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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 7, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
 Senate President Bill Galvano
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 6, 2019
Galvano has it right

Senate President Bill Galvano wants the state to build three major highway projects. Given the strong economy, for once the state should be in front of the state’s inevitable growth and not play catch-up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: YMCA Splash Bash

The Back-to-School Splash Bash will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 28, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • News
Mote's seahorse exhibit opened to the public in 2009.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2011
Mote begins new seahorse tours

The tours offer information about Mote's seahorse conservation efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2020
All hail the queen event in East County

Mall at UTC hosts second annual Treat Yourself like a Queen day.

  • East County
  • News
This week’s “Super Saturday” features lawn games.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 13, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Selby Gardens 'Super Saturdays'

Kick off summer with a day of family fun at 'Super Saturday' Saturday, June 14. The morning event is the first of the eight-week series held this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Hume Kennerly. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 20, 2013
Scene & Heard

Staff Photographer meets famed photographer; LeBell talks opera, go figure; Local film makes festival debut; Flight 347 bonds over blizzard and FST Improv

  • Arts + Culture
Parking Manager Mark Lyons believes the city should consider a paid parking system for premium spots, like those on Main Street. The city has not substantively discussed full-time paid parking downtown since 2013.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2016
City's lack of comprehensive parking strategy draws questions

In 2014, Sarasota’s parking manager was prepared for a serious conversation about the need for paid parking — so why have officials continued to delay that discussion?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • 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
Courtesy photo. Sienna Steiner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 5, 2015
A word to know: Observer

Students at Southside Elementary School don costumes inspired by vocabulary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John McDonald, Diana Han, Elizabeth Fox and Josh Newton placed first out of 21 competitors. Courtesy photo by Gary Krueger, Disney.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 3, 2015
Ringling College team places first in Disney competition

Four Ringling College of Art and Design students designed innovative transportation infrastructure to win the 24th Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Lakewood Ranch CDDs approve budgets

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2 and 5 all approved decreases. CDD 4 approved a 3% increase.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 20, 2016
Siesta Key Public Beach grand opening ceremony

The two year project wrapped officially on Feb. 20 and opened to the public.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 8, 2013
Katrin Rudge named Florida Teacher of the Year finalist

Macy's and the Florida Department of Education chose Katrin Rudge out of 180,000 public school teachers as a finalist for the 2014 Macy's/ Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year Award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2010
East County squads ready to play ball

The Out-of-Door Academy team will open its season Feb. 18, while Braden River and Lakewood Ranch will begin their seasons Feb. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 16, 2015
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2015/2016 season

The WBTT 16th anniversary season includes productions of the musical "The Color Purple," August Wilson's "Ma Rainy's Black Bottom" and two world premieres.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
Letters to the Editor: 08.18.11

Who's to blame? Freshman Republicans; County should focus on beach parking

  • Sarasota
  • News
On Wednesday, dignitaries snip the ribbon that crossed the Honore Avenue extension, officially opening the 2.5-mile roadway stretching from Palmer Ranch to State Road 681.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 17, 2011
Honore Avenue extension opens

The new north-south connector roadway that winds through Palmer Ranch to State Road 681, in Nokomis, has raised some concerns for residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
News Briefs

SKA expands online offerings for members; Santa gets a new ride; Board to consider expanding commission

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 31, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners praise mobility plan

The 20-year plan will replace road impact fees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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