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Architect Gary Hoyt presented sketches of the ideas.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 8, 2012
Villagers share north-end ideas

Longbeach Village Association members learned about ideas generated through a planning effort facilitated by the Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brad Edmondson was the speaker for the sixth annual Winter Forum held at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2012
Winter Forum focuses on need for social interaction

Brad Edmondson spoke of the importance of even the smallest social interactions for physical and emotional well-being at 'The Power of Social Connections.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 16, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 17, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mayor Suzanne Atwell will lead the city as mayor for another year. Commissioner Willie Shaw became the city’s new vice mayor.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 11, 2012
Atwell re-elected mayor for another year

For the next year, the mayor of Sarasota will be Suzanne Atwell, and the city's vice mayor will be Willie Shaw.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In April 2011, Ogilvie was convicted of engaging in contracting without proper certification or licensing, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued the same finding in October 2011.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 20, 2012
Unlicensed contractor arrested

A Nokomis man has been arrested for taking money for contracting work he never performed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tyler Beck, 7
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 22, 2011
VIDEO: ODA Students tell all about Santa

ODA students tell what they've learned about St. Nick.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Meet Pat Orlando, owner of Used Book Heaven
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 21, 2012
In the public eye: Pat Orlando

The vast selection books available at Used Book Heaven might be overwhelming to the average person, but for owner Pat Orlando, keeping track of the store's 40,000-book inventory is second nature.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
“You never stop learning to dance,” says José Carreño, pictured here leading an audition at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2012
Highlights: Locals audition for Dance Fest

Former American Ballet Theatre principal Jose Carreño leads another round of auditions for his Carreño Dance Festival's summer program.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2011
East Manatee River Dawgs finish 5-2

The East Manatee River Dawgs 10U travel baseball team finished with a 5-2 record in the 10U Big Kahuna Tournament July 18-22 at the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2012
Artificial crochet coral reef exhibit opens

The Manatee County Natural Resources Department will open the exhibit during its 'Meet the Reef Festival' Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission rescinded nine previously approved grants for three summer youth programs after the results of an audit revealed double billing practices.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 7, 2011
Summer youth programs questioned

An audit of the Newtown Summer Youth Program has prompted a criminal investigation and will lead to increased oversight from city staff.

  • Sarasota
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Gregg Anderson, local business man
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Gregg Anderson

Gregg Anderson launched recently the South Manatee Business Coalition, an organization dedicated to creating a unique identity for South Manatee County and create a positive business environment in the area. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Susan Nations' kindergarten class poses, Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the courtyard at Southside Elementary.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 1, 2011
Southside kindergartners make colorful mosaics

Southside Elementary kindergartners held a dedication for their stepping-stone project Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the school's courtyard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch owner Sharon Frank arrived at her business Dec. 9 to find her monument-style sign destroyed
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
News Briefs

Ranch Cinemas holds 'Cans' Film Festival; Driver smashes Primrose School sign

  • East County
  • News
Josh Kroepfl, 9, helps sing “Happy Birthday” to Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Thaxton receives birthday serenade

Sarasota County commissioners Dec. 7 had just recognized all the youngsters whose artwork was chosen this year for the Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team's annual calendar when Commissioner Christine Robinson asked them for a favor.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 19, 2011
Obituary: Cash

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's much-loved office dog, Cash, died of natural causes Friday, Dec. 16, at his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On the 3.4 acres of adjacent property sits an old beach cottage, a boardwalk, dunes and open beach.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Beach-access plan adopted

The County Commission approved a plan that will create 34 additional parking spaces at beach access No. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Demolition Dee Dee" makes her way around the track.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 18, 2010
Athlete of the Week: 'Demolition Dee Dee'

Kristin Edelman, better known as "Demolition Dee Dee," is a member of the Sarasota Roller Girls, a roller derby team here in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch scored 1222 points — the highest in Manatee County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Manatee schools earns positive marks

Five of Manatee's district high schools earned a B grade for the 2009-2010 year, including Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools.

  • East County
  • News
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