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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 21, 2018
Friends surprise Graci McGillicuddy at Children's Guardian Fund Luncheon

Graci McGillicuddy celebrated her 77th birthday, Brian Lipton plans a surprise, Cause 4 Fashion tickets are selling quickly and more.

  • Black Tie
The municipal facility has become an issue for the city as revenues decline and the costs of managing aging infrastructure grow. The study committee will research potential solutions to that problem.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2015
Bobby Jones committee pitches vision for future

In ambitiously examining the course’s problems, the Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee hopes to discover a realistic solution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laraine Batista, right, wipes away a few tears during her speech. Batista is bilingual; however district translator Michelle Gomez-Raney translated her speech into Spanish for the audience.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 17, 2016
Manatee County School District migrant education program graduates 25

An awards ceremony was held at Palmetto High School Tuesday.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Nell Rude

Nell Rude is a Sarasota resident who recently created an exhibit titled "Tribute to American Heroes." Read more about Rude in our Candid Q&A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amy Lowrance drops off her daughter Sophie at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School for her first day of third grade.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 17, 2020
Students return to school in Lakewood Ranch area

School District of Manatee County opens its campuses to students for the start of a new school year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 11, 2018
Sarasota Spring Fine Art Festival turns J.D. Hamel Park into outdoor gallery

The festival introduced art enthusiasts to the works of artists from all over the country.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I knew early on that I didn't want to be on stage, but I enjoyed the whole world of theater and the only way to make a contribution to that world was working backstage," says Erin MacDonald.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 24, 2013
Backstage Pass: Erin MacDonald

Without Erin MacDonald, the show can't go on.

  • Arts + Culture
Out-of-Door Academy rising seniors Reece Whatmore and Supawadee Surattanont explain their work to address red tide with Joaquim Goes, a Columbia University professor.  Students will return for in-person classes Aug. 25. File photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 22, 2020
Back to campus for ODA students

Out-of-Door Academy's new middle school facility provides enough space for students to be social distanced.

  • East County
  • News
If no objections are filed and acted upon by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a Longboat Pass dredging project, the project could begin later this year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 13, 2015
Longboat Pass dredging permit moves forward

A permit period for filing objections to a Longboat Pass dredging project is over and the state is likely to issue a permit soon. But the project still needs a federal permit to proceed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota Schools consider land purchases east of I-75

Due to growth, the school district is considering land purchases in Lakewood Ranch and near Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Caitlyn Benedetto finished her career as Braden River's all-time leading scorer with 1,257 points.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2011
Pirates' all-time leading scorer signs with Gyrenes

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto signed a national letter-of-intent May 4 to play basketball for Ave Maria University in Naples.

  • East County
  • Sports
Most of Longbeach Village was under water before noon today, as Tropical Storm Colin tracked toward Florida.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 6, 2016
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Colin floods Longboat Key streets

North-end roads remained under water as the tropical system tracked toward the Gulf Coast of Florida this afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Isaac Brownman (right), Public Works director, and James Linkogle, Public Works project manager.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 6, 2018
Longboat public works officials save children from gulf

Public Works Director Isaac Brownman and Project Manager James Linkogle save three children from strong currents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 16, 2009
Lime Marketplace offers variety

These tough economic times forced Siesta Key resident Larry Hollander to get creative for his latest business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Renovations are underway for Michael’s On the Bay event venue within Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Story — August: Michael’s On East expands in Selby Gardens

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 10, 2012
Dec. 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town, firefighters find common ground; Manatee County Sheriff deputies turn down union attempt; and Weekend Best Bets!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry A. Gans
  • By Terry A. Gans |
  • November 20, 2012
My View: The education of a commissioner

There are two questions people ask over and over: 'Is it what you expected?' 'Do you enjoy being a commissioner?'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Bayfront Park Recreation Center is among the specific issues to be raised in the town's survey.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 8, 2020
Town survey begins with postcards next week

Opinions sought on town services, key issues facing the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County resident Bob Rosinsky sees his role as president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota an extension of his passion for educating people.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2015
Q&A: with Bob Rosinsky

Learn more about Goodwill Manasota's CEO and president.

  • East County
  • News
Kate Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Kate Walker

The Braden River swimmer talks her best stroke and why she wants to visit Norway.

  • East County
  • Sports
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