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Students of the precision machining program provided at SCTI had a 81% rate of being hired within 30 days of graduation.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2014
County, School Board discuss workforce programs

The Sarasota County Commission heard updates on two programs aimed at providing skills for the community's workforce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City commissioners also postponed plans to spend money for a northwest Sarasota revitalization plan Monday night.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2012
Sylint focusing on computer security

Sylint Group President John Jorgensen believes his company must focus on upgrading the city's computer security system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: Robert Merrill

Robert Merrill, of Sarasota, died Feb. 16. He was 93.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carlos Beruff, founder of Medallion Homes, bought the 935 acres of land for the proposed Amazon HQ2 for about $5 million in 2013. (Courtesy photo).
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 17, 2017
Manatee County homebuilder submits Amazon headquarters bid

Amazon's HQ2 would bring up to 50,000 employees and some $5 billion in capital investments.

  • East County
  • Business
The Mighty Sailor Band's trip to London will be the band’s most recent international trip since the 1970s. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 30, 2014
SHS Mighty Sailors to perform in London New Year's Day Parade

Members of the Sarasota High School Mighty Sailor Band will be ringing in the new year five hours before the clock strikes midnight in the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patrick O'Connor, Matt Strube and Mike D'Angelo from Boca Grande said their secret ingredient was island love.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Sarasota County firehouses battled it out for Sarasota's best chili in the 14th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off, Sunday Oct. 20. The cook-off was held in front of Morton's Gourmet Market on Osprey Ave. and had over a dozen stations competing. Stations got creative with both their chili and booths.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The bonus will go to employees that aren’t slated to receive a tenure-based bonus for the 2012-2013 school year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 7, 2012
Sarasota teachers, School Board reach agreement

The Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association and the School Board of Sarasota County came agreed on a contract for the next school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leymist Bolaños Wilmott, center, is poised to lead Fuzión Dance Artists into its 10th season.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 2, 2015
Decade of Dance: Fuzión Dance Artists turns 10

Co-founder Leymis Bolaños Wilmott reflects on a decade of fostering alternative contemporary dance in Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 15, 2012
Nov. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a Sarasota judge ruling to favor IPOC, Sarasota streetcar routes, Siesta Key canal Connectors and more!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Island Chapel cell tower lease will expire - learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 16, 2013
April 16: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Chapel cell tower lease will expire; Maintenance facility construction progressing; Sarasota County hires senior strategist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chair Aimee Cogan, Katherine Harris and Co-Chair Ariane Dart
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 21, 2015
2015 Modern Pentathlon Gala

fencing, sports, gala

  • Black Tie
Care 2 Tri volunteers led the race.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2018
Runners help raise funds for cancer in Sarasota

Candy's Circus Run raises funds for cancer research.

  • East County
  • News
Mote’s planned four-story, 110,000-square-foot aquarium would feature lighting on the exterior of the building that could display marine animal images.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2018
Mote's move out of the city draws questions

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium wants to relocate its aquarium. Why is the organization choosing I-75 over the bayfront?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Interim Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer discusses leadership and experience.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 31, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 31, 2013

Happy Halloween! Today's stories: City of Sarasota struggles with Sunshine law; Sarasota Interim County Administrator Tom Harmer discusses leadership; Longboat Key Police Union ratifies its contract; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A real-estate parcel that sits between the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota and the G.WIZ Science Museum is considered the most expensive parcel the city owns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
City mulls relocation of G.WIZ

The city is preparing to sell six of its 10 most prized vacant lots, which include a vacant lot on the Sarasota bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An underwater robot, nicknamed "Waldo" was deployed by Mote Marine Laboratory to detect the presence of Karenia brevis and movement of currents.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 10, 2012
Red Tide moves further into Sarasota County

Mote scientists are continuing to collect water samples, working with the county health department

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Town Commission
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 26, 2018
Take solace in LBK tax rates

Longboat Key is managing it well thanks to a strong economy, governments are taking in more revenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
East County resident Mary Nell Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Weather: East County

East County resident Mary Nell Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • January 17, 2013
The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Like in the Chicago location, guests who choose to sit at the bar can see into the kitchen through a specially designed linen glass, which allows them to watch chefs in action.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 1, 2014
Saks' restaurant only second in nation

Although it's located inside the store, Sophie's Sarasota is designed to draw in dine-in only customers to the new Saks Fifth Avenue store.

  • East County
  • News
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