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Myakka City residents Lisa Lent and Scott Myre look at a map of Parrish Community High School while they tour the campus Tuesday evening. Their daughter, Madie, 14, will be a freshman at the school this year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 6, 2019
Community celebrates opening of Parrish Community High School

Community celebrates opening of Parrish Community High School

  • East County
  • News
Nolan Peterson Bay Island Park was closed March 28, 2013, for seawall repairs.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta seawall project remains stuck in limbo

The county is awaiting a decision in federal court before it restarts work on a seawall renovation at Bay Island Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 7, 2018
Hopes, Miner should go

Manatee schools need the proposed 1-mill tax if they are to get on a path of consistently rising success. But voters also need a sign that the board can be trusted.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Mote leaders hoped to move the aquarium to the mainland, allowing for an expansion of the research work at the current City Island campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2014
Commission declines to endorse Mote vision

The Sarasota City Commission narrowly voted against endorsing Mote Marine Laboratory's vision for expansion, which includes a new aquarium on city-owned bayfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 8, 2018
Sarasota County Schools receiving security upgrades

As Sarasota County Schools begins a $21 million effort to improve security at schools, officials must overcome unique challenges to keep students safe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emma Uihlein and Amelia Thomas at a 2018 Tidal Tykes camp at Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2019
Stay cool with these local barrier island summer camps

From Lido Beach to City Island, there are plenty of spots that are offer camps all summer long.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 27, 2012
County bucks CLUCK request

Unwilling to add another burden to Sarasota County code enforcement, county commissioners declined to revise an ordinance against chicken keeping.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2009
Three workers involved in lift station accident

Three Woodruff & Sons workers were taken to Manatee Memorial Hospital after they were overcome by hydrogen sulfide fumes at about 11:25 a.m. today while working on a Manatee County lift station.

  • East County
  • News
The Braden River Pirates take the field against Venice High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2017
Prose and Kohn Ryan Kohn

Braden River-Venice showdowns top 2017.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lexi Albero.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.04.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.04.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
After representing Sarasota in the Mrs. Florida pageant, Rachael Neudecker prepares for the Mrs. America pageant in August.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 19, 2016
Here she comes: Mrs. Florida

Sarasotan Rachael Neudecker was crowned Mrs. Florida for the Mrs. America Pageant in August.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fly Back in Time

The Experimental Aircraft Association is touring their 1929 Ford Tri-Motor around the state from March 26-28. The 82 year old plane also known as the 'Tin Goose' was one of the two airplanes that founded Eastern Airlines and led the way for commercial airplanes today. Flights start today at 9 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. The duration is 15 minutes and the view is priceless. To take this once in a lifetime flight go to Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (at the APP Jet Center) and get your ticket today! Tickets are $80. Visit www.flytheford.org

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2014
Developers reassure with vision for new hotel

A 10-story, 150-room Kimpton Hotel project is still on track for completion on U.S. 301.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jackson was a foster failure for Heike Caspary, who adopted him. He's a 6 year old Harlequin Great Dane.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 24, 2015
Great dogs, big problems

Local Great Dane rescue educates adopters about the breed.

  • East County
  • News
This Lake Club home at 15903 Clearlake Ave. is listed at $1.299 million. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2018
A million reasons to buy in Lakewood Ranch

Million-dollar home market in East County gains momentum.

  • East County
  • News
Patrick Skladanowski.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 01.26.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 01.26.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tom Diener wants more pickleball courts on Longboat Key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 18, 2018
Pickleball fundraising goal set too high, players say

The goal of fundraising $100,000 for four additional pickleball courts on Longboat Key is asking too much of pickleball players, pickleball ambassador says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 22, 2012
Crash claims Key employee

A woman pinned against a building by a pickup truck with brake failure Aug. 7 died a week later in Bradenton from injuries sustained in the accident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Avocado toast topped with a quail egg is one of many trendy menu items with a surprising twist. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • October 24, 2018
Rosemary District's The Overton never compromises creativity

The Overton is a new chef-driven, fast-casual restaurant that will send foodies rejoicing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Woman's Exchange purchased the adjacent property that current houses a four-plex.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 25, 2013
Woman's Exchange plans its expansion

The nonprofit plans to expand into an adjacent property it purchased in 2012. Options for the space include additional storage and retail space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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