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Jennifer Nzeza has been selected as the new Sarasota Middle School principal and will begin her position July 1.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 9, 2021
Southside Elementary principal moves to Sarasota Middle

Jennifer Nzeza, who has served as principal at Southside Elementary since 2018, will be the new principal of Sarasota Middle School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Photo Caption:  Otherwise fairly plain, black-bellied plovers are named for their breeding plumage, which is a striking mix of white and jet black feathers. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 2, 2021
Bird of the week: black-bellied plover

The largest of the plovers, this species puts on a new look for mating season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy announced a shakeup of its leadership on Wednesday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2023
Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy hires new COO

Bruce Patneaude replaces Stephen Rodriguez, who guided the Sarasota park to being one of the world's top rowing facilities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 7, 2022
New deputy chief of emergency management joins Manatee County

Jodie Setnor Fiske brings a history of emergency responses to major incidents.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2009
Manatee Chamber appoints EDC director

Eric Basinger comes to Manatee County from Alabama, where he served as executive director of the Elmore County Economic Development Authority in Wetumpka.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Briefs 09.09.10

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2010
Commission will discuss Longboat Pass issues

The Town Commission will discuss a proposed relocation of the Longboat Pass channel the town believes could have detrimental effects to the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Total Tennis will vacate its 2,400-square-foot location next to Sun Garden Café this summer.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2012
Restaurant rumors spark parking concerns

Total Tennis and Anna's Deli will vacate their locations this year. And rumors of a restaurant eyeing one location could mean more parking problems are ahead.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 31, 2012
Seventh annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week starts June 1

Seventh annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week starts June 1

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The bridge on Osprey Avenue, which spans Hudson Bayou, will undergo needed renovations during the road closure.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 7, 2011
Osprey Avenue closure schedule shifts

During construction of a new lift station, where U.S. 41 intersects with U.S. 301, a stretch of Osprey Avenue will now stay open during the winter months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 29, 2010
Music Review: What They're Doing Right

As we reflect on the first half of the 2010-2011 season, we realize there have been two groups that have been doing just about everything right: Sarasota Orchestra and the Artist Series of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 16, 2010
Board demands greenspace guarantee

An advisory board cautioned City Hall not to demand more plant beds for downtown without assurance those greenspaces will be maintained.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2010
OBITUARY: Dr. Leonard Cohen

Dr. Leonard Cohen, 88, was a retired dentist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Finance Director Tom Kelley talks to the commission.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2010
Commission adopts budget

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to pass a fiscal year 2010-11 budget on second reading and public hearing that includes a tax rate of 1.8872 mills.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Siesta business delves into historical tours; Daiquiri Deck upgrades patio projector to HD; Blase Cafe plans Becker charity event

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
Patchen starts as head of communications

Sarasota County Director of Communications Donn Patchen kicked off his new career Nov. 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Davis Development plans to break ground on The Venue at Lakewood Ranch in January.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2012
Apartment complex planned near Ranch Medical Center

Atlanta-based Davis Development has purchased prime Lakewood Ranch real estate for an apartment complex.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy of Cindi Soderholm
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Russell the razorbill spreads his wings at new home

After a month of rehabilitation at Save Our Seabirds, the razorbill has a new home at Sea World in San Antonio.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A citizens group wanted a view of Bird Key Park that would be unobstructed by signage. Photo by Katie Hendrick
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2013
Group seeks fewer signs, more scenery

FDOT signed off on the removal of 88 signs from a two-and-a-half mile stretch after citizens organized to express concerns about sign pollution near Key attractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
 Learn to make festive water bottles for occasions such as a baby shower or a little girl's birthday party with ribbon and tulle pom-poms.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 20, 2013
Junior League gets interactive with home tour

The Junior League of Sarasota is putting a new twist on this year's home tour, which runs Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23.

  • Arts + Culture
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