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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 12, 2018
Argus Foundation welcomes Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart

Meet the Minds attendees gathered at the Field Club on April 12 to hear Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart speak.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charlotte and Jim  Winemiller are all smiles at last year'     s World Oceans Day Celebration.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 23, 2017
Mote to host Give-a-Thon in honor of World Oceans Day

The Give-a-Thon will run from noon on June 2 to noon on June 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 17, 2012
Dec. 17: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rats discovered at Town Hall; Board to consider RESTORE projects; and Three Key restaurants receive Golden Spoon awards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Sims submitted this sunset photo, taken at Island Park near downtown Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2011
Cool Today Winner: Twilight Trio

John Sims submitted this sunset photo, taken at Island Park near downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dawn Bedell submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Cool Today Winner: Circle 'Round

Dawn Bedell submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Town Commission will review a funding request tonight by the Longboat Key Chamber of  Commerce for the town's 60th anniversary celebration next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 5, 2015
Town Commission discusses issues with Sarasota County

The Longboat Key Town Commission also holds a regular meeting tonight to discuss 60th anniversary party funding among other topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. Armands Circle merchants have expressed concern that the implementation of paid parking, set to take place in December, will scare away potential visitors if other commercial areas like downtown have free on-street spaces.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 12, 2018
Circle businesses question paid parking plans

Officials once planned to implement on-street paid parking citywide. Today, St. Armands is the only district where the plans have moved forward.

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  • News
Richard "Rick" Bennett Jr. and his father, Richard Bennett, love the idea of a water park at Tom Bennett Park. They say their relative, Tom Bennett, for who the park was named, would have loved the idea, too. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 17, 2014
Bennetts back water park plunge

A $20 million aquatic center in East County at Tom Bennett Park could attract visitors and create local jobs.

  • East County
  • News
The National Hurricane Center forecasts Irma making landfall in south Florida this weekend. Map courtesy National Hurricane Center.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota County under hurricane warning

Southwest Florida is now likely to see sustained hurricane-strength winds when Irma passes through the area this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peyton Gray, a kindergartener, dances back to his seat after winning the All-Pro Dad Breakfast raffle for a t-shirt.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 12, 2015
Willis Elementary students and dads bond at final All Pro Dad Breakfast

Students said why they thought their dads were cool, and fathers described their proudest moments.

  • East County
  • Schools
Screenshot of the 2012 Giving Partner Leaderboard at 10:31 a.m., today.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 27, 2012
Giving Challenge surpassed in first few hours

Within the first four hours of the Giving Partner's 36-Hour Giving Challenge, more than 5,000 gifts were donated, totaling more than $1.7 million.

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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Carol Whitmore

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Popular pop band 'Blondie.' Courtesy photo.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 4, 2011
Blondie to perform at The Firefly Gala

The Firefly Gala Chairwoman Ariane Dart announced today at 'Wine, Women and Shoes' that the popular band would be performing for the March gala.

  • Arts + Culture
City staff identified improved bike rental offerings as a priority in the proposed Sarasota in Motion transportation master plan. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 8, 2021
City seeks partner for bike, scooter service

The city hopes to capitalize on the extension of the Legacy Trail as it works to expand its transportation offerings.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 20, 2009
Alliance drives success with Car-BQ

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its first Car BQ fundraiser at the Sarasota Polo Club today.

  • East County
  • News
Phillippi Estate Park is located at 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Flyer courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 3, 2019
County to honor four historical Sarasota women in new exhibit

The exhibit will feature guest speakers who “address the period in which the women lived, impacts on their lives, troubles they faced and a review of their family heritages.”

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2009
Galvano to address Republican Club

Florida Rep. Bill Galvano will be the keynote speaker at the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club meeting today.

  • East County
  • News
As the sun was rising, Charles Haeussner took this photo of an osprey landing on the mast top float of his sailboat on Lake Uihlein.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

As the sun was rising, Charles Haeussner took this photo of an osprey landing on the mast top float of his sailboat on Lake Uihlein.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former champion Russian acrobat Dima Shine adapted his skills into a circus career specializing in flagpole. (Photos Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 19, 2020
Circus Sarasota reinvents the Great American Circus for the 21st century

Survival today means walking tightrope between tradition and innovation

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes could have his contract extended at Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2022
More drama on tap at Manatee County Commission meeting

County Clerk Angel Colonneso launches an attack on the administrator, whose contract is up for extension.

  • East County
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