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Fred Soto was part of a generation of civic activists who contributed to the revitalization of downtown Sarasota. As city commissioner, he served during the construction of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2018
Former Sarasota Mayor Fred Soto dies

Fred Soto was a successful businessman and civic leader who filled his time by finding ways to help others.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Crew rower Shawna Sims won a silver medal for Team USA in the 4x at the World Rowing Junior Championships Aug. 10, in Lithuania.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2013
Sidelines

Golfers tee off during Tournament of Champions; Sarasota SUP Series returns this weekend; Fleet Feet Sarasota offers training program; i9 sports gearing up for fall season; Rower wins silver medal

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rendering courtesy of Terry Riley, Principal at Keenan Riley Architects
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2019
Ringling College announces opening timeline for Sarasota Museum of Art

Ringling College of Art and Design plans to open its Sarasota Museum of Art in December, but classes will begin in the fall.

  • Arts + Culture
Pirates junior wideout Josh Thomas takes the ball upfield on a kickoff return against Palmetto.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 13, 2019
Pirates football can't wait to set sail again in 2020

Braden River coach confident his team will bounce back from 4-7 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Anonymous passersby in Wroclaw, Poland
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Our View: A big birthday and agenda

This is a big birthday year. The town of Longboat Key turns 60.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota Crew's Eva Harris said she did not know what to expect from the 2021 USRowing Youth National Regatta prior to her race. Harris finished second in the Women's 1x Final A (8:10.66).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2021
Sarasota Crew rower talks Youth Nationals silver medal

Area's top finisher in The 2021 USRowing Youth National Regatta learned a lot by working with the sport's elite.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A message on the Asolo Repertory Theatre is the sign of the times not just there but for all theater in Sarasota. (Photo by Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 29, 2020
As season recedes further, groups look to the future

WBTT reschedules world premier of in-house original musical 'Ruby' for next season

  • Arts + Culture
A videographer kept everything running smoothly.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 4, 2020
High-tech High Holy Days at Temple Beth Israel

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are not until mid-September, but Temple Beth Israel has already recorded the services.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Bob Morris

His group's plans to develop one of the most sought after pieces of property in Sarasota are expected to take shape this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marcia Ente began making an elaborate fitted dress by weaving pipe cleaners together, but it proved too difficult and she had to improvise by using construction fence. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 10, 2017
Art in Motion: How iconcept outfits go from trash to trendy treasures

Three designers explain how iconcept fashion show guidelines inspire them to go outside the box.

  • Arts + Culture
Meals on Wheels PLUS volunteer Julianne Niebour, Meals on Wheels PLUS President and CEO Maribeth Phillips, Elks Secretary Brett Davis and Meals on Wheels PLUS Vice President Judi Bjork at the 2019 shoebox collection.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 3, 2020
Meals on Wheels collecting gifts for Manatee County seniors

Drive-thru gift collection for Manatee County seniors coming to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 30, 2018
State orders catch-and-release only for snook, redfish because of red tide

Order extends from Anna Maria Island south to Collier County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior Tayven Clark made his first varsity start at quarterback in his uncle Jared Clark's first game as head Coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2021
Our columnist's favorite moments of the HS sports season

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gilbert W. McNeal Guardian Mike Parker conducts a sweep of the hallways. He says he enjoys talking with kids at lunchtime or visiting the playground. "You can form relationships where they feel like they can talk to you," he said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2018
Second wave of Guardians head to Manatee County elementary schools

All district elementary schools now covered by Guardians.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells and Capt. Robert Mealy say keeping up with growth in the East County area is challenge for the sheriff'  s office.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
Manatee Sheriff seeks proactive patrol

Manatee County sheriff weighs in on growth.

  • East County
  • News
It's almost like the boom times again in Lakewood Ranch's new Central Park community going up off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, north of State Road 70. So why doesn’t anyplace else look like this?
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2011
OUR VIEW: Lessons for Sarasota County

There is something dramatically different about the development and dynamics of Lakewood Ranch compared to the rest of the region.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 23, 2019
Sheriff’s Office participates in “Operation School Zone Safety”

The Sheriff’s Office’s participation is in partnership with the Florida Sheriffs Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Aisha Mohsin Malik, MD Neurologist Bradenton Neurology |
  • October 12, 2018
Help Is Available for Epilepsy

Help Is Available for Epilepsy

  • Health
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It's almost like the boom times again in Lakewood Ranch's new Central Park community going up off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, north of State Road 70. So, why doesn't anyplace else look like this?
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
OUR VIEW: Lessons in Ranch growth

There is something dramatically different about the development and dynamics of Lakewood Ranch compared to the rest of the region.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Dreamers Academy will be located on Temple Beth Sholom's campus.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
Dreamers Academy finds campus, plans August opening

After years of struggling to find a location, the dual-language charter expects to open for the 2021-22 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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