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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 2, 2013
City Commission candidates to face off in CONA forum

City Commission candidates to face off in CONA forum

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
P&Z still has familiar faces

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board was reduced from nine to seven members Monday. Stephen Madva is the only new member.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kaitlin Bockmeyer and Graham Kukla have seen the membership of Ranked Choice Voting SRQ spike since they joined in late 2016, which they see as a sign of the group’s momentum.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 1, 2018
Voters campaign for a new ballot

Ranked Choice Voting SRQ wants to finally implement a city initiative approved more than a decade ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kendall Johnson
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 7

ODA scored 25 unanswered points to post its second win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 3, 2015
Lists: The push behind the rank

Keeping Sarasota on top 10 lists requires effort from local tourism officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Loren Mayo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2011
Queen of wreaths preps for auction

We recently spotted artist Marcy Chapman surrounded by a sea of wreaths on the floor of the art room at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
As part of the Beach Road Drainage Improvements Project, a drainage pipe will release filtered storm water 2,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 14, 2013
Barges arrive for drainage project

Drilling operations have begun to install a storm water discharge pipe 2,000 feet out in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tony and Kelly Barrett, who founded Heroes Party at the Ranch, believe the event will continue to grow.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 12, 2016
A pint of charity

Heroes Party at the Ranch grows in its quest to raise money to help veterans.

  • East County
  • News
Michael M. Kaiser, president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, City of Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Superintendent of Schools Lori White
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 22, 2011
Scene and Heard

Kennedy Center selects Sarasota for arts-education program; Rockin' party pops up in Sarasota; Silver Stars add some sparkle

  • Arts + Culture
Actor Sam Rockwell answers audience members' questions. Courtesy Jackon Petty, Photography and Digital Imaging, class of 2015.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Actor Sam Rockwell charms Sarasota with more than looks

Ringling College of Art and Design hosts the film actor.

  • Arts + Culture
Amanda Tullidge plays craps at We Care Manatee's Rollin’ on the River casino night.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 31, 2018
We Care Manatee hosts Rollin’ on the River Casino Night on Jan. 27.

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 14, 2010
District 1 candidates face-off again

The three District 1 candidates for the District 1 preliminary election met for the second time this week Wednesday night, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nik Wallenda crosses Highway 41 earlier this year. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 21, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Nik Wallenda crosses the Grand Canyon

Head to Mattison's Sunday evening for a live viewing of "The King of the High Wire" crossing the Grand Canyon

  • Arts + Culture
Deputies charged Stoddard with aggravated child abuse with great bodily harm Dec. 21, after Melissa Stoddard, who suffered from autism, was hospitalized weeks earlier with severe brain damage.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2013
Sheriff's Office files murder charges in abuse case

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged Misty Stoddard with first-degree murder in connection with the Dec. 21 death of her 11-year-old stepdaughter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brenda Zook
  • By David Conway |
  • May 17, 2018
Sarasota's ice cream trucks face a rocky road

Officials are revisiting a contentious conversation about allowing the iconic businesses to operate in neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents worry the city is too quick to forge public-private partnerships to address budget issues for maintaining or improving public spaces.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 17, 2018
Residents question city lease policy

After the city struck an agreement with a private operator for the Lido Beach pavilion, neighborhood representatives are recommending new standards for leasing public property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 1, 2009
WaveRunners selling Poinsettias

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA WaveRunners swim team will be selling red Poinsettias now through Dec. 11 to help raise money for the program.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tennis professional Jason Golden hopes one day to complete an ultramarathon.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2015
Picture of Health with Jason Golden

Tennis professional Jason Golden hopes one day to complete an ultramarathon.

  • Health
The Manatee County School District will vote at its meeting tonight, to determine if Justin Terry will be Lakewood Ranch High's next principal.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 10, 2014
School District to decide on Lakewood Ranch High principal

At its meeting from 5:45 to 8 p.m., June 10, the Manatee County School District will discuss if Dr. Justin Terry will take over as the Lakewood Ranch High principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
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