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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 30, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 20, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners consider new programs for 2016 budget

Although no official decision has been made, county staff presented some possible new programs and funding options at the budget workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dave Miner, a former member of the School Board of Manatee County, and Scott Hopes, a member of the board, celebrate the opening of Dr. Mona Jain Middle School. Hopes says part of a school member's job is attending school events.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
What's next for School Board of Manatee County?

Gov. Ron DeSantis will appoint a Manatee County resident to replace Scott Hopes, the District 4 representative for the School Board of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • December 7, 2015
An Evening At Moulin Rouge

An Evening At Moulin Rouge

  • Black Tie
  • By George Rauch |
  • September 18, 2013
Market Watch: Government bonds: financial disaster

In the June Market Watch article, we discussed the possibility of a bond market crash. Since then, yields on bonds have zoomed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Primrose School kindergartner Cameron Phayre and his father, Scott, celebrated after learning their family had won third-prize in the Family Dance-off video contest.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2011
GALLERY: Phayre Family Celebration

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town danced their hearts out in celebration after fellow classmate Cameron Phayre and his family were named the third-prize winners of the Family Dance-off March 30. In honor of the Phayre family's victory, Primrose presented a $15,000 check to All Children's Hospital. The Phayre family also received a check for $1,500.

  • East County
  • Schools
Christian Luh, 20, clears chopped trees from the pavilion area in Summerfield Park.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 10, 2015
Mill Creek resident spends summer in the trenches

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Christian Luh is fostering his love for the great outdoors with a summer internship with Lakewood Ranch Town Hall’s Operations Department.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 10, 2020
Lillian Janice Howle

Lillian Janice Howle, fondly known as “Miss Janice”, 91, passed away peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on Monday, November 30, 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2020
Best of Longboat Key Cops Corner: 2020

A look back at a year of protecting, serving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.06.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 28, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bob Haskin plays pickleball in Lakewood Ranch. He wants to see a new tournament-caliber facility at Premier Sports Campus. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2018
Manatee County considers major pickleball complex in Lakewood Ranch

Premier Sports Campus could be site of 36-court facility.

  • East County
  • News
Sewer lines that cross four city bridges will be replaced as part of a $2.1 million infrastructure project. Map courtesy of the city of Sarasota/Google.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2012
Aging sewer pipelines to be replaced

This year, aging city sewer pipelines running over the tops of four bridges and beneath bodies of water are scheduled to be replaced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
Ocean Properties seeks Key Club referendum

The Delray Beach-based company wants to redevelop, but don't expect a replay of the last Key Club application process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA senior Parke Phillips hit three home runs, including two grand slams, the first week of the season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview sweeps Player of the Year and Coach of the Year honors for Class 8A

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 11, 2015
Artist Series kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season

Artist Series kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season

  • Black Tie
Anthony Luh and Marcos Coronado discuss the procedure for the valet service at Publix.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch curb appeal

New valet service at Publix has been met with enthusiasm.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 8, 2020
Alderman Oaks retirement home surprised with Mothers Day parade

The parade took place May 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2010
Eventful summer

This week, The Sarasota Observer welcomes back the area's seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Lynn Larson

The Country Club Shores Unit IV Association president is used to behind-the-scenes work. Now, she is stepping into the spotlight as a commission candidate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Greenspon
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 13, 2018
Greenspon donates inaugural gift for Jewish Federation renovations

Through Greenspon’s donation, the refurbished campus will be called The Larry Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life and The Larry and Mary Greenspon Sports Complex.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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