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The school district is predicting 938 new students next year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
School Board predicts increase in teacher vacancies for the fall

The school board is considering a status-quo budget for 2015-2016 to allow a focus on staffing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ricki Bertoni, Octavio Martin, Kate Honea, Jamie Carter and Ricardo Graziano create their own ballets for the 2011 to 2012 season closer "Theatre of Dreams." Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 25, 2012
Sarasota Ballet dance a new role

Five Sarasota Ballet dancers try out new positions, as choreographers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 1

Michael Cohen captured this shot of a sailboat at sunset on South Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • July 31, 2013
Iwo Jima icon could still call Sarasota home

Plans to bring the Iwo Jima monument to Southwest Florida have new life thanks to a pair of area businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
According to information obtained from the city of Sarasota human resources department, five of the six city's directors who report directly to the city manager and take home six-figure salaries have not received an annual evaluation since 2007.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 26, 2012
City's directors not being evaluated

More than 60 Sarasota employees aren't up to date on evaluations, including directors.

  • Sarasota
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Otus
  • By Otus |
  • December 12, 2013
Ask Otus: Otus Wishes You A Very Scary Christmas

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 30, 2009
Rower heads to world championship

Sarasota Crew's Alex Taaffe is undergoing daily training to compete in the World Rowing Junior Championships. France.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to an armed robbery at the S.R. 64 Walmart Tuesday night.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 23, 2020
Bradenton Walmart manager shot while defying two armed robbers

Armed robbery in Bradenton leads to shooting of Walmart manager.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Built in 2012, the home at 223 Robin Drive on Bird Key has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,786 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 22, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $6.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 7-11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Syd Solomon at 65. (Photo copyright Jill Krementz)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 5, 2014
The legacy of Syd Solomon

The late Syd Solomon's colorful history helped build Sarasota as an artist's colony. It still thrives as an art-centered community today.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 9, 2020
Sarasota Opera Guild hosts culinary adventures

The sold-out international food event was held Jan. 9 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.02.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is selling his "Rambling River Retreat" home at 12709 Upper Manatee River Road in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 26, 2019
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band musician sells home along the Manatee River

Former Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member John McEuen says it's time to part with his "Rambling River Retreat" in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 31, 2019
Not a heavenly experience at Bradenton neighborhood gate

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 5

Mark Williamson caught this image of a young heron on the water’s edge near Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 15, 2014
Facility ready for business

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new $2 million facility took about 10 months to finish.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2011
City mulls impact fee suspensions

City Commissioner Shannon Snyder suggested the city needs to examine closely the county's impact fees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Easter bunny. Photo courtesy of Mary Del Pup.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 13, 2020
Even the Easter bunny wears a mask

The Easter bunny visited Seaplace residents while taking pandemic precautions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Betsy Benac
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 23, 2020
Manatee County Commissioner announces she won't seek reelection

Betsy Benac, the current Manatee County Commission board chair, decides eight years is enough.

  • East County
  • News
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