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Kristofer Geddie from the Venice Theatre and Benjamin Plocher, Sarasota Opera
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 13th annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon

Principals and local art leaders of Sarasota County celebrated the arts in school at the 13th annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon, Wednesday Nov. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One of the topics likely appear on the survey is a question about the possibility of someday eliminating the county border that splits the town between Manatee and Sarasota counties.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 21, 2019
One-county question likely on town's citizen survey

Residents will be asked about key issues, customer service in early 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
These hatchlings emerged from a nest in Venice. Photo courtesy of Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 3, 2018
First hatchlings of the year make their way to Gulf

Mote reported that one nest had hatched on Longboat Key and another hatched on Venice June 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ben Moore
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 3, 2018
Sarasota Catholic schools get new superintendent

Diocese's new education leader assumes role over 16 schools, about 4,800 students

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 1, 2020
Oceane condo sells for $4.25 million

Residential real estate transactions Feb. 17-21.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Overall champion Michael Lamb of Bradenton poses with his plaque. Lamb, a University of South Florida student, set a personal best at 1:14.32.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 24, 2016
Bradenton runner breaks the ice at Suncoast Half Marathon

Lakewood Ranch event gets off to chilly start, but runners warm to the task.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 1, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jeff Hradek opens the cabinet that holds the more than 50 Sarasota High School shirts he's leaving behind for the next principal.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 21, 2016
Hradek leaves big shoes and shirts to fill

Jeff Hradek will retire after 13 years as Sarasota High School's principal.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Before he left, Gov. Rick Scott managed to get a scoop of Mixon's famous orange-swirl ice cream.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 24, 2013
Scott makes an informal stop in the East County

Gov. Rick Scott took questions about a variety of issues from area business leaders.

  • East County
  • News
Tiffany and Hawley Holsbeke
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 26, 2016
Southside community gets hoppy for Easter

Residents flock to Southside Elementary School for Easter egg hunt and festivities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High School students travel to and from class amidst ongoing renovations. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 21, 2015
School board discusses future expansion

Sarasota County School District's director of long-range planning advised the board that multiple schools are at capacity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 30, 2009
Police keep watch at Broadway beach access

The closure of the North Shore Road beach access weeks ago has led to a busier Broadway beach access, complete with more issues for Longboat Key Police Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • May 18, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Glen Oaks Manor

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Glen Oaks Manor

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 16, 2017
FPRA hosts awards luncheon

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association honored its current and incoming board members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
IT Director Jason Keen (Left) and IT Specialist Barry Gaines (Right) in the control room. All photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 25, 2019
Longboat Key improves production quality on Town Commission videos

The Town's IT team controls camera use from a back room.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Niki Best, Rufino Tegio and Brandon Stockfis look for items to salvage for Nancy Defino, who owns the demolished home.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 21, 2016
‘The big boom’

A tornado cut a path across Siesta and the part of the mainland Sunday morning, and caused extensive damage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Players Centre for Performing Arts has accepted an offer on its Sarasota theater.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2018
Players Centre strikes deal to sell Sarasota theater

Players managing director says contract offer is more than the listing price of $9.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In the past, commissioners have considered using the Fairgrounds or Robarts Arena as a convention center.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 8, 2019
Commission backs away from convention center consideration

Commissioners noted that the idea was not sustainable "this year" in specific.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 26, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 7

From rocky relationships to backstabbing friends, this week's episode brought plenty of drama.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Students of all grades came together to investigate what they thought to be a caterpillar but what may have been a worm.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 8, 2019
Bashaw kids dig it

Students dig it.

  • East County
  • Schools
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