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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 12, 2009
Siblings shoulder burden for area families

Stephanie Covey and her brother, James, lead Backpack Club Inc., a non-profit that assists Freedom kids.

  • East County
  • News
A wrecking ball began taking swings at the midrise building on the property of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Monday morning.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 19, 2018
Wrecking ball begins taking down Colony centerpiece

The last of the buildings at the site of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is expected to be gone by the end of this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new programs would help those with substance abuse or those who have mental illnesses. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Jail
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 27, 2020
County officials hope to lower recidivism rates with new initiatives

The Sarasota County Commission approved three new programs that aim to lower recidivism and overcrowding in Sarasota County Jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 8, 2017
Jewish Film Festival highlights the Jewish experience

The 2017 Sarasota Jewish Film Festival opens March 12.

  • Arts + Culture
Ben Vereen brings his one-man act to Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 28, 2013
Q&A: One-man act and Broadway star Ben Vereen

'Steppin' Out Live with Ben Vereen' comes to Venice Theatre Feb. 8 and 9. Check out our Q&A with this hall of fame theater performer.

  • Arts + Culture
The city is eager to proceed with construction of a roundabout on U.S. 41 at Fruitville Road, part of a series of planned roundabouts along the state highway.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2018
City moves forward with U.S. 41 land swap

The city has reaffirmed its commitment to a roundabout project at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, striking a preliminary agreement with a landowner to facilitate the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dale Anderson speaks to the crowd.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2019
Longboat Key Democratic Club meets for first time this season

The club has a new meeting location at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Katie Kandel, a fourth grade teacher at Freedom Elementary School, is shocked to receive so many donations. She received 11 packages just two days after posting her list to the Adopt a Manatee County Teacher page. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch community donates supplies to teachers

Community shows support for teachers with donations of classroom and cleaning supplies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 3, 2019
Urbanite Theatre’s ‘The Niceties’ confronts an ugly legacy of racism

It’s not an academic discussion, but this lively play most definitely starts a conversation that will continue well after the lights go down.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 14, 2014
Surviving a weekday St. Paddy's, as told by 'Leprechaun' .gifs

Surviving a weekday St. Paddy's, as told by 'Leprechaun' .gifs

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Andreas Leonardo Montilla-Monsalve
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 24, 2017
Man stabbed after argument in night club, deputies say

After two men knocked over the victim's drink, he was later hit in the face and stabbed in the back, according to a release from deputies.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Aster the mixed breed puppy is looking for his forever home.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2015
All Paws on Deck: Nate's Honor Animal Rescue seeks volunteers

Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue’s volunteer base shrinks in the dog days of summer. But for the shelter’s 185 dogs and cats, there’s no such thing as summer vacation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2012
Siesta Key welcomes newest visitors

A loggerhead turtle was observed nesting on Siesta Key on the first morning of sea-turtle nesting season. Two other nests were discovered the same day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 2, 2009
'The Brothers Bloom'

Oscar winner Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel Weisz star in this film about two brothers, who have been con men since childhood.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 20, 2010
RECIPE & A RESERVATION: The Sun House Restaurant

Sun House Restaurant owners Barbara and Angela Rodocker share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Ryan Joseph Photographs
  • A time to celebrate |
  • December 11, 2017
Just Married: Paige Samson and David Wyant

The couple married Nov. 4 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2010
City-employee perk questioned

Facing a $3 million budget deficit next year, Mayor Kelly Kirschner wants to revisit the city's comp-time policy, which allows salaried employees to accrue up to two weeks off per year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chip and Pat Mack share a kiss before the ceremony.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 17, 2020
Couples say 'I do' all over again

Sarasota County has held the Say 'I Do' Again ceremony for more than 30 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 15, 2017
Laurel Park lays back for some Tunes in the Park

The Laurel Park neighborhood gathered for a potluck dinner and concert.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Builders may have to pay 50% more to construct new homes in Manatee County.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2015
Manatee County School Board says impact fees make sense

Funds needed to build new schools or additions as expected population boom hits.

  • East County
  • News
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