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  • In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2018
Inez Stopher

Inez Black Stopher, 88, passed away on January 8, 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2009
Manatee seeks new leaders

Leadership Manatee, now in its 27th year, is designed to give business and community leaders an in-depth look at Manatee County and its challenges and opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
ODA junior Cameron Smalley his a sacrifice fly to score a run in the bottom of the first inning versus Imagine High Feb. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 29, 2016
Thunder slugs way to district win

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team played host to Imagine High Feb. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Thunder outlast the Lady Cougars; Tornadoes record first win; Sarasota tops Palmetto; Sarasota boys sail to cross-country championship

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 17, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's new board of directors took office Thursday, July 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pirates junior running back Brian Battie holds his head in his hands after Braden River's comeback attempt fell just short.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2018
Venice KOs Braden River again

The Braden River High football team's sixth-straight loss to the Venice High Indians ends the Pirates' season

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 1, 2010
Commission to vote on $26,000 in grants

The city grants will pay for items such as neighborhood celebrations, identification signs, light-pole banners and newsletters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin introduced new Police Chief Bernadette DiPino Oct. 16.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 3, 2013
Looking ahead: Changes at top

With a new city manager and police chief, and three high-level positions to be filled, it is 'a new day at City Hall,' says the mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin introduced new Police Chief Bernadette DiPino Oct. 16.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Changes at Top

With a new city manager and police chief, and three high-level positions to be filled, it is 'a new day at City Hall,' says the mayor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2013
Police review FRS pension plan alternative

The Longboat Key Police Department Union will take a proposal the town offered to its union members for review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 3, 2018
THE WORD: 20-GREAT-TEEN!

Despite the World of Trump, Washington and the national media, we can continue to turn the tide with our own decorum and the push for economic freedom and prosperity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2017
Bus tour shows off Lakewood Ranch's economic power

Business professionals learned about more than 30 local businesses during a daylong road trip.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2010
IN-DEPTH: A Soldier's Diary

Sgt. Maj. Steve Valley kept a journal from the day he was mobilized for war to the day he left the Middle East on Jan. 30, 2005. Now, his story is available to the public.

  • East County
  • News
Thing 1 and Cat in the Hat pose with student Aubrey Hoonhout.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Birthday bash

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch held a special birthday celebration for Dr. Seuss March 2. Parents read children Dr. Seuss stories, and children also enjoyed green eggs and ham, crafts and a surprise appearance by Cat in the Hat.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission approved a new fiscal year budget Monday night that includes a 5.3% millage increase
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 20, 2011
Commission approves 5.3% millage increase

Sarasota city commissioners approved on second reading tonight a new fiscal year budget that raises the millage rate to 2.9249 mills.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roxanne Jerde has worked at Hallmark and, most recently, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. She will become president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County in March.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 27, 2011
Community Foundation names new leader

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has announced Roxanne Jerde, an executive of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, as its incoming president and CEO.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 8, 2018
We recommend …

Florida voters often know little about their state constitutional office candidates. Perhaps our rating system can offer some insight.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Carolyn Johnson and Isabel Norton winning the Leadership Florida Distinguished Member Award in Orlando.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2016
Carolyn Johnson, Isabel Norton honored by Leadership Florida

Carolyn Johnson and Isabel Norton are recognized with the Leadership Florida Distinguished Member Award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2015
Pirates enjoy summer slugfest

Braden River High held its third annual softball and baseball summer camp July 13 through July 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.7.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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