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  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • October 27, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: Key to the Cure 2012

PREEN & CHIC: Key to the Cure 2012

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 9, 2017
Sarasota's historic village looks to the future

In a town that's always changing, the Historic Downtown Village stands out.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2014
Sarasota plans traffic improvement

County, FDOT hopes the installation of the InSync traffic-control system will ease the traffic congestion along University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 25, 2018
All Children’s Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee Branch dine for miracles in the making

Miracle Ball was hosted March 24 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Dolly Jacobs, co-founder of Circus Arts Conservatory and lifelong circus artist and aerialist, will perform live at 8 p.m. on Friday Oct. 2 in Washington, D.C. as a part of this year's NEA Heritage Fellowship awards.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 29, 2015
Dolly Jacobs to perform live for the National Endowment for the Arts

As a recipient of this year's NEA National Heritage Fellowship, Jacobs along with 10 other artists will perform live and streamed nationwide at 8 p.m. October 2 from Washington, D.C.

  • Arts + Culture
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons said sustainability is a top priority for his department.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2015
Special event garage parking to come at a price

Searching for ways to reduce a $500,000 deficit in the parking fund, the city will begin to charge residents to park at downtown garages during special events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee Technical College will welcome students back on campus with hybrid classes. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 23, 2020
Manatee Technical College to welcome students back on campus

Hybrid classes will allow for hands-on learning while limiting capacity on campus.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.15.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Young Professionals Group Event Chairwoman Lauren Joseph and Co-Chairman Leroy Presley
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 29, 2018
Restaurants 'S'Mac Down' for mac 'n cheese cook-off

Seven local restaurants competed in the Sarasota Young Professionals Group's event on Saturday, Sept. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2011
COMMENT: East squads face best in 2011 quests

Practice makes perfect. And what better way to practice than by facing some of the top teams in the state and nation?

  • East County
  • Sports
Cornerstone Pastor Dave Sturkey preached his final sermon at the Lakewood Ranch church on Christmas Eve.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2010
Cornerstone pastor retires after 18 years

Dave Sturkey, founding pastor of Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch preached his final sermon at the church Dec. 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sarasota County Cares Team |
  • October 22, 2020
Help is Here for Individuals and Businesses Negatively Impacted by COVID-19

Help is Here for Individuals and Businesses Negatively Impacted by COVID-19

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
East County weather page photo: June 13

Gordon Silver captured this sandhill crane posing for a headshot in Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 13

Michael Cohen captured this pair of parrots on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County resident David Dillard found photos left behind on Portal Crossing in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 22, 2015
East County family found

After David Dillard found a bin of family photos, the family from the photos contacted him.

  • East County
  • News
Final discussion and approval of the referendum will likely come in April at the earliest.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 20, 2016
City Commission approves referendum on election day move

In November, voters could be asked to decide whether city elections should be moved from spring to the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara Bergstrom Merino with her children Michael and Natalie at The Market, where LWR SAVVY, in partnership with LWR and Little Geniuses, helps facilitate a free tent with activities.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 22, 2019
Local woman brings STEM education to Lakewood Ranch youth

Tara Bergstrom Merino saw a deficiency in STEM education. She opted to fix it herself by starting a nonprofit program called LWR SAVVY to help fill the gap.

  • LWR Life
Traffic circles, like this one envisioned in a rendering on Gulf of Mexico Drive, are among the possible solutions to mitigate traffic.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Traffic study should materialize in coming year

Single solution is unlikely, though effect of several ideas might add up to smoother travel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Ballet performed "Anne Frank" and "Firebird" last weekend.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 3, 2010
Dance Review: Sarasota Ballet 'Anne Frank' and 'Firebird'

The Sarasota Ballet is off to a wonderful start of their 20th season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2010
City cuts jobs, reduces services

Most of the 35 job cuts come from vacant positions, but 13 employees are being laid off. The city is warning of drastic changes in services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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