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  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 14, 2010
After 30 years, teacher and student get a new deal

When part-time Lido Key resident Dr. Arthur Liebman welcomed recently the students attending his course on New Deal Drama, part of the Academy of Lifelong Learning at the University of South Florida, he took a second look at the man in the first row.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2011
Holiday TRX cardio tennis class announced

Cardio tennis manager Michele Krause will hold a holdiday TRX cardio tennis class from 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Siesta Key Breeze trolley recorded more than 10,000 rides in its first week serving the island.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 29, 2017
Siesta Key Breeze trolley service tops 10,000 rides

The new Siesta Key transit option is outpacing last yearโ€™s daily ridership numbers of the previous bus service by more than 530%.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Damien Gordon, here shooting a three-pointer, led the Mustangs with 19 points.
  • By Breanne Williams |
  • December 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball wins season opener

The Mustangs took down Plant City High at the RP Funding Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe owner J.R. Garraus surveys the damage to the rear of his restaurant following a six-alarm fire.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Week of 06.23.16

A fire led to damage at JRโ€™s Old Packinghouse Cafe, and construction on the Coon Key Bridge is temporarily on hold.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The cost to bury both power lines and other utilities along Gulf of Mexico Drive is estimated at anywhere from $10 million to $20 million.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 9, 2014
Underground utilities spark interest

Commissioners unanimously agree to investigate an underground utility system along GMD and let voters decide if they are willing to pay for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County School Board, from left, includes Eric Robinson, Caroline Zucker, Shirley Brown, Vice Chair Jane Goodwin, Chair Bridget Ziegler and Superintendent Todd Bowden.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 11, 2018
To rebuild board trust

Sarasota School Board member Eric Robinson and Superintendent Todd Bowden unveiled their broiling distrust. The boardโ€™s effectiveness now hinges on its chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
John Redgrave with his daughter-in-law, Joyce, and son, Tim, at an All Angels by the Sea brunch in 2011.
  • By B.J. Webb Bishop |
  • September 28, 2016
Redgrave: A true gentleman

Former Longboat Key Mayor John Redgrave's impact stretched beyond the dais.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 1, 2017
CAC swings for a big(ger) top

Circus Arts Conservatoryโ€™s most recent capital campaign is about more than just a building.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 5, 2016
A+E: Looking ahead

Mark your calendars for our favorite upcoming events of the new year.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Betty Greenspan has designed original botanical art for nearly 40 years. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 1, 2018
Betty Greenspan's permanent botanical artwork exudes flower power

The owner of Fusion Botanical Arts, Betty Greenspan, creates works inspired by nature that promote joy and healing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 14, 2019
The consummate journalist

In her 70s, former Longboat Observer senior editor Dora Walters ran circles around the young Turks in the newsroom. She knew everyone and everything about Longboat Key. "She was our best reporter."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 1, 2013
Multi-family housing coming to match new mall demand

In a nod to the wave of new workers that will live in East County when the Mall at University Town Center opens in 2014, a North Port company has plans to build 62 townhomes West of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 11, 2014
Distant relatives of Mable Ringling visit The Ringling

This week, four great nieces and nephews of Mable Ringling are in town from New Mexico to visit The Ringling and Sarasota. Mable Burton Ringling was one of five daughters and never had any children. One of her sisters was Dulcy Burton Schueler.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 21, 2013
CDDs put Balmoral gate decision on hold

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 2, 5 and 6 vowed to collaborate to reach a resolution.

  • East County
  • News
As depicted in this conceptual rendering, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch expects its Lakewood Centre DRI project to be an urban-style mix of retail and commercial space and residential.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
SMR, county partner for Ranch expansion

With concurrency approval, the Lakewood Ranch developer now can begin work on its first age-targeted community and other projects.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 12, 2009
Downtown Partnership joins Chamber of Commerce

The Partnership will become a unit of the Chamber and will have a new name รข€” Downtown Sarasota Council.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Levy and Kyle Fox won the Mixed Championship.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 17, 2015
Sidelines: East County 6.18.15

Rosedale Golf & Country Club recently held its annual Birdie-A-Thon as a fundraiser for the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association. Braden River High will hold its youth summer volleyball camp. Inspiration Academy will host its first softball camp this

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA wide receivers coach Chris Hill gives senior Filip Svoboda instructions during a walk-though practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2018
ODA senior wideout well-positioned for success

Filip Svoboda joined The Out-of-Door Academy's football team to be a kicker. His size and desire caused the coaching staff to try him at wide receiver, where he's excelled.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gus and Betty Andreone celebrate Betty'    s 100th birthday in a ceremony at Palm Aire Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 1, 2017
Palm Aire holds 100th birthday celebration for Betty Andreone

The Sarasota couple of Betty, 100, and Gus Andreone, the oldest PGA Professional at 105, have a combined 205 years of experience.

  • East County
  • News
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