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Howard Davis and other stakeholders hope broad community buy-in will lead to significant civic improvements in the Rosemary District during the next several years.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
Public feedback guides Rosemary District planning effort

A new survey examines public perception of the Rosemary District. Now, stakeholders want to use that information to improve the future of the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 9-year-old at Sea of Strengths Academy, Max Collado suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia and post-traumatic stress.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 19, 2012
Local support group helps families with ADHD

Max Collado and his mother, Alexandra, fight ADHD together.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carly and Rob Toomey with Charlotte and Jackson
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate School Winter Festival

Students of NewGate School performed in its annual Winter Festival Friday, Dec. 20. The performance was held outside underneath Christmas lights and included holiday songs as well as some Broadway classics. Afterwards families mingled while munching on cookies and sipping hot chocolate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The site plan proposed by Ringling College of Art and Design must be approved by the Town Commission.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 7, 2018
Ringling College releases plan for Longboat Arts Center

The donation-funded, proposed Longboat Key Arts, Cultural and Education center could cost more than $18 million, by 2022 dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After asking students and faculty for input on the master plan, Ringling College officials intend to discuss any changes with residents living near the north Sarasota campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 21, 2019
After growth, Ringling College updates master plan

School officials are taking stock of changes that have taken place on-campus in the past few years as they plan for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Waddill, The Bay Park Conservancy's managing director, said the group hoped to maximize the efficiency of a private nonprofit while maintaining the city's ultimate control of the bayfront project.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 7, 2019
Bayfront conservancy agreement under review

Residents and city officials want more time to consider the terms of an agreement with a private bayfront management group.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new structure's first floor will be 12 feet above sea level. It will include two bedrooms and two bathrooms for the manager on the second level. The first level will offer offices, another bathroom, meeting space and a mailroom
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 26, 2020
Longboat board signs off on Aria addition

Condo association in litigation over condition of 1930s era villa.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larissa Green reads the Wall Street Journal while her daughter, Ann Green West, talks on the phone Saturday at Booker High School. The pair arrived with Howard Green on Friday night.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 15, 2017
Thousands seek shelter during Hurricane Irma

Booker High School had never had to open its doors as a shelter before. As Hurricane Irma approached Florida, the school became a home to more than 1,300 evacuees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Vogel tells the board why Florida School Board Association is the best choice.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 5, 2020
Sarasota School Board selects superintendent search firm

The board selected Florida School Board Association to lead the search for a new leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Gene Jaleski wants the Town Commission to consider hiring a new attorney.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 19, 2012
Jaleski spars with the mayor

Commission candidate Gene Jaleski thinks town attorney David Persson is providing poor legal advice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
News Briefs

Town attorney starts office hours for commission; Police department offers medication disposal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheyenne Stubbs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Cheyenne Stubbs

The Braden River girls basketball freshman talks creating shots and the Los Angeles Lakers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gia, 4 mos., and Will Nielubowicz, 2, pose together for a photo in the pumpkin patch Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 24th annual Pumpkin Festival

Hundreds of people enjoyed the fun and festivities that took place out at the 24th annual Pumpkin Festival Saturday, Oct. 20, at Fruitville Grove.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Director of Transportation Jason Harris said the call line will help facilitate the hundreds of calls the transportation office receives daily.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2019
Sarasota schools add transportation help line

The line can be accessed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m . Monday through Friday by calling 941-486-2141.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 14, 2018
Racers raise the roof for SPARCC

The Amazing Race Raise the Roof Party was hosted Oct. 13 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Ringling College of Art and Design hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of its new state-of-the-art visual arts facility on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 3, 2017
Scene & Heard: 12.07.17

Here's a look at what's happening on the arts and entertainment scene this week and beyond.

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  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
Beware of the mob

Animal-rights proponents are pressuring Sarasota County commissioners to shut down retail pet stores’ puppy and kitty sales. There are other effective ways to reach the goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mackenzie Yaryura, winner of the Healthy Teen Coalition
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 18, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Student filmmakers premiere their works

The Hollywood Nights Student Cinema Showcase featured the filmmakers of tomorrow April 15, at Regal Hollywood 20, in a premiere of 11 films written and produced by area teenagers.

  • Arts + Culture
To help boost the local economy, Manatee County schools must develop career-ready students, EDC officials said.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2016
Manatee County School Board agrees to keep school start times, plans for economic growth

The majority of teachers, students, teachers and community members who took a survey said middle and high school start and end times should not be changed.

  • East County
  • News
Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake speaks a crowd of nearly forty people about the town's proposed changes in parking.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 2, 2014
Longbeach Village discusses parking ordinance

Prior to going before the commission at the Oct. 6 meeting, village residents weigh in on their chief concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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