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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2013
Schools host uniform fairs

Several East County elementary schools today and Saturday will host uniform fairs for new and returning students.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County is planning a referendum to pay for $170 million in facilities upgrades, including a $96.2 million public safety campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2015
City eyes county land for homeless facility

At a meeting today, City Manager Tom Barwin proposed locating a come-as-you-are shelter on land targeted for a new Sarasota County public safety campus.

  • Sarasota
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In addition to hosting workshops and posting an online survey, city staff attended events like Friday Fest at the Van Wezel to gather public input. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota transportation planning shifts gears

The early finding of the city’s ongoing transportation analysis? People want a variety of safe alternatives for getting around Sarasota, including biking and walking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The “Grandma’s Sicilian” pizza is one of Michelangelo’s signature offerings.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2023
When you’re craving a slice, these local eateries bake the best pizzas

In Lakewood Ranch, the sky is the limit for pizza possibilities.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club met Thursday for a panel discussion on the direction of Florida’s economic development.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2013
Sept. 20: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Tiger Bay looks to Florida's economic future; Old Publix plaza coming down in October; Arts organizations share collective vision; The Good News: Dave Strickland of American Cancer Society; New lift station team holds community meeting

  • Longboat Key
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A youth ambassador with Goodwill Manasota, Brianna Moss says youth should do their part to help save the environment.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2017
It's cool she cares

Braden River student's 'Be Cool School Challenge' benefits Goodwill

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is creating a planning organization to create a blueprint for redeveloping the land near the Van Wezel.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 20, 2016
Patterson Foundation makes donation to bayfront planning effort

The Patterson Foundation is giving $300,000 to Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, which is embarking on a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to create a new planning organization tasked with steering the future of city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ellie Barker runs her first 5K with the support of her friends Lilly and Bethany Lynch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

More than 600 runners participated in the 16th annual Harvest Hustle 5K today.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Sweat, Manatee County supervisor of elections.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2012
Bob Sweat announces retirement

Manatee Elections Supervisor Bob Sweat announced today he will retire in November.

  • East County
  • News
Tyre Smith.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 27, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyre Smith

The Riverview linebacker talks his offseason work and his favorite memory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mayor Suzanne Atwell helps a driver use a Main Street parking meter.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 23, 2011
Sarasota's mayor assists with new meters

Sarasota's paid-parking system went online this morning, and the city employed volunteer "parking ambassadors" to help with the transition. Mayor Suzanne Atwell was one of those volunteers.

  • Sarasota
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The no-swim advisory is expected to be in effect through at least 2 p.m. Thursday.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2019
UPDATE: No-swim advisory lifted at Lido Beach

Officials said it was safe to go back into the water after updated tests showed acceptable bacteria levels.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Bayview Dental |
  • April 12, 2022
This is the Season of New Beginnings

This is the Season of New Beginnings

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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"Safe House," the Urbanite's latest production, will make you question everyone — and everything.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 15, 2021
Lost in the Funhouse

Brendan Ragan’s 'Safe House' enters a terrifying funhouse maze of digital manipulation and misinformation. It’s hard to find your way out. Knowing whom to trust is the secret.

  • Arts + Culture
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 11, 2012
Oct. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 13, 2022
DNA links dead suspect to second Sarasota homicide victim, police say

52-year-old man who died in jail had already been charged in one case.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mara Torres González stands outside her gallery, Mara Art Studio + Gallery, in the Rosemary District in October 2022.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 12, 2022
Artist keeps living in the eye of the storm

Mara Torres González wanted to celebrate her art documenting a natural disaster. And then she lived through another one.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • November 11, 2021
Tackling Hip Replacement with a Trusted Team at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

“Now, I’m going to appreciate every step I take.”

  • Health
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Carlos Reyes-Sanchez faces charges of first-degree murder in Rhode Island.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: January

Carlos Manuel Reyes-Sanchez, 30, was arrested without incident this morning at the The Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High's new facility will house 10 cattle and cost more than $100,000 to construct.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
Braden River High opens new livestock facility

The school's new pole barn cost more than $100,000 to construct and will house 10 cattle.

  • East County
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