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  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2018
Mote and SciGirls team up to peak STEM interest

An all-girls camp will run at Mote from July 2 to July 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Key resident pushes for oil drilling

At a recent public debate, Longboat Key resident Dr. Weldon Frost said it is logical to look for oil off the shores of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote Scientific Foundation’s land is at the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Jungle Queen Way.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 13, 2016
Commission rejects land offer from Mote

A 2-acre parcel at GMD and Jungle Queen Way is still available after commissioners nix the discussions of a town purchase.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
Observer welcomes Siegel

Starting this week, you'll be seeing a new face around town.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
ODA senior quarterback Gus Mahler throws a pass against Bradenton Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2017
ODA football gets wild win against Bradenton Christian

The Thunder defense forced five turnovers in the 7-6 victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey says she loves Lakewood Ranch and her job, but is excited about her new opportunity.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2015
Eva Rey announces resignation

Town Hall's 'change agent' will leave the agency in late September for a position in Viera.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.28.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 16, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Hollywood Connection

Sarasota County Film Commissioner Jeanne Corcoran is using her Las Vegas clout and local perks to lure blockbuster movie productions to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
The town of Longboat Key has fired Building Official Darin Cushing.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 6, 2017
Town fires Longboat building official

Longboat Key Building Official Darin Cushing has been terminated for undisclosed reasons.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
Future charter schools may receive less district money

The Sarasota County School Board plans a more detailed look at its funding stream for charter schools, with an eye toward reducing allocations for new schools.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The future alignment of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard travels what is now Wendell Kent Road, in front of Church of Hope, before turning east on Richardson Road. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2014
SMR starts engineering process for roadway

SMR likely will divide engineering and construction of the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard extension into two segments.

  • East County
  • News
Observer Challenge Division four champions Jim Purcell, Roger Blair, Kristin Beeman and Angie Eason display their trophy.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 14, 2014
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Observer Challenge; Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade; Living Nativity; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 7, 2019
Alta Vista students connect with, learn from, students in Ghana

The second-grade students at Alta Vista Elementary also organized a fundraiser in order to send school supplies to the students at St. Peter's School in Ghana.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Longboat Lore: Community built bridges during bridge breakdown

When the New Pass Bridge was stuck in semi-open position for two weeks in October 1983, Larry Marthaler arranged for an alternative route.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City and downtown leaders hope to emulate the success of First Friday events in other locations such as Lakewood Ranch. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • October 5, 2021
Downtown First Friday events planned for November start

City officials and property owners hope a monthly series of gatherings — branded as “Fresh Fridays” — will bring the community together and benefit local businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 8, 2014
Olympic swimmers hope to inspire young athletes

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners will host the Fitter & Faster Swim Tour, featuring Olympians Davis Tarwater and Claire Donahue, later this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Downtown Sarasota businesses have tolerated summer construction of the Main Street improvement project.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2013
Main Street re-opens, work continues on 301

The city of Sarasota debuts a new brick sidewalk west of Five Points Park while landscape improvements begin on U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 30, 2021
Paul H. Achre

Paul H. Achre died on April 26, 2021 in Bradenton, Florida. He was 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
"Teresa (Stanley) sees things differently than a lot of people I've worked with," says WBTT Artistic Director Nate Jacobs. "She ran all over town breathing this vision into existence and now she's been to the mountaintop."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
Teresa Stanley: Off Broadway

Four years ago, Teresa Stanley left the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to perform in 'The Color Purple' on Broadway. This winter she's back to perform with the company that launched her career.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Women’s Club of Cascades of Sarasota officers are Betty Vogel, Grace Beezie, Ann King, Sandy Collins, Susan Hetzler, Marianne Salotto, Sue Gates, Jane Faix and Linda Ahern.  Photo by Cindy Salomone.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
CLUB NEWS: Cascades Women’s Club installs officers

Art in the Park celebrates 20 years

  • East County
  • News
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