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First-grader Tyler Sweeting tests out the school's adaptive learning program with teacher Leslie Ruben. Courtesy Photo
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 26, 2020
Community Day School implements Google program for hybrid learning

The program has a mix of online and in-person learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jane Ross-Herrin has experience working in Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Sarasota County.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Longboat Key Fire Rescue appoints new fire marshal

Jane Ross-Herrin previously worked as the Sarasota County Fire Marshal for 11 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 26, 2018
Longboat needs to light intersections on GMD only, FDOT says

A study performed by FDOT found that Longboat Key must light its intersections with traffic signals and midblock crosswalks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A sign advertising Longboat Library's holiday book sale sits outside the library.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 10, 2019
Longboat Library to hold book sale for the holidays

From cookbooks to novels and CDs to DVDs, Longboat Library will be selling array of gift possibilities Thursday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2017
REVITALIZATION TASK FORCE’S ANALYSIS OF DENSITY VOTE

The entire analysis is available with one click.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The city is in the midst of renovating the Lido Beach pavilion, but restroom improvements are set to be the last phase of the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
Lido residents remain concerned about pavilion restrooms

As the city of Sarasota works through an issue with its maintenance contractor, a pavilion improvement project will continue through December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 12, 2015
Fuzión Dance Artists performing at Florida Dance Festival

The local troupe will perform at the international dance festival on June 23

  • Arts + Culture
Brad and Lynn Schramek, courtesy photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 28, 2015
Parkinson Café launches in East County

A River Club resident has organized a monthly social program for individuals and partners living with Parkinson's disease.

  • East County
  • News
"Motherless Brooklyn" opened Nov. 1.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 4, 2019
Edward Norton takes over in 'Motherless Brooklyn'

The book-to-film adaption parallels today's society.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 21, 2019
Style: You can take it with you

Figure out which travel bag and accessory is best for you this holiday season.

  • LWR Life
Five-O Donut Co. provided several flavors of doughnuts for guests at the Sarasota Film Festival Closing Night Party April 21. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 13, 2018
Five-O Donut Co. to open second location

Five-O Donut Co. owner Christine Nordstrom announced she will open a South Sarasota store with the same offerings in September.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 30, 2019
County approves new long-term plan for Mote aquarium

Mote Marine has secured a short-term lease that will allow it to further pursue its Benderson Park aquarium plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 8, 2018
'Foxtrot' tells the moving story of an unexpected journey of grief

The film explores the horrors of war with an impactful score, tight camera angles and compelling story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Officer Jeffery Houchins
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 8, 2018
Longboat officer suspended over crime-scene photos

A Longboat Key police officer found to have taken photos of dead bodies has been suspended with pay as the department investigates his behavior and the town reviews its hiring policies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District South Supervisor Michelle Patterson Bloom says construction traffic for the new Costco site is impacting roads paid for by residents of Heritage Harbour.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2019
Who will fill Costco-related potholes?

East Bradenton construction traffic impacting Heritage Harbour roads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 21, 2019
The Buccaneer restaurant on track for 2020 groundbreaking

Columbia Restaurant Group President Richard Gonzmart looks forward to paying homage to the legendary Longboat eatery.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The data-sharing agreement comes on the heels of the county's approval to open two libraries for Sunday hours
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 10, 2019
County and School Board OK library agreement

The initiative is specifically aimed at increasing digital-resource access for students and educators.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although Gotcha characterized its vehicular transit service as successful, it decided to terminate operations effective today after the city selected another vendor to operate a bike-share program.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 15, 2019
City selects bike share operator

As the city of Sarasota pursues a bike rental partnership, the transportation service Gotcha announced it will end operations effective immediately.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Ranch's Frank English talks about nature with Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson before the start of the Aug. 14 community workshop at the Courtyard by Marriott at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2019
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast plans new vision

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast plans new vision, Alexander Cherp murderer convicted

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 10, 2019
School board finalizes 2019-20 budget, millage rate

$874 million passes by 3-2 vote, with objections raised over reliance on reserve funds.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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