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SPARCC Executive Director Olivia Thomas steps down after seven years as the leader for the nonprofit agency. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 13, 2014
Executive director steps down from SPARCC

Olivia Thomas leaves a legacy of compassion helping victims of domestic violence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 26, 2012
A Shore thing on St. Armand’s

A Shore thing on St. Armand’s

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Zoe Austin, left, Rachel Lambright, Jessica Obiedzinski, Monessa Salley, Melkssa Rummel and Xiao-Xuan Yang Dancigars of the  Sarasota Contemporary Dance move to the music of  Reverend Barry and The Funk. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 4, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance in sync to grow

The dance company gets in step with Reverend Barry and the Funk to expand its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
Bill Booth, Duane Clark and Dusty Crum with the 15-foot python. Photo courtesy Bill Booth.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 16, 2016
Large-scale hunt: East County professional python hunters bring home the prize

Three friends and hunters teamed up to win the 2016 Python Challenge.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Military Academy junior Ethan Marks guides Plymouth Harbor resident Charles Gehrie through programing a contact in his iPhone as a member of the eTEAM.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 13, 2016
Bridging generations at Plymouth Harbor through technology

A Plymouth Harbor program allows teens and senior citizens to learn from one another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although Blackburn Point Park is already a popular fishing spot, Dave Babel said the new additions, such as the boat launch and fishing pier, will add to the foot traffic. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
Marina owner asks for crosswalk at Blackburn Point

Dave Babel, owner of Osprey Harbor Club Marina, is concerned for pedestrian safety between his bait shop and the new fishing pier in the park.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mayor Suzanne Atwell, Wendy Merriman and Commissioner Christine Robinson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALERY: Sarasota Chamber Breakfast

Nearly 500 business and community leaders attended the annual Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Breakfast Friday, Feb. 10 at the Sahib Shrine. The theme of the breakfast was 'Maximizing Your People, Your Profits and Your Potential,' and business and community leaders offered strategies to strengthen the Sarasota community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 10,087 square feet of living area. It sold for $5.3 million. Courtesy photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 3, 2015
Gulfside home sells for $5.3 million

Bill and Mary Lou Johnson, of Longboat Key, sold the home at 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Joseph Sena, of Belleair Beach, for $5.3 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Jill Ross poses with the first puppet she built, which she named Jerry. Ross built the puppet using Jim Henson’s technique.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 7, 2012
Neighbors: Jill Ross

Jill Ross is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist who uses her background in theater, arts and puppetry to brighten the lives of Sarasota Bay Club residents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 3049 Bay Shore Road in Indian Beach has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,215 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.9 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 2, 2011
Siesta Key home sells for $4.5 million

Legacy Holdings Group LLC sold the home at 8588 Midnight Pass Road to Daniel Williams, of Newfoundland, Canada, for $4.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
Kiwanis Club makes a bet on Valentine's Day in Monte Carlo

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key took a gamble last year, when it introduced a Las Vegas casino theme to its annual Valentine's Day celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 13, 2019
Pirates carry on homecoming bonfire in Bradenton

Braden River High School's homecoming bonfire a tradition of fun

  • East County
  • News
This home at Country Club Village has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,317 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.3 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 17, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.3 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
This home at 454 Partridge Circle has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,080 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.79 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2015
Bird Key home sells for $1.79 million

The sale of a Bird Key home is the top transaction in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 19, 2018
Cops Corner: Keep an eye out for porch prowlers

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The floating water playground has made quite a splash around Longboat Key this summer. Some residents fear it disrupts the area. Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 2, 2017
Water playground brings fun for all ages

The controversial floating attraction sits between Greer Island and Jewfish Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Myarra Property Joint Venture Attorney Ed Vogler, second from right, regroups June 8 with his team.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 14, 2017
'Paper' road tough to erase

Planning Commission won't support the elimination of a Clubhouse Drive extension from future county plans.

  • East County
  • News
Leev Theater Group performs at RIAF. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 11, 2013
RIAF REVIEW: Leev Theater Group

Leev Theater Group's recent adaptation, "Hamlet, Prince of Grief," now playing at the RIAF festival, features masterful direction by Mohammad Aghebati, a 40-minute script by Mohammad Charmshir and a single actor.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman reported that a man she had been living with for two years acquired her online banking password and stole $44,600 from her bank account over the course of 18 months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Florida Department of Transportation plans to improve the I-75/University Parkway interchange to relieve traffic congestion.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - East County: March

To expedite I-75 improvements, Sarasota and Manatee counties will commit to extend two roadways. Only, those roads depend on the counties approving an SMR development.

  • East County
  • News
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