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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 23, 2015
Ringling College alumni earn top animation honors at the Academy Awards

21 alumni from the Ringling College of Art & Design earned or contributed to the Academy Award-winning short "Feast" and feature film "Big Hero 6."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2017
Braden River High football beats Sarasota High 41-14

Two Pirates starters returned from injury in the win.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2017
Riverview volleyball takes district tournament crown

The Rams beat Newsome High in straight sets.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 12, 2013
Sidelines

Sarasota boys and girls finish one, two; Injuries hamper Thunder; ODA digs out win; Sarasota Christian nets win over Southeast

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rosemary District overlay has allowed for the construction of higher-density developments like the CitySide apartments.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 31, 2018
Rosemary District crafts new density concepts

City staff is working with Rosemary District stakeholders on a potential incentive system that will link new development to neighborhood improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Coast Guard to boaters: Avoid New Pass, for now

A town renourishment project could add depth to New Pass, but many boaters say that’s not a long-term solution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Residents and visitors may still use the Turtle beach area, but are urged not to wade, swim or participate in any other water recreation event until the advisory is lifted. It is still safe to fish and consume fish caught in this area. File photo.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 21, 2011
Beach water advisory issued for Turtle Beach

Sarasota County Health Department officials discovered an elevated level of enterococci (enteric) bacteria from beach water samples.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2017
Water remains safe to drink despite unusual taste

Musky smell, odor result of algae bloom.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 2, 2017
Cops corner

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for Lakewood Ranch and eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 31, 2018
Former Longboat Mayor Rothenberg dies at 92

Lee Rothenberg served as the mayor of Longboat Key during his decades of public service on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarah Polley directs "Stories We Tell." Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 12, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Stories We Tell'

Director Sarah Polley describes her new film, "Stories We Tell," as "an interrogation process" rather than a documentary.

  • Arts + Culture
Marcella Hazan, pictured in 2008, at her Promenade condominium on Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 30, 2013
Famed Italian cookbook author Marcella Hazan dies

Marcella Hazan died Sunday at her Longboat Key home. She was 89.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Wednesday afternoon, the lot at 242 S. Washington Blvd. sat empty as food trucks prepare to move on from the site.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2013
Food trucks plan for loss of picnic site

Due to a forthcoming development, Suncoast Food Trucks prepares for its next phase of operation in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dom DiMaio talks to Anna Clark, of Sirius Day Spa, and Ed Levins, of Village Bikes, while making his way to the different tents at the annual Lakewood Ranch Block Party and Club Day.
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • November 21, 2019
Biz Boon: Q&A with Dom DiMaio

Six months into his post, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President and CEO Dom DiMaio checks in with LWR Life about his intentions to boost the support organization’s already thriving efforts.

  • LWR Life
After two days of departmental budget presentations, commissioners unanimously approved a preliminary operating millage rate not to exceed 3.1728.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2014
Preliminary city millage rate stays flat

Despite a $3.6 million general fund deficit, the Sarasota City Commission voted to keep the property tax rate level, opting to explore other avenues for balancing the budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Angela Abrams shows relief as she high-fives finish line coordinator Roger Raddatz after completing the Suncoast Half Marathon. Would the community embrace a bigger event?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 25, 2016
SIDE OF RANCH: Jay Heater

Would big Lakewood Ranch half marathon get non-runners moving?

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 22, 2015
This week's best bets: Monday, June 22

This week's best bets: Monday, June 22

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Employee “Pcards” that act as credit cards will be shut down during the freeze.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 28, 2014
School district enacts spending freeze

To balance its budget, the Manatee County School District has enacted a spending freeze effective Monday, April 28 through June 30.

  • East County
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