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  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff |
  • October 4, 2019
The Country Club Lifestyle is being Revitalized at Laurel Oak

The Country Club Lifestyle is being Revitalized at Laurel Oak

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Shane Swezey surrounded by students and staff at Oak Park School along with school district administrators and Florida Department of Education leadership. Photo courtesy of the Florida Department of Education.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 8, 2019
Oak Park School music teacher named Teacher of the Year finalist

Swezey is one of five statewide finalists for 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 9, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 10

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Roxane Caravan says one of the most important things she tries to teach students is that they can't focus on being "the star." To make a production successful, everyone must work together.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
Conversation with Roxane Caravan

Roxane Caravan will start her 16th year teaching musical theater at Lakewood Ranch High School in August.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 15, 2017
Turtles track busy season on Longboat

As far as Longboat Key records go, turtles broke the one they set for themselves in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sophia Colon, 1, cools off at the Children's Fountain Tuesday, June 10, at Bayfront Park. The Children's Fountain is open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor Day, weather permitting.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 10, 2014
Photo of the Day: Children's Fountain

Sophia Colon, 1, tries to grab a fountain at the Children's Fountain Tuesday, June 10, at Bayfront Park. The Children's Fountain is open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor Day, weather permitting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County resident Brittany Wenger
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
ODA student wins Google Science Fair

Out-of-Door Academy student and Lakewood Ranch resident Brittany Wenger took home the grand prize at the Google Science Fair.

  • East County
  • News
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 23, 2014
Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine: The name says it all

Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine: The name says it all

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Kimberly Bleach, Jane Hutchins, Shelia Gleason and Stephanie Feltz are all involved with SYC Cares. This summer, they will work on drafting a grants policy.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Sarasota Yacht Club forms philanthropic organization

SYC Cares is working to put club members’ philanthropic passions under one umbrella.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Izzo, Monroe, Wash.'  s Eric Ciocco and Bradenton'  s Ted Watson with their medals for completing the Riverboat series. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2017
Local man runs seven marathons in seven states in seven days

He and some friends took part in Mainly Marathon's Riverboat series.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Education Center is preparing for its fall season.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Education Center finalizes fall line-up

The fall season runs from Oct. 17 to Dec. 16.

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Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 24, 2019
Gruters' family makes a royal exit as family of five

Meet our new Black Tie reporter, learn the concept behind Clara Reynardus de Villanueva's painting and buy your WWS tickets.

  • Black Tie
Emma Piper, the tournament services manager for the Web.com Tour congratulates Synovus Vice President Kent Lane for a successful LECOM Suncoast Classic. Synovus sponsored the volunteers.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2019
LECOM Suncoast Classic aces test run in Lakewood Ranch

LECOM Suncoast Classic aces Web.com test run in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Reader lauds stances on teachers, spending; Manatee district needs financial lessons

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel plays games for a cause

On April 5, the chapel hosted a fundraiser for Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Betty J. Johnson. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 2, 2019
North Sarasota Library renamed to honor community advocate

Johnson also helped the county secure a $10,000 grant that funds a mobile library for north Sarasota neighborhoods in 1979.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 675 Mourning Dove Drive on Bird Key was built in 2011. It has six bedrooms, six full baths, two half-baths, a pool and 7,047 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 17, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $6.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 4-8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2015
Forget global warming; data show next Ice Age is more likely

Constant change has been a part of the Earth’s climate history since the planet was formed 4.5 billion to 4.6 billion years ago. There has never been a long period of flat-line temperature in the history of the sphere.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
During the regular school board meeting, the board will vote on an agreement with Macy's Florida Stores to allow students hands-on learning about retail work. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 15, 2014
School board to vote on final budget, millage

The Sarasota County School Board will hold a meeting tomorrow after the regular meeting to vote on final adoption.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Publix
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
News Briefs

Publix sheds light on dark parking lot questions; Sarasota Bay Watch seeks town partnership; Town schedules beach presentations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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