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Janyel Smith, 26, is the youngest agriculture instructor in Manatee County.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2015
Lakewood Ranch High teacher plows through stereotypes

Janyel Smith embodies Farm City Week's 'Women in Agriculture' theme.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 14, 2011
St. Armands median project starts this week

Work will begin in the next few days on a St. Armands Circle median project intended to enhance the district and improve pedestrian safety.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Before he walked away from the commission table mid-meeting May 25, Jim Ley shook hands and hugged all five county commissioners, including Chairwoman Nora Patterson.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2011
'Thanks' and 'goodbye'

Jim Ley had positive things to say about the residents and staff for which he served more than a decade as the chief executive of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairman Pat Ball and Judy Ball
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 16, 2018
Party at the Point guests get Florida Fancy

Historic Spanish Point hosted its annual fundraiser Nov. 16 on the grounds of its White Cottage.

  • Black Tie
In the case of a Longboat Key evacuation, police would set up checkpoints on the north and south ends of the island, limiting initial re-entry access.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 6, 2017
Longboat leaders still wary of Irma's local effects

Decision still pending on possible evacuation, but officials want residents to know re-entry plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
It's read (online) everywhere

It's read (online) everywhere

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beth Callans, president and owner of Beth Callans Management, in 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 3, 2011
Callans management company misses payroll

The Longboat Key-based Beth Callans Management will close later this week, employees say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A protest of the Ringling Walmart is planned for Dec. 29.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 18, 2012
Group plans tar-and-feather Walmart protest

According to Anti-SRQ Walmart's facebook page, the protest is planned for Dec. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Steve Botelho |
  • October 17, 2013
My View: Editorial on budget misleads taxpayers

Of the 116 new positions in county government, only seven will fall under the purview of the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 13, 2011
Soul Man (WITH VIDEO)

Meet the romantic, sweet-talking teddy bear of a man who will perform in the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's summer shows, 'Soul Crooners' and 'Dynamic Duets of the '70s.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 22, 2017
Booker principal earns state recognition

Booker High School Principal Rachel Shelley was named Florida’s 2017 Principal of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
State Rep. Greg Steube represents Florida District 67.
  • By Greg Steube |
  • July 25, 2012
My View: A call to Port Manatee

Many of the meetings in my legislative office and emails I have received this summer have been about the need for new job growth in our area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 8, 2014
Business Briefs

Chiles Group fights childhood hunger; Harry's to reopen after six-week summer break; Your Fitness Instructor opens gym to the public

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Treat SRQ
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 20, 2016
Cocktail party gets our vote

Treat SRQ declares its endorsement for the cocktail party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2010
SMR, Tropicana tackle greener growing

SMR Farms is studying two more environmentally friendly fertilizers as a test-case for Tropicana's other growers.

  • East County
  • News
A black skimmer, one of the birds Audubon helps to protect, is showcased on the cake.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 16, 2019
Audubon Florida celebrates birds lovers of Sarasota

After a season of stewardship the nonprofit celebrated its volunteers on Aug. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 16, 2019
Longboat shows off at community open house

On March 16, residents and visitors were invited to learn more about various town departments including IT, fire and police.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town's contractors dug a hole under the Longboat Pass Bridge in 2014 that caused $750,000 in damages.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Court finds Longboat immune from Longboat Pass lawsuit

The town had been sued for $750,000 when its contractors damaged the Longboat Pass bridge in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Much of the Longbeach Village flooded over the weekend.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2012
Break-ins reported in Village

About a dozen break-ins occurred Sunday night, most of which involved unlocked vehicles in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Opera's production of Turandot is the most highly-anticipated of the season
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Sarasota Opera Festival Kicks-off with Turandot

The biggest production in Sarasota Opera's history, Giacomo Puccini's 'Turnadot,' starts at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 9 as the kick-off to Sarasota Opera Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
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