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Zoning has changed for the new North River High School, set to open in August 2019. This is a rendering of the auditorium.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 11, 2018
New zoning approved for North River High School in Parrish

School board keeps three East County neighborhoods at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2010
Cops Corner 01.07.10

A woman called police, saying she found blood and a latex glove in a neighbor's trash can. When an officer closely inspected the garbage can, he discovered that the substance was not blood - it was red fruit punch or juice.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Mark Comer, Lisa Woods, and Kim Stephenson in "The Cherry Orchard." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 10, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Cherry Orchard'

Theater Review: 'The Cherry Orchard'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
SCAT Director Glama Carter said a merger with MCAT would take between 10 months and two years to accomplish.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 25, 2013
SCAT seeks public opinion on merger plans

Sarasota County administrators are gauging public opinion on a proposed merger between SCAT and Manatee County Area Transit.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo Break-ins have been a frequent occurrence at the shuttered Colony property since it closed in 2010.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • July 30, 2014
Pricey sculptures stolen from Colony

Former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber reported $100,000 worth of artwork stolen from his former penthouse unit July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 19, 2019
What's up underground?

New website for the project

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Popi Ameres, executive chef and Popi’s Place owner, and Lakis Pape, food manager, lead a 300-plus group of volunteers. Greek salads will include plenty of onions.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 6, 2013
Hundreds of volunteers help put on Greek festival

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosts its 29th annual Glendi.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kennedy Center teaching artist Karen Erickson leads the children in an arts integrated lesson while teachers observe from library stacks. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 27, 2014
Spotlight: Any Given Child paints a bright future for students

This year, the Sarasota County Schools system is fostering creativity even more.

  • Arts + Culture
Vice President Bud Freeman and President Shirley Beechum
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Historical Society Lecture Series

The speaker originally scheduled, Kent Chetalin, could not be in attendance, but Dennis Kauser saved the day on Feb. 21. For the second lecture of the Historical Society of Longboat Key's series, Kauser spoke about Historic Spanish Point. The lectures take place at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. Kauser is a docent and member of the speaker's bureau from the Historic Spanish Point Museum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Daniel Cohen. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 28, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts Scholar in Residence event on Zoom

Though in previous years, the occasion marks a weekend full of in-person lectures, the scholar isn't in residence this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.14.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • News
Monaka Oberer and Rebekah Boudrie join Grayson Tullio (center) at the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2020
Doggies for Duchenne returns in Lakewood Ranch for its fifth run

Doggies for Duchenne Run has its fifth run in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Don't be divisive on North Trail Goodwill; University of Florida will never schedule OSU

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 21, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 22

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
With 17 events, including wine dinners, a charity auction and hot-air balloon rides, a first glance at the itinerary can be overwhelming. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 13, 2013
Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction

In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children's charities in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 10, 2015
Israel Tennis Center annual exhibition

Longboat Key welcomed five youth tennis players from Israel for Israel Tennis Center’s annual exhibition and dinner at Longboat Key Club on March 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 10, 2018
Longboat Key democrats gather for final season meeting

On April 10, about 100 members and guests gathered to hear from upcoming candidates and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 16, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: George Steinbrenner

East County Little League players, coaches and parents share their thoughts on the recent death of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.

  • East County
  • Sports
Attendees lined up on the dance floor to do the Hustle
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 1, 2019
Evolve Summer Social heats up with a “Saturday Night Fever”

Evolve’s annual summer social was held at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch

  • Black Tie
Artist Jeffrey Laramore designed the sculpture "Jumping Fish" to be placed at the Palm Avenue-Cocoanut Avenue roundabout.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 29, 2019
Roundabout art installation set for Saturday

A segment of the intersection of Palm Avenue and Cocoanut Avenue will be closed Saturday morning as crews install a sculpture in the roundabout’s center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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