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The commission identified its 2013-14 legislative priorities during a meeting at Town Hall.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 13, 2013
Longboat presents legislative priorities

The Longboat Key Town Commission identified 12 priorities that will be discussed at a Sarasota County meeting next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alicia Collins and Jes Santaularia were proud to be originally from Louisville, KY on Saturday, May 7 at the Kentucky Derby party at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Kentucky Derby Party

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated the 137 Kentucky Derby in style on Saturday, May 7 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The afternoon included food, a hat and wacky suit contest, and a betting table. All monies raised from the betting will go towards the American Cancer Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Military Academy Honor Guard stands at attention at Tuesday’s School Board meeting.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
Sarasota School Board approves SMA proposal

After denying two other charter school applications, the Sarasota School Board narrowly approved the Sarasota Military Academy's proposal to open a charter middle school on a 12-acre site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 5, 2015
Staged: Asolo Repertory Theatre — The Scene Shop

This foundation on which the Asolo’s artistry stands is constructed at the Robert and Beverly Koski Production Center. The 45,000-square-foot space lies on an unassuming stretch of Tallevast Road, hidden behind the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airpor

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
Business Observer

After-hours vet opens in Rosemary; Harbor Retirement plans new facility; Bernhardt joins Blalock Walters, P.A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Women's Golf Association executive board members Kim Lester (ex officio), President Brenda Deona, Vice President Lisa Deutsch and Treasurer Sandy Murray. Not pictured is secretary Christine Bonner. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2016
Club news: University Park women explore history

Ranch mom's group supports its own

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Jen Blanco Since being named the Sarasota Sharks new head coach, Brent Arckey has been overseeing 16 practices a week.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2014
Sharks tap new coach

Gulf Gate resident Brent Arckey was named the new head coach of the Sarasota Sharks July 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 15, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
District 3 candidate Matt Wooddall
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2015
Consultant removes itself from Wooddall campaign

Four days before the March 10 City Commission election, a campaign consultant severed its ties with District 3 candidate Matt Wooddall after he gave conflicting accounts of his employment history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The interchange is the largest and first in Florida. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2017
Diverging diamond 'fully operational'

State officials say diverging diamond is fully open, but crews still have some work to do.

  • East County
  • News
The recreation center was donated by Murf Klauber.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 20, 2019
Concept for a new rec center comes together

Goal is to get center concept plan approved this year

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit and Narcotics Unit conducted an operation
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 31, 2013
Prostitution investigations result in five arrests

The Sarasota Police Department's Street Crimes Unit and Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting prostitution in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
News Briefs

Temporary repair starts on Beach Road repair; BP settlement slashes local cash prospect; Siesta beach project costs came from contractor

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Judge Lee Haworth, Gwen MacKenzie and Karen Bogus were all honored at the sixth annual Leadership Breakfast Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD sixth annual Leadership Breakfast

The Community Youth Development celebrated two community leaders of Sarasota County with the sixth annual Leadership Breakfast Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club. The two honorees were 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Lee Haworth and Gwen MacKenzie, CEO of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 14, 2012
March 14: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 4, 2015
Mark Hawkins appointed to Planning Commission

Hawkins will fill the seat left vacant by Michael Moran, who filed to run for the 2016 Sarasota County Commission race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
Elks Lodge raises funds for veterans

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Lodge No. 2855 raised approximately $3,500 for K9sforVeterans.org during a special fundraising event Aug. 12, at the club's lodge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2013
News Briefs

Chapman leads recent fundraising reporting period; Propsosed Hub Pub requires variance open; Public invited to meet deputy chief candidates

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jillian Butterfield as Belle and the cast of "Beauty and the Beast."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 10, 2015
Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" returns to the Van Wezel

Disney's first Broadway musical is making its way to Sarasota at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

  • Arts + Culture
Ricardo Rhodes danced the role of Apollo in George Balanchine's "Apollo." Courtesy Photo
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • March 1, 2015
Dance Review: Sarasota Ballet tributes Rudolf Nureyev

The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Apollo," Sir Frederick Ashton's "Jazz Calendar" and Rudolf Nureyev's "Raymonda Act III."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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