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With Superintendent Diana Greene leaving, the School District of Manatee County will need to find a new leader.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 20, 2018
Time to keep close watch on School District of Manatee County

With a new superintendent being hired, three new school board members up for reelection and financial woes caused by the need to staff every school with a School Resource Officer, it is important for taxpayers to keep a close watch on the school district.

  • East County
  • News
Steven Hanson, pictured on the site of his company’s latest project at 1425 Westway Drive. The home, listed for $6.5 million, is approximately three weeks away from completion.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
Modus bets the house on new construction

Steven Hanson, managing partner of Modus Operandi Partners LP and Modus Construction LLC, sees opportunity in new 'spec' home construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city of Sarasota is currently run by a council/manager form of government — and The Citizens Voice wants to keep it that way.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2014
Strong mayor opponents step forward

Political committee The Citizens Voice is pushing against a proposal that would create a new city charter and an elected mayor position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2009
McKitrick tees off to win 153rd championship

The Longboat Key golf enthusiast won her latest tournament in Bermuda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This boat ramp and dock on Lake Uihlein is rarely used. Its owner, the Country Club Edgewater Village Association, is trying to figure out what to do with it.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2020
CEVA fishes for solution in Lakewood Ranch

What's next for Lake Uihlein boat ramp?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 24, 2014
School District's millage rate falls for the first time in three years

Although the Sarasota County School District's millage rate is proposed to be reduced this year, its revenues are still projected to increase because of rising property values.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students at Gocio Elementary School participate in the Art, Rhymes & Kids program.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 27, 2017
Local artists give Sarasota students a musical history lesson

Their new program teaches children the history of hip-hop through jazz.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 19, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Attendees enjoyed a classic Irish dinner and music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Our view

The key to Key Club's future

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 7, 2018
Whitney Beach looks back on 50 years

In 1968, Gordon Whitney sold his Whitney Beach property to Paul Neal. Fifty years later, the community is thriving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 9, 2017
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Dr. Seuss

Students channeled their inner red fish (and blue fish) for Temple Emanu-El's Early Learning Center's celebration of Dr. Seuss.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Myarra Property Joint Venture Attorney Ed Vogler, second from right, regroups June 8 with his team.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 14, 2017
'Paper' road tough to erase

Planning Commission won't support the elimination of a Clubhouse Drive extension from future county plans.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino speaks at a press conference announcing Operation Corner Stone Nov. 8.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • November 8, 2017
SPD looks to send message with undercover drug operation

There were 15 arrests during Operation Corner Stone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2015
MY VIEW | Bobby Jones: Sell it

The national trend is for municipally owned golf courses to be sold. Selling Bobby Jones to a developer could help solve the city’s debt and affordable housing issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2019
Bible roars to life at VBS

Living Lord Lutheran hosts Vacation Bible School

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High junior Pippa Campbell has started a benefit polo match to raise money to dig water wells in Africa.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 14, 2019
Special polo event in Sarasota will raise money to dig wells in Africa

Lakewood Ranch High junior organizes polo fundraiser in Sarasota with Epic Polo Club owner Jaymie Klauber.

  • East County
  • News
This Country Club home at 7051 Portmarnock Place sold for $2,075,000. It has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,993 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Country Club home tops area residential sales at $2,075,000

Country Club East home in Lakewood Ranch brings $1.75 million as one of top residential sales in area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 20, 2017
At the time of Christ’s birth

It's a story that crosses religions and faiths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
gyro
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 14, 2015
El Greco Café: An everyday eatery

El Greco Café: An everyday eatery

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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