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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 17

A list of our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ron Ciranna, deputy superintendent, was placed on leave Aug. 6.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 7, 2018
Manatee deputy superintendent placed on leave

Manatee School Board chairman says an investigation is in its early stages and no conclusions should yet be made.

  • East County
  • News
Bethany Lynch, a senior development manager for the southeastern region of the American Cancer Society, says the Making Strides Mother's Day brunch will give people an opportunity to celebrate those impacted by cancer. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 28, 2021
Virtual strides to fight cancer in Lakewood Ranch

American Cancer Society hosts virtual events to support those impacted by cancer.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2014
Town Hall closes for Presidents Day

Longboat Key Town Hall will re-open at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. Trash collection will take place on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Area Transit will modify several routes and bus schedules for fixed route bus service beginning Nov. 12.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2016
Manatee County bus routes to change

Manatee County Area Transit will modify several routes and bus schedules for fixed route bus service beginning Nov. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marvin Waldman, co-chairman of the Book Festival, Delia Ephron and Pam Gordon. Cliff Roles.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 6, 2013
Highlights: Delia Ephron's lecture is one for the books

Novelist, screenwriter, playwright and essayist Delia Ephron speaks about her career as part of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota's Jewish Book Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Bill Muth says he is looking forward to spending more time with his wife and grandchildren.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Muth

Ashton Elementary Principal Bill Muth is ready to retire after serving 26 years as a principal in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's River and Alex Ross play with hockey sticks at the Watch Party last year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Watch Party warm-up at Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Youth ball hockey tournament debuts before Lighting Watch Party.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 15, 2012
Changing of the Guard

For the past five years, Mike Mullen has preached the importance of family and unity.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 17, 2018
Local amendments

Our recommendations on local questions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 27, 2019
School board considering policy to allow administration of medical marijuana

The policy would make the school board compliant with state law.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
D'Arcy and Ray Arpke
  • By Bret Hauff and Katie Johns |
  • August 1, 2018
Colony staff: Experience at the resort was special

As guest arrived at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, it was the teams behind the scenes that made visiting the once iconic resort such a unique experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.6.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2014
Conference center ban draws criticism

As various public and private groups consider the future of a vast swath of bayfront land surrounding the Van Wezel, the City Commission has ruled out at least one amenity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
Progress report

Downtown and the Rosemary District are drawing renewed interest from developers. Here's what they have planned.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nehassaiu DeGannes and Perri Gaffney play a daughter and mother in "Other People's Money." Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 6, 2018
'Other People’s Money' turns high finance into high comedy

The latest Florida Studio Theatre mainstage production is laugh-out-loud funny, though its topic is no laughing matter.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Businesses such as Kawha Coffee have voluntarily switched to paper straws, but city officials are concerned about the costs associated with more stringent regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 21, 2019
City considers new rules on plastics

Before moving forward with new regulations, officials want to examine how any changes might affect businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Futurer operational funding will be tight for the school district.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 27, 2017
School Board sticks to millage rate

The fight to fund operational budget with millage increase is put on hold.

  • East County
  • News
"People just sit there waiting for those outfits to come out," says Lisa Berger about Iconcept attendees. "They don't know what those artists are going to come up with every year."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2014
Lisa Berger 'Makes It Work'

Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Lisa Berger encourages dressing in rags. Anything nontraditional or recycled goes in Art Center Sarasota's Iconcept fashion show.

  • Arts + Culture
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