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Nickie Halbert said she is proud of how her young players have responded to being without their senior captains.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 24, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Riverview volleyball uses challenges to its advantage

The Rams have had younger players step into big roles.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
After a year and a half of offering free parking at the Palm Avenue garage, the city will soon begin to charge those who park there for more than 90 minutes in an attempt to generate revenue for the city's parking division.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2013
Paid parking approved for Palm Avenue garage

The City Commission narrowly approved the reinstitution of paid parking at the garage Tuesday in an attempt to offset the parking division's budget deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 30, 2009
Progressive Dinner - Indulge in downtown Sarasota's culinary treats

Downtown Sarasota has a plethora of wonderful restaurants and types of cuisine.

  • Arts + Culture
Members of Federation of Longboat Key Condominiums learn about red tide.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 15, 2018
Longboat group calls for red tide czar

The state needs to do more to fight red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joaquin Phoenix stars as Freddie Quell in "The Master." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 26, 2012
Film Review: 'The Master'

Audiences either get director Paul Thomas Anderson's films or they're left reeling in the wakes they create: "The Master" is no exception.

  • Arts + Culture
Rashea Johnson, Mariah Giczewski, Sarah Nelson, Sarah Mickley, Jeannette Nowaski, Karly Cancellieri, Kathy Kennedy and Principal Chad Erickson
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2016
Bay Haven faculty step up to the challenge

Principal Chad Erickson and faculty members set healthy example for students with weekly step count contests.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
"I love candy canes," says Steve Hensell, who relishes his time as Santa. "I pass them out to every kid I see."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2012
Santa Claus brings cheer to East County schools

Steve Hensell is the face of Santa to Manatee County school children.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 15, 2017
City lifts boil water advisory for barrier islands

The water was tested and is safe to drink.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2014
Commissioners approve $954,397 tax increase

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks tax increases in 2015 to offset declining revenues and pricey beach projects next summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2009
Shape Your Booty: Reporting to boot camp

Maria Smith joined 10 other East County women for the six-week Pre-Holiday Boot Camp Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • News
Mar Vista offers a view of Sarasota Bay shaded by live oak trees — perfect for day or night.
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 6, 2019
Dine on the waterfront to enjoy the cool weather

November in the Sunshine State is definitely cool. Alfresco dining by the water is as cool as it gets.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Family Promise Coordinator for St. Boniface David Mouatt holds a thank-you card in the classroom-turned-bedroom where the families stay.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 17, 2013
St. Boniface helps families get back on their feet

Family Promise, a non-profit organization, teams up with religious organizations to help families become self-sufficient once again.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
News Briefs

Imagine School principal resigns; Home burglarized in Lakewood Ranch; Study shows physician shortage in East County

  • East County
  • News
Last year's event chairwoman Palma Panza, Lyn Haycock, Patty Sileo and Susan Phillips
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 9, 2019
Same runway, new day

The Longboat Key Garden Club’s Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show has been moved to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key residents attended an informational forum last week at which Unicorp National Developments President Chuck WhIttall answered questions in advance of a March 14 referendum on expanding density at the Colony.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Colony developer releases traffic study

An analysis shows the proposal to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will reduce traffic. But how, exactly?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fran Mangino sketches out the Guptill House.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 19, 2016
Historic Spanish Point sets the scene for artists

Plein Air Painters of the Suncoast host day two of Paint Sarasota Paint Out at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read up on last weekend's black tie events with "Black Tie Untied!"
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 18, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Love was the central theme at Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center's LOVE Fashion Show Thursday, Feb. 14, at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Melissa Kievman explores the new world of Nilo Cruz’s “Sotto Voce” in the old world Historic Asolo Theater.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 8, 2015
Melissa Kievman returns to the Historic Asolo Theater with 'Sotto Voce.'

Melissa Kievman returns to the Historic Asolo Theater with 'Sotto Voce.'

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County may have a new high school within the  next five years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 23, 2015
Manatee County School Board plans on new high school

Manatee County School Board discusses new high school

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 8, 2017

Nancy Freeland, Sharon Oper, Marie "Jackie" Resnick, Hank Cassen, Janet FitzGerald, Audrey Regen and Dr. E. William Reiber II died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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