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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2012
Crime Stoppers sign approved

Sarasota city commissioners overturned a Planning Board decision last week and approved a new digital blinking sign on Ringling Boulevard for Crime Stoppers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 12, 2012
A New, Unassuming, Tasty and Inexpensive Dining Experience

A New, Unassuming, Tasty and Inexpensive Dining Experience

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota High junior Emily Harding has been playing varsity basketball and volleyball and running track for the Sailors since she was a freshman.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2013
Going the Distance: Emily Harding

Sarasota High junior Emily Harding will have nine varsity letters following the 2013 track season and is on pace to tie the school record of 12 varsity letters by the time she graduates next year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Formerly the Suncoast Storm 14U travel softball team, the team joined the Tampa Mustangs organization in August. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2013
Suncoast Storm has a new identity

The Suncoast Storm 14U travel softball team joined the Tampa Mustangs organization in August as a way to garner national recognition. The girls won their 12th tournament title at the USFA Wounded Warrior College Showcase Dec. 1 and Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
David Gayler said his experience in Manatee County, while serving as an assistant superintendent for 10 months in 2001 under then-superintendent Dan Nolan, was the main reason he agreed to temporarily leave retirement behind.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2012
Gayler takes helm of Manatee Schools

David Gayler started Oct. 15, as interim superintendent.

  • East County
  • News
The East Manatee Bulldogs Midget cheerleading squad will compete in the Midget Small Pop Warner Level 2 division of the 2012 Pop Warner National Cheer Championships Dec. 7. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 5, 2012
East Manatee Bulldogs land on national stage

The East Manatee Bulldogs Midget cheerleading squad won the 2012 Southeast Regional Cheer Competition Nov. 24, earning a berth in the 2012 Pop Warner National Cheer Championships.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 21, 2012
City Commission field takes shape

One incumbent and five challengers have filed initial paperwork to run thus far.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2012
Residents take control of CDD

Three residents were sworn in Nov. 20, to serve on Lakewood Ranch CDD 6.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason presented a proclamation honoring Sally and Sam Shapiro. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 28, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

They've got skills!; "If you're worried about children, talk to my wife."

  • Arts + Culture
More than 20 residents spoke at the meeting, with about half supporting less-restrictive regulations and the other half wanting more regulations on sound levels downtown.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 5, 2013
Ad-hoc Sarasota city committee will consider sound regulations

Sarasota city commissioners also accepted final findings of cyber report and honored performer Nik Wallenda at Monday night's meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Firefighters on the south end of town will begin to operate out of a temporary trailer in June.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 5, 2020
Firefighters gear up for temporary home

Longboat Key firefighters will operate out of a temporary trailer after construction gets underway later this month on Station 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Patrick McCarthy, owner of a new Lakewood Ranch 3Natives franchise,  hopes the area will enjoy 3Natives offerings as much as his family does.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 15, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS:Juiced for success in Lakewood Ranch

3Natives franchise opens Lakewood Ranch location.

  • East County
  • News
The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime has used outdoor markets, rum tastings, food trucks and more to attract visitors. Now, businesses are discussing strategies to do the same across the Limelight District. Photo courtesy Kim Livengood.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2020
City plans Limelight District zoning changes

Officials are working with businesses on a proposal to permit more commercial activity on industrial-zoned property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sailor Fleming and Adam Ulrich complete activities outside on Out-of-Door Academy's Siesta Campus. Photo Courtesy Out-of-Door Academy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 1, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy takes a phased reopening approach

Students won't be all together on the Siesta Key campus until Sept. 11.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Edward Alley |
  • July 6, 2018
Choral Artists of Sarasota's 'Patriotic Spectacular' offers introspection

Choral Artist of Sarasota's selections were predictable but comforting at its 'Patriotic Spectacular' Fourth of July concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mark Hubbard won the inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in 2019. Who will win in 2020?
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 1, 2020
Prose and Kohn: More sports thrills headed our way in 2020

Our columnist looks ahead to the biggest questions and events of the new year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Juan Moreno, a fifth grader, looks into a pocket of a hydroponic stacker.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 8, 2020
Hydroponic garden leads to student growth

Myakka City Elementary students learn to grow plants using hydroponics

  • East County
  • News
Davis Development representative Katie Labarr said the new apartments will look similar to the neighboring Venue apartments, which also were developed by Davis Development.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Developer plans apartment complex near Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Developer plans apartment complex near Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 13, 2020
Sign of appreciation in Lakewood Ranch

Families and students find new ways to show appreciation during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

  • East County
  • News
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