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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 7, 2021
Conversation with school board newcomer Karen Rose

Rose was elected to the District 2 school board seat.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 15, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Clemens Reiss

Clemens Reiss first began playing lawn bowling more than a decade ago and is currently serving as the president of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission meeting Monday started with overflow capacity — 36 residents seated in the Town Hall foyer.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 6, 2016
Fair and equitable

How to pay for underground utility lines in Longboat’s neighborhoods is a perplexing dilemma. But commissioners were right deciding to let the voters decide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ms. Sanibel is a snowy plover.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 16, 2020
Bird of the week: Tracking Ms. Sanibel

Banded birds are trackable, and you can help.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 8, 2014
Town to pick a side on Linley

Commissioners opted to limit parking to one side of the Longbeach Village street at Monday's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Boglarka “Bo” Lengyel used the Emerging Educators to become a certified second grade teacher at Pine View School. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2021
Foundation helps place teachers in classrooms

Through the Emerging Educators program, the Barancik Foundation has helped place around 25 teachers in Sarasota classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Planning consultant Shawn Dressler addresses residents from the area surrounding the Bath and Racquet Club at a Jan. 25 workshop.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 1, 2018
Bath and Racquet plans remain controversial

Residents expressed significant concern about a proposal to add buildings ranging from three to seven stories to the Bath and Racquet Club property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2010
Vote on Town Hall hours tabled

The Inter-District Authority Board will discuss options for Town Hall hours further at its meeting next month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2010
Briefs 2.25.10

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission also approved amendments to its Comprehensive Plan at Town Hall tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 11, 2011
Maximum millage rate: 1.946 mills

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed not to set the millage rate any higher than 1.946 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2016
Theater review: 'Million Dollar Quartet'

“Million Dollar Quartet” rocks the house at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold travel softball team earned a berth in the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships July 23 to July 29, in Oklahoma City, after winning the Region 5 Qualifier May 26 to May 28, in Clearwater.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2012
Heat captures national berth

The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold travel softball team earned a berth in the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 22, 2020
How to make Longboat's Gulf of Mexico Drive safer

Keep the transports out of the middle of GMD, let lights shine on the road, and buy GMD from the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Charles Shoemaker saw “Cats” on a Disney Cruise, and ever since, he's dreamed of performing it. For now, he’s a mouse.  Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 10, 2018
Little mouse stars in play with big heart at Venice Theatre

Venice Theatre’s production of “Stuart Little” plays with scale and utilizes teamwork to teach audiences a big lesson with lead Charles Shoemaker.

  • Arts + Culture
The Coastline Volleyball 14U Rox Black team was one of 48 teams to earn a national bid after finishing second at the 2013 USAV Florida Regional Qualifier April 27-28, in Orlando. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2013
Bound for Nationals

The Coastline Volleyball 14 Rox Black team earned a bid to the USA Volleyball Girls Junior Nationals June 30 through July 3, in Dallas.

  • East County
  • Sports
Musician Reggie Harris uses spiritual, folk and gospel influences in his music.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 1, 2019
Artists use inspiration from abolitionists in their music and poetry

Melissa Range and Reggie Harris call out for change at The Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • Arts + Culture
Justin Kaiser and Garrett Von Räd. Photo by Trey Jones.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 28, 2017
Local band still likes that old time rock 'n' roll

With its vintage sound, 1960s sensibilities and three-part harmonies, The Beat Down is keeping the spirit of rock ’n’ roll alive.

  • Arts + Culture
Picerne Development's Bill Shallcross explains to planning commissioners why he believes the apartments will not need as much parking as the county's code requires.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2019
New plan includes apartments in Lakewood Ranch

Picerne Development wants to build more than 200 apartments at Lorraine Corners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 22, 2022
Bashaw Elementary hosts Hispanic Heritage Festival

Students have fun dancing, doing arts and crafts and presenting projects on famous Latinos.

  • East County
  • Schools
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