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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 5, 2013
Sarasota Military Academy seeks charter approval for middle school

The School District is reviewing a charter application for Sarasota Military Academy Prep, a military-based middle school that would prepare students for military high school.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kepecz-Hays
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Real estate reports

Kepecz-Hays, Bukys form family team

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Steve Vernon would like to help reduce regulations that hinder budding business owners from opening or expanding their businesses.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 11, 2015
Conversation with Steve Vernon

The president of the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club filed to run for the District 73 state representative seat Monday, July 27.

  • East County
  • News
Jean Blackburn's pieces were inspired by 2018 being the year of the bird.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 3, 2018
Jean Blackburn paints with a bird's eye view

Blackburn currently has 15 pieces on display at Selby Public Library until July 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ken and Lois Seropian
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SECA Car Show

Approximately 150 cars rolled onto Hillview Street for the second annual SECA Car Show, which benefits the Life of Riley Foundation. Guests admired the display of cars, which included classics, muscle cars and luxury cars of all eras.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Hunter Jelsch and his mare, Storm, compete during the second chukker of the Jan. 7 polo match.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2018
Spotlight on horses at polo's 'hub'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tim Rogerson returns to his alma mater, Ringling College of Art and Design, to share his Disney passion.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 24, 2015
Tim Rogerson: Disney Dreams

Ringling College of Art and Design alumnus returns to Sarasota to share stories, experiences and, of course, Disney art

  • Arts + Culture
Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of kayakers at sunset, taken near Robinson Preserve.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Weather: East County

Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of kayakers at sunset, taken near Robinson Preserve.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ed Kolodzieski snapped this sunset photo, taken from his catamaran, Enchanted.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Ed Kolodzieski snapped this sunset photo, taken from his catamaran, Enchanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2012
Obituary: Elizabeth Anne 'Betty' Beckmeyer

Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Beckmeyer, 78, of Longboat Key and Fort Thomas, Ky., died Dec. 2. She was a homemaker.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
TWIS - Black Diamond
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 14, 2015
Black Diamond Burlesque set to tease Asolo audience

Black Diamond Burlesque set to tease Asolo audience

  • Arts + Culture
Briana Smith, Layni Chamberlain, Angela Mich and Claire Whitacre
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney High School Graduation

There were hugs, huddles and smiles all over the Van Wezel lobby Friday, as Cardinal Mooney seniors eagerly awaiting their shining moment of crossing the stage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former Deputy Superintendent of Operations Don Hall will stand in as the Manatee County School District's interim superintendent.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 13, 2015
Don Hall accepts interim superintendent position

THe Manatee County School Board chose Deputy Superintendent of Operations Don Hall as the interim superintendent, following Rick Mills retirement and May 12 contract end date.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Longboat Key
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Mark Troy, Patricia Woodruff and Heath Jordan, with ManaSota Films, meet monthly in Lakewood Ranch Cinemas to critique each other’s work on the big screen and to pool the talents of the East County filmmaking community.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
ManaSota Films celebrates first year

East County's filmmaking community strives to be more than a social group. It wants to help its members make movies.

  • East County
  • News
Alisa Pettingell
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 16, 2013
The Good News: Alisa Pettingell

Alisa Pettingell is a philanthropist and Gulf Coast Community Foundation supporter. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lt. Col. Dennis Dobbratz and U.S. Navy Ret. Captain Robert Collins
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Military Ball

Rosedale residents, family and friends honored active and retired military personnel representing all five branches of the Armed Services during the Rosedale Golf and Country Club's fifth annual Military Ball Jan. 26. Guests enjoyed a social hour, dinner and cake.

  • East County
  • News
McFarland
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Obituary: Nancy McFarland

Nancy McFarland, 79, of Longboat Key and Rye, N.H., died July 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jason Collins, VP & chief athletics officer, sits next to Aimee Boorman, the new director of women's and elite gymnastics at EVO Athletics.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 30, 2016
Olympic coach finds new home in Sarasota

EVO Athletics adds big name to its gymnastics lineup.

  • East County
  • News
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