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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 9, 2018
Art Center Sarasota's third iconcept jr. fundraiser showcases the future of fashion

Young designers prepare to debut outfits made from recycled materials for the fashion show on Sept. 23.

  • Arts + Culture
The State Street Parking Garage is one of several downtown construction projects scheduled to wrap up this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Downtown growth

Looking back just two years or so, City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell couldn't help but laugh at the reputation the city had for being inhospitable to growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 20, 2011
P&Z gears up to address transportation concerns

The Planning & Zoning Board directed town staff to look into changes in the Comprehensive Plan to address traffic concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 5, 2013
Peruvian cuisine with a Continental flair

Peruvian cuisine with a Continental flair

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
For the 2012 Chalk Festival, 200,000 eventgoers came to Burns Square, as did 500 artists over the course of 10 days. Some Burns Square merchants, however, say the festival should not be more than two or three days. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 9, 2013
Chalk festival outlines possible move

A relocation of the festival in 2014, to the Rosemary District could alleviate the concerns of some Burns Square business owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The site, known as the Moore's Dairy site, is outlined in blue and is immediately south of Waterlefe and west of Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2016
Mixed-use project approved on Upper Manatee

Medallion Home will build commercial and residential on property immediately south of Waterlefe.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney guard Madison Smithers lines up a layup against Sarasota Christian. She led the team with 13 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 13, 2018
Cougars girls basketball team surpasses last season's win total

The young program has found success with its freshmen

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Sleep Center Staff |
  • July 12, 2018
Did You Know Quality Sleep Hygiene is a Pillar of Health?

Research has shown that adequate sleep is essential to proper functioning.

  • Health
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Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident and Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and Esplanade resident Carolyn Lowry-Nation are eager to see the districts purchase the building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2016
Committee supports community center concept

Now money will be the talking point regarding the Summerfield Information Center in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2010
Girl Scouts hold recruitment nights

The organization will hold Manatee County Troop Building Nights in the East County starting Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
Anthony Caiazzo, No. 12, makes his way down the field Friday, Nov. 9, during the Cardinal Mooney versus The Out-of-Door Academy game at Thunder Stadium.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. CMHS final game

High school rivals Cardinal Mooney Cougars and the Out-of-Door Academy Thunder faced off one last time during football season Friday, Nov. 9, at Thunder Stadium. The Thunder held the lead during the first quarter but ultimately lost to the Cougars. The final score was Cardinal Mooney 27, ODA 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ian Belloise plays the trumpet standing above Ted Robinson.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2016
Mustangs marching band reaches state finals again

Led by Director Ron Lambert, Lakewood Ranch has six consecutive top-five performances

  • East County
  • News
Alex and Marcus Lewis, the stars of "Tell Me Who I Am." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2019
Binge Blog: How could this have happened?

"Tell Me Who I Am" and "The Naked Gun" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 4, 2016
Sarasota father accidentally shoots son at gun range

A 14-year-old boy died this weekend after his father’s gun accidentally discharged at High Noon Gun Range.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Holly Finks, Pat Bergman and Snookie Register show off the creations of the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 12, 2018
Church group stitches yarn, kindness

Each week, the Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at Christ Church to knit shawls for those who need their comfort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris McNamee walks with his guide dog, Max, through the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2016
Guide dog school hosts Lakewood Ranch walkathon

Lakewood Ranch event supports guide dog organization with first walkathon.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.3.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team captured the Class 2A-District 11 title with a 4-1 victory over DeSoto County Jan. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2014
District champions

The Mooney girls soccer team captured its fourth district title in five years with a 4-1 victory over DeSoto County. Jan. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longtime Sarasota-Manatee Association of Riding Therapy leader Gail Clifton, left, is again serving as the organization's interim volunteer executive director.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2015
SMART seeks new leader

The organization again is searching for an executive director, but is not in a hurry to fill the position.

  • East County
  • News
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