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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 17, 2012
About Last Night ...

I realize it's been 10 days - an extremely BUSY 10 days, might I add - since I've updated you on Black Tie's whereabouts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lenny Landau |
  • March 3, 2016
How good intentions can go terribly wrong

Underground utilities referendum’s contingencies and assessments could be fatal flaws.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 — Seat 2: Kristiana Dragash

Dragash will face Laura Fox in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Actor Steven Labine, as Capt. Wattage, shares his energy-saving tips with Inspector Iona Badge, played by Michaela Shapiro, during a performance at Braden River Elementary School
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Capt. Wattage lights up learning

FPL performance teaches about conserving energy.

  • East County
  • News
Could aging rocker Robert Plant end up with another kind of Stairway to Heaven?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS — Rocker rendezvous about to take place in the Lake Club of Lakewood Ranch

APRIL FOOLS — Stairway to Heaven Assisted Living Facility could bring together amazing musicians in Lakewood Ranch.

  • April Fools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 1

Stephen Jordan captured a serene image of boats cruising into the sunset off Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Making your fellow players look good is the No. 1 rule in improv," Darryl Knapp says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2014
Introducing the Mayor of Improv

Some towns have mayors, but only Sarasota has a mayor of improv. At least, that's what funny man Darryl Knapp calls himself.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2019
Nature spouts off

Waterspout sighted off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 7, 2020
SPARCC hosts socially distanced Cookies, Cakes and Carolers event

The organization normally hosts a lunch with the same name.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sophia Miller and Soleil Worrell
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 15, 2012
Camp Spotlight: Art Center Sarasota Creative Kids Camp

It's Friday, Aug. 10 -- the last day of Creative Kids Summer Camp at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susie Silver said she continues to make pins because it's fun and gives her pleasure.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat resident finds 'pinspiration' in recycling old items

All Susie Silver needs is old belts, bottle caps, earrings, chains and coins to create a one-of-a-kind pin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Freya Robbins |
  • January 30, 2019
Healthy Relationships with Freya Robbins

Healthy Relationships with Freya Robbins

  • Health
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Shelly Glenn is the new  chief development and community partnership officer for the Florida Cancer Specialists. "It's an honor and a privilege to be able to bring several passions together," Glenn says of her new position.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
Passion rewarded for Lakewood Ranch resident

Country Club's Shelly Glenn is promoted to chief development and community partnership officer for Florida Cancer Specialists.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
Our view

Unions need to face reality

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Construction on the new judicial parking lot on Ringling Boulevard
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 28, 2022
Construction underway on Ringling Boulevard parking lot

A new parking lot will be available for public use by the courthouse on Ringling Boulevard in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Savanna resident Anna Gonnella doesn't expect Meritage Homes to give up on developing the open space in front of the community any time soon.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 10, 2021
Manatee County commissioners deny amended rezone request at Savanna

Manatee County commissioners again deny land rezone in front of Savanna

  • East County
  • News
"Life Upon the Wicked Stage" took place Jan. 30, at Art Center Sarasota. For more information, visit gypsystage.com.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 2, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: All the stage is a world

Jo Morello and Jack Gilhooley are two Sarasota-based husband and wife playwrights - they've distilled their lifetime of theatrical experiences in "Life Upon the Wicked Stage."

  • Arts + Culture
Contractor E. T. MacKenzie began work today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 21, 2014
Reclaimed water project produces road closure

The intersection of State Road 70 and Palmbrush Trail, in Lakewood Ranch, is closed through Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High senior girls swimmer Emma Weyant won gold in the 400 IM at the 2019 Phillips 66 National Championships. Photo courtesy Emma Weyant.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2019
Riverview swimmer not distracted by national success

Emma Weyant won the 400 IM at the 2019 Phillips 66 National Championships in California

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In his role with the county, Jeff Maultsby was involved with projects such as the approval of a new spring training facility in North Port.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2018
School district names county official as COO

Sarasota County Schools selected Jeff Maultsby, Sarasota County’s director of business and economic development, as its new chief operating officer and assistant superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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