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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 20, 2011
Commissioners confident about candidate timeline

The majority of the Sarasota County commissioners believe they are allowing ample time to receive applications for a new county administrator. If they do not find the applicant pool adequate, they will extend the process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 27, 2013
Candidates tell voters where they stand on issues

Town Commission candidates state their stance on some of the Key's top issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Neil "Spyder" Giraldo and Pat Benatar. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'All Fired Up'; The name game; Catwalk for a cause; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 17

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jim Ley, former County Administrator.
  • By Stan Zimmerman |
  • December 26, 2011
TOP STORY, MAY: Ley tenders resignation to board

Sarasota County's procurement scandal appeared ready to claim its seventh victim May 24, as County Administrator Jim Ley tendered his resignation at the start of the County Commission meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This Country Club East home at 7625 Haddington Cove sold for $1,837,000. It has three bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,835 square feet of living area.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 21, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $2.15 million

A Country Club home tops the week's sales at $2.15 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 13, 2019
Sarasota Opera offers young, emerging guest artists a home away from home

The life of a Sarasota Opera guests artist allows for learning on and off the stage — in a refuge of sunshine.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 18, 2009
Kids adore their dads

The little ones plan to bake cakes and make cards this Father's Day, which falls on Sunday. After they finished learning about sea turtles and fish, we sat down with several Mote Marine Aquakids campers just before the big day to ask what makes their dads so special. Here's what they said:

  • Sarasota
  • News
North Coast created an on-the-spot musical all about Bill Clinton at the suggestion of the audience. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 24, 2018
Sarasota Improv Festival returns for 10th year of laughs at Florida Studio Theatre

The 10th anniversary festival showcased the next phase of improv comedy evolution at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Alexandra Arrieche conducted Sarasota Orchestra in its final Great Escapes concert of the season, "Dance, Dance, Dance," May 1-4. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • May 6, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra dances through final Great Escapes concert of the season

Alexandra Arrieche conducted this entertaining concert, which had its peaks and valleys, but still made for an enjoyable evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Photo by Jake Hills on Unsplash
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 13, 2017
Critic's Fall Film Picks

As the summer winds down, we pick our must-see upcoming films.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tyler Stevenson, Alexis Graham and Saraiah Walkes run for the Manatee Mustangs Track Club, which ODA strength-and-conditioning coach Rod Miller coaches.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 24, 2013
NATIONAL SPEEDSTERS: Manatee Mustangs Track Club

Six members of the Manatee Mustangs Track Club qualified for the AAU Track and Field Junior Olympic Games July 29 through Aug. 3, in Michigan.

  • East County
  • Sports
Julie Aranibar stands outside the Notre Dame Cathedral, in Paris.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Paris adventure adds value to Manatee schools

A trip to the 50th annual Paris Air Show showed Manatee County School Board Vice Chairwoman Julie Aranibar the best in defense and commercial aviation, and how she could bring what she learned to local classrooms.

  • East County
  • News
Bronwyn Leggett is a sophomore goalkeeper for the Riverview High girls varsity soccer team.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 9, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bronwyn Leggett

The Riverview High sophomore goalkeeper has been a force for the Rams this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Our View: 'The Andy Adams Colony'?

What follows is not an April Fools' joke. To the contrary, it's a serious moment of truth for the future of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Representatives from PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program and Building Homes for Heroes welcomes the Gaytan family to their new home in Sapphire Point of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 16, 2023
Army veteran is welcomed to new home in Lakewood Ranch

Veteran Lucio Gaytan and his family are ready to move into their new home provided by Pulte, Building Homes for Heroes, and SMR.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The rehabilitation center Pines of Sarasota will soon be replaced.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 26, 2019
Philanthropy makes possible new facilities at Pines of Sarasota

New buildings fully funded through a donation from the Esther & Harold Mertz Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Terri Klauber, Rebecca Blitz, Nicole Ruth, Kim Mancini and Beth Knopik enjoy the last Pique Nique Sur La Baie at New College.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 4, 2017
Pique Nique makes a much-anticipated return

After a brief hiatus last year, the popular fashion show event will return in 2018.

  • Black Tie
School officials are asking for suggestions on a name for the new school.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 17, 2018
School District asks public input for new middle school's name

The new school in Lakewood Ranch is set to open next to B.D. Gullett Elementary in 2019.

  • East County
  • Schools
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 29, 2017
Amore to open in September

Owner Howard Rooks said the new location in Burns Court is undergoing renovations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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