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The State Street Parking Garage is one of several downtown construction projects scheduled to wrap up this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Downtown growth

Looking back just two years or so, City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell couldn't help but laugh at the reputation the city had for being inhospitable to growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 26, 2018
What does it mean to be an American?

We asked third- and fourth-graders at Sarasota's Ashton Elementary School

  • Sarasota
  • News
This is the latest draft concept for redeveloping Bayfront Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
Our View

LBK's bayfront condundrum

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Academic Center is located at New College’s entrance on U.S. 41 and College Drive.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 10, 2011
New College creates central connection

Until three months ago, New College of Florida classrooms were scattered all over campus. The students traveled between the far east and far west corners of the campus just to get to their classes and to meet with faculty members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clayton Spencer, a 2015 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High, works with 8-year-old Nathan Callahan on a cast handstand to back hip circle. After reaching Level 10 status, Spencer is now turning his attention to coaching at EVO Athletics.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2016
Clayton Spencer turns the page on gymnastics career

Former Lakewood Ranch High gymnast takes on new role as an assistant coach for EVO Athletics’ boys gymnastics team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dale Hooey, the Rev. Michael Durning and Sandy Wood
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 19, 2019
All Angels sings to presidents

In honor of Presidents Day, the church hosted a singalong on Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2009
Application hinges on road

Longboat Club Road is a point of contention in The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote Marine President and CEO Michael Crosby told the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance on Wednesday that the $130 million Science Education Aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park will break ground Nov. 13.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 21, 2020
Mote Marine announces Nov. 13 groundbreaking for its Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota

Groundbreaking for Mote's $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasosta was moved from September to Nov. 13 due to the bidding process for first phase construction.

  • East County
  • News
Toy donations should be new, unwrapped and valued at more than $5.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 8, 2010
Key businesses team up for Toys for Tots

Toy drop-off boxes are located at 12 businesses and organizations throughout the keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA junior guard Kolbie Ward puts up a shot in the first quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2016
Thunder rolls in district semifinal

The ODA boys basketball team will face Moore Haven in the Class 3A-District 9 semifinals Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bookstore 1 owner Georgia Court just finished reading "The Museum of Innocence" by Turkish author Orphan Pamuk.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2011
Bookstore plans March debut

Bookstore 1 is scheduled to open March 1 at 1359 Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley Reid started swimming after her mom's suggestion.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ashley Reid

Senior Ashley Reid set four new school records, including a pair of individual records in the 200-yard individual medley (2:05.49) and the 100 backstroke (58.56), while leading the Lakewood Ranch to a third-place finish at the Class 2A State Swimming and Diving Meet Nov. 12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pianist Andrew von Oeyen performed "Impressions" with Sarasota Orchestra. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 5, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra excels in Masterworks 4

The orchestra's 'Impressions' performance featured two great French impressionist composers and one Polish pianist/composer.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cotton Deal of Miami, Juliette Dudinsky of St. Petersburg, Rob and Mary Murray and Jeannette Ormsby of Wimauma, all of the Trailblazing Sams club, with Michelle Leahy with Manatee County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 23, 2016
Volunteers clean up Rye Cemetery

The project was completed in conjunction with Manatee County's annual Heritage Days.

  • East County
  • News
Last year's Grand Marshals Evelyn Fresch, Shirley Beachum and Francey O'Brien
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Rotary Club to host 3rd annual Veterans Day Parade

All veterans are invited to register and participate in the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kyle Wray, a senior, has been fighting lower-body stress injuries since his freshman year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2017
Injuries force cross-country Mustang to change routine

The injuries began during the senior's freshman season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Santa's helpers

Realtor Shari Norwick wasted no time, after hearing about efforts to enlist community memberes as 'Santa's Helpers' and fulfilling wish lists for children at Everyday Blessings Inc. Foster Care.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 9, 2018
Planned Parenthood hosts "In this Together" on International Women's Day

Planned Parenthood's Sarasota Dinner & Silent Auction was held March 8 at The Hyatt Regency.

  • Black Tie
A man was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash on Gulf of Mexico Drive near Pattigeorge’s restaurant, 4120 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2015
Bradenton man dies in GMD crash

A head-on collision resulted in the death of one man and sent another man to the hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Helman Roman and Betsy Mitchell complete their second run March 4 at Nathan Benderson Park during the USRowing Para-Rowing Camp.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2016
Rowers chase Paralympic dreams at Nathan Benderson Park

Disabled Army veteran moves into favorite's role to earn spot on the U.S. team

  • East County
  • News
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