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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2014
Parallel visions could produce new aquarium

Although both parties say nothing is imminent, County Commissioner Joe Barbetta would like to see a downtown aquarium, and Mote Marine Laboratory would like to grow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2009
Christensen reveals store plans

In the future, Harry Christensten, owner of Harry's Continental Kitchens, said he hopes to expand the convenience store into a market with groceries, sandwiches and salads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 17, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
George Muller
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 13, 2016
Muller bottles love of wine, glasswork

Sands Point resident George Muller combines his passions for wine and glasswork in lectures.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sally Schule
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 13, 2018
Familiar Faces: Sally Schule

After 24 years in the area, Sally Schule is a community leader dedicated to helping newcomers find philanthropy.

  • Black Tie
The cast of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" rehearses at the Arnold Simonsen Players Studio.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2017
The Players produces spooky 'Sleepy Hollow' production for the whole family

‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ will become the first outdoor theater experience offered in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 28, 2015
Longboat Key plans for smooth 60th birthday

Longboat Key celebrate its 60th anniversary on Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andrew Lakey performs at a fundraising event for Music Heals Us on Jan. 26.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2018
Music Heals Us hits the right notes

Andrew Lakey was diagnosed with Astrocytoma when he was 9. Now, cancer-free, he is giving back through the program he founded in 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joan Wides
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 27, 2019
Familiar Faces: Joan Wides

Joan Wides builds a bridge from Compeer Sarasota to London, England.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 19, 2009
Big tastes make it easy on the wallet

On any given Thursday or Friday evening, the bar is packed and spills out onto the patio -- which must mean it's happy hour at Hyde Park Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
The summit, according to commissioners, is designed to both inform residents on government strategies as well as allow for public input.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota County Commissioners back plan for summit on water quality

After analyzing Charlotte County’s recent water quality summit, County Commissioners have decided they would like to coordinate a similar event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch 5-year-old Charlotte Wells has her toenails painted by cosmetologist Aubrie Stevens.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2019
Sirius primping at Sunshine Kids event in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch spa owner Karen Medford provides a special pampering event for the Sunshine Kids at Sirius Spa

  • East County
  • News
The graduating migrant students from Lakewood Ranch High School. Courtesy photo.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 1, 2019
Onward and upward at Lakewood Ranch High School

Migrant students overcome challenges to graduate.

  • East County
  • News
The classes will be taught by Mote education staff, and each class will also feature an expert in the class topic.  Photo courtesy of Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 29, 2017
Mote ready to bring adults into the marine science world

The course, “Endless Oceans: Marine Science 101," will educate adults on various marine science topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 17, 2014
County School Board looks to hire lobbyist

Sarasota County School Board members claim the district needs a more vocal presence in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commission will meet at the Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2011
Planners consider East County development

The Manatee County Planning Commission today will make recommendations regarding several East County projects.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 24, 2017
Neighbors, buyers get sneak peak at downtown development

Michael Saunders and Kolter Urban host a block party at site of The Mark Sarasota, a proposed condominium community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee's application includes funding for technology labs at elementary schools, as well as an addition to Manatee Technical Institute, called the Technology Zone, among other provisions.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2012
District named grant finalist

The Manatee County School District is in the running for a $28.7 million grant.

  • East County
  • Schools
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