s in favor of change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Uptown ArtFair in Naples, held Jan. 23-24, included public health precautions such as mask requirements and attendance capacities. Image courtesy Jeffrey Langlois.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2021
Despite pandemic, special events make a return

The city will begin issuing permits for events next month. How will organizers manage large outdoor gatherings safely?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Arpke gets taste of victory with national nomination

Euphemia Haye chef/proprietor Raymond Arpke was a finalist in ABC News Nightline's annual "People's Platelist Contest."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New Braden River quarterback Bryan Gagg hands the ball to returnee Deshaun Fenwick in the Pirates'    spring game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2017
Spring football lets area teams test new players, schemes

All three schools have intriguing storylines to follow.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 24, 2017
Winning Gold

Zuleika Zunz took home a gold medal from the Sunshine State Games.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 2, 2020
East County PTOs adjust to new normal

Lakewood Ranch-area Parent-Teacher Organizations are coming up with ways to host fundraisers and events.

  • East County
  • News
Alice Jones and Dee Webber
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 26, 2019
Woman sews 2,000 stockings

Dee Webber sewed 2,000 stockings to hand out to children this holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School student Madyson Flores shows off her heifer, Emmy, with Cameron Dakin Dairy owners Cameron and Sondra Dakin, pictured with their 2-year-old grandson Reid Dakin. The Dakins lease Emmy to Madyson.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2019
Time for fair play in Manatee County

The 103rd Manatee County Fair offers plenty of competition in livestock, craft categories.

  • East County
  • News
The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime has used outdoor markets, rum tastings, food trucks and more to attract visitors. Now, businesses are discussing strategies to do the same across the Limelight District. Photo courtesy Kim Livengood.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2020
City plans Limelight District zoning changes

Officials are working with businesses on a proposal to permit more commercial activity on industrial-zoned property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Thorpe has been a singularly influential presence for more than 40 years downtown — and now, his friends want the city to cement his legacy.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
Honoring Mr. Downtown: Residents push for tribute to Paul Thorpe

For more than four decades, Paul Thorpe has worked to make downtown a better place. Now, a group is asking the city to preserve his legacy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2010
Key Club project contains fewer issues

Longboat Key Club Attorney John Patterson is hopeful the club's Islandside application has fewer issues and will move along more quickly at the Town Commission level.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 18, 2017
Kiwanis Club flips for flapjacks

The annual pancake breakfast supports the club's grant and scholarship fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital medical team embarked on a charter bus Sunday afternoon for Raymond James Stadium.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 7, 2021
SMH medical team heads to the Super Bowl

24 members of a patient-care group boarded a bus after a tailgate-party celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Welcome to Florida allergy season — all 365 days of the year.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 19, 2018
Allergies problematic year-round

Tree pollen is dying down, but a lot of people deal with different allergens throughout the year.

  • Health
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 10, 2016
Mote Marine charges start to National Drive Electric Week

Mote hosted its 5th annual Electrify the Island on Sept 10. The event is the kick-off to National Drive Electric Week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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