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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Inside the artist's studio

Teams of local artists took over Art Center Sarasota's gallery for its third Artists at Work fundraiser.

  • 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
Photos by Jen Blanco Seven-year-old Ian Keck couldn’t wait to jump into the pool and practice his strokes.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2014
Splish Splash

The School of Fish recently launched a preparatory, competitive team swimming program for 5- and 6-year-olds.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By The Insider |
  • April 10, 2013
Chris Abbott and Carlos Puga BURMA Interview Sarasota Film Festival

Chris Abbott and Carlos Puga BURMA Interview Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance handles dream job

Alliance volunteers donate service to east Bradenton's Foundation for Dreams' landscaping.

  • East County
  • News
Mona Jain is one of the three new schools being built that is putting a drain on the budget.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Manatee schools budget up for approval

Surprise drop in student enrollment causes adjustment.

  • East County
  • News
Bob's
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2015
Blow to Bob’s Boathouse in noise ordinance battle

Judge David Denkin upheld the constitutionality of Sarasota County’s noise ordinance Feb. 6, with an order denying Bob’s Boathouse owner’s motion to dismiss the county’s case against the restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 18, 2019
Sarasota County School Board approves new cell phone policy

The policy provides different regulations for students based on their educational stage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grand Marshal David Miller and  former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mike Doll wave to the crowd at last year's parade
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Freedom Fest to bring back crowd favorites

The 16th annual event steps off at 9 a.m. with a parade on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gracie Weyant.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.27.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.27.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
After spending his freshman year at Booker, running back Rod Tullis moved to Sarasota last fall and, since then, he’s emerged as a powerful offensive weapon for the Sailors.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2012
Change of pace

Sarasota High junior running back Rod Tullis needs 75 yards to break the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season. Tullis will have a final shot to reach his goal Nov. 9, as the Sailors close out their season at home versus Bayshore.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River senior Kyle Krage has earned an appointment to the United States Military Academy.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2018
Braden River High senior headed to West Point

Kyle Krage will get the discipline he craves at the U.S. Military Academy.

  • East County
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 17, 2017
New Hermitage Artist Retreat luncheon steals the show

The organization’s new Muse Luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on Jan. 17.

  • Black Tie
SCAD survivor Tracee Murphy in her home with her dog, George.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 19, 2018
When in doubt, advocate for your health

A rare diagnosis sends Tracee Murphy searching for answers to SCAD at an out-of-state clinic.

  • Health
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 12, 2022
Quay penthouse sells for nearly $10 million

A Quay penthouse Shores tops the week's sales at $9.75 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sean Kennedy and Don French were co-assistant principals of Braden River High School April 17. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 22, 2015
BRHS student takes on principal role for a day principal for a day

Sean Kennedy, 16, rules the school for a day working alongside Braden River High Assistant Principal Don French.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota National Cemetery has buried more than 2,500 veterans and their family members since opening in January 2009.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 11, 2011
Veterans cemetery construction to resume

The long-delayed completion of Sarasota National Cemetery's phase one construction will begin as soon as the end of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CEO Jennifer Rominiecki, co-chairwomen Pauline Wamsler and Ariane Dart and Marianne McComb
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 14, 2021
Selby Gardens mixes circus and orchids with luncheon

The Lunch in the Gardens was held Oct. 13.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 12, 2011
Nesting birds ruffle some feathers

Hundreds of wading birds have made two golf course islands home and are disturbing nearby residents, who object to the noise, mess and smell. The Oaks Club has come up with a plan to accommodate both the natural setting and area development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo Caption:  Otherwise fairly plain, black-bellied plovers are named for their breeding plumage, which is a striking mix of white and jet black feathers. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 2, 2021
Bird of the week: black-bellied plover

The largest of the plovers, this species puts on a new look for mating season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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