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Jake Miklojcik, front, tells Matt DeFano, center, and Bob Walsh, behind, that the redaction of proposal documents requested by Manatee Lost Lagoon prevents taxpayers from learning more about the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2016
Sizable concerns over water park

Is 20 acres is enough for a successful water park at Tom Bennett Park?

  • East County
  • News
Evan Lagassee, William Lahners and Charlie Kempston show off their website and their robot, ROB. E.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 21, 2012
Students put tech knowledge to use with own company

Three best friends and ODA fourth-graders have pooled their creativity to start their own company, called Internet Progress.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Poinsettia Park home at 1874 Oleander St. recently sold for $1,289,000. Built in 2008, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,763 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 1, 2018
Poinsettia Park home sells for $1,289,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oc. 15-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Sarasota Orchestra

Cultural Organization -- Winner

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fellow Braden Woods residents Ray Geisler and Gail and Tom Myers review Neal Communities concept plan of the 31-home subdivision. Since the developer has not yet applied to the county for the rezone, the concept plan is not solidified.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 14, 2015
Neal Communities presents plans for 31 homes between Braden Woods and River Club

The developer held a neighborhood meeting Monday to gauge neighborhood opinions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
SIDELINES

LRH athletic department to host golf outing

  • East County
  • Sports
A lifeguard at Siesta Beach watches swimmers, ready to help if needed.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 22, 2017
Water safety emphasized on Sarasota area beaches

In a community surrounded by the gulf, the bay and inland waterways, drownings are again a concern.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sylvia Zerbini performs her equestrian act. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 23, 2018
Circus Sarasota gathers diverse acts for standing ovation to the circus arts

Circus Sarasota's latest show, "Ovation," celebrates the 250th anniversary of the modern circus with a seasoned lineup of performers.

  • Arts + Culture
Gina Messenger will face Edward Viltz during the General Election.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2016
School Board — District 1: Gina Messenger

Messenger will face Edward Viltz during the General Election.

  • East County
  • News
The Purple Ribbon Committee will tour the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at its next meeting on Aug. 28.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2016
Van Wezel study calls for new facility

As part of the Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 planning effort, a study commissioned by the Van Wezel Foundation recommends the construction of a new venue with more than 2,000 seats — at a price from $150 to $525 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 1, 2016
Music review: 'Aida'

Verdi’s 'Aida' Sails into Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Matthew Graybil — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 6, 2018
Chopin Project artist performs new take on classic Debussy works

Pianist Matthew Graybil will perform a concert titled “Debussy: His Friends and Enemies” April 10 at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Arts + Culture
HC-POS
  • By Pam Mones |
  • January 24, 2014
Film Festival fires up with Moonlight Movies

Film Festival fires up with Moonlight Movies

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office during the final year of Springfest in 2015.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Springfest won't spring forward in Palmer Ranch

The annual family festival Springfest will no longer take place due to land sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ali Rose Dachis and Justin Adams. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 25, 2017
Theater review: 'Rich Girl'

'Rich Girl' considers the love/money ratio at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jordan Mantone approaches Duke slowly and waits for his permission to pet him.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 15, 2015
Campers spend a week at Cat Depot Critter Camp

Campers adopt a cat for a week and learning about caring for animals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Danielle Brown, Octavio Martin and Sara Sardelli in George Balanchine's "Serenade." Photos by Frank Atura.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • April 18, 2012
Dance Review: 'Serenade,' 'Bello' and 'Nine Sinatra Songs'

The Sarasota Ballet's most recent production of George Balanchine's "Serenade," Dominic Walsh's "Bello" and Twyla Tharp's "Nine Sinatra Songs" was truly an exceptional evening. The company of dancers performed each piece with utmost dexterity and wonderful stage presence.

  • Arts + Culture
The current SCAT station is located at Lemon Avenue and First Street, next to Whole Foods.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 17, 2014
City stakes claim in SCAT station proposal

Sarasota city commissioners Monday, directed staff to declare an interest in buying the land occupied by the downtown transfer station, which the county has sought to relocate near Payne Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alex Arauz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.27.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.27.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Clown “Chips” aka Julius Carallo
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 25th annual Ring of Fame

Not all circus performers are clowning around. Famous performers were honored and initiated into the ring of fame at the 25th annual Sarasota Circus Ring of Fame on Sunday, Jan. 15 at St. Armands Circle. Joseph Bauer, Cecil B. DeMille, Barry Lubin and Hans Winn were inducted into the Ring.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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