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Sebastian Aguirre hopes to get his 100 butterfly time under 50 seconds.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2017
Mustangs boys swimmer a state title threat in the 100 butterfly

The Lakewood Ranch junior got international experience while representing Colombia.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commission chair Charles Hines said he'd prefer to see each of the county's cities and towns be represented by more than one county commissioner.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 7, 2019
Sarasota County's redistricting plan leaves Longboat in same district

The three maps proposed by the county-hired consultant would leave Longboat in District 2, though some proposed by the public would leave the island with a new commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Porter Osuch, a third-grader, colors on the first day of school in August at Willis Elementary. Willis is one of several East County schools  at which the School District plans to add more classrooms. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2018
Growth fuels need for more teachers in Manatee County

Superintendent says district needs more money to lengthen school day, increase teacher pay.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Jack Duncan attended a Colony special workshop via Skype Wednesday at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2013
Colony settlement talks continue

A special meeting held Wednesday to discuss the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort revealed a settlement between affected parties could be reached within 60 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • March 21, 2013
Life is a cabaret at Florida Studio Theatre

Life is a cabaret at Florida Studio Theatre

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2012
Benderson Development planning unique, international rowing facility

Interest continues to grow in the Benderson Aquatic Center near University Parkway, a company official says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fruitville Elementary School students look through the 250 books from the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 10, 2019
Hooked on phonics: Fruitville Elementary School receives book donation

The Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast hosted a free book distribution for Fruitville Elementary School students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 24, 2017
Riverview football's season ended by Dr. Phillips

The Rams scored a season-low 19 points in the loss, though they had opportunities for more.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • March 5, 2014
Common Nonsense: Every day's a bad hair day

Common Nonsense: Every day's a bad hair day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Forward Manatee spokesman Mac Carraway presents during a debate hosted by the Women's League of Voters of Manatee. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2016
Forward Manatee kicks off campaign

Official promotion of a sales tax in Manatee County begins tonight

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • January 4, 2013
Top fitness classes in Sarasota

Top fitness classes in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large Seat 2: Laurie Kreindler

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Travis Franklin’s Mogwai art from “Gremlins” is part of Oddity Tattoo Studio and Gallery’s group art show paying tribute to ’80s and ’90s pop culture.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 8, 2017
Oddity Tattoo draws up nostalgia with art show

The Sarasota tattoo shop and gallery's group art show, 'Be Kind, Rewind,' pays tribute to ’80s and ’90s pop culture.

  • Arts + Culture
Charlie and Beth Horn decorate a picture frame together.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 15, 2015
Students flutter for First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball

Fluttering on the dance floor was in order for the First Presbyterian Preschool annual Butterfly Ball Friday, May 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
Special Turnaround

The Sarasota High girls basketball team advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 2002.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city has set up portable toilets and hand washing stations in the City Hall parking lot.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2020
Governments, agencies coordinate homelessness response

Although some stakeholders offered a positive assessment of ongoing outreach efforts, City Manager Tom Barwin is pushing for more action.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jerry Bilik will spend hours writing and arranging scores at his keyboard piano in his and his wife Helga's living room in Pelican Cove.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 24, 2015
Jerry Bilik says if it ain't Baroque, fix it

Composer Jerry Bilik is on a mission to put classical music back in the mainstream by appealing to listeners — not musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
The Siesta Key Village Association has kicked up marketing this summer to add value to its members’ $50 annual fees.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2012
Village Association shifts focus to marketing

The Siesta Key organization aims to add more value to membership as it shifts stewardship of Village maintenance to Sarasota County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2015
Theater review: 'West Side Story'

“West Side Story” and the dance of love and violence

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
One Thing I Wish You Knew gave out goody bags for attendees.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 13, 2019
There's one thing the Jewish Federation of Manatee-Sarasota wishes you knew

The Jewish Federation of Manatee-Sarasota and Chabad of Sarasota present One Thing I Wish You Knew.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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