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Robert Gause is the new Manatee County School Board Chairman and Dave Miner will serve as vice chairman.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2014
Manatee County School Board welcomes new leaders

At its Nov. 18 meeting, the Manatee County School Board approved Robert Gause and Dave Miner for its chairman and vice chairman positions.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 27, 2018
Ruth (Bateman) Sousa

Ruth (Bateman) Sousa, age 96, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2013
Principal Spotlight: Steven Largo

Pine View School for the Gifted Principal Steven Largo sits in his office, sifting through paperwork. There is a lot of work to be done before he retires June 27 from 40 years of teaching and education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 17, 2015
County agrees to borrow $1.65 million for new voting equipment

County Commissioners elect not to give current voting system vendors a bid to fix or replace current equipment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Public Works Director Juan Florensa wrote that the town expects a second reimbursement of $172,235 in the near future.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2012
Town receives $1,033,411.50 reimbursement

The funds provide partial reimbursement for erosion caused by Tropical Storm Fay in 2008.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two incumbents were unseated in the race for the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2016
Sarasota nurses unseat incumbent Hospital Board members

Sharon Wetzler DePeters and Susan Tucker will represent the GOP in the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board race on Election Day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
News Briefs

Costco reels in applications for store; Sarasota sculptor honored in Boston; Trader Joe's building changes ownership

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2011
Wave Runners compete in first open-water swim

Six Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners competed in the Open Water Swim Challenge June 12 at Fort Myers Beach, marking the first time the team had ever participated in an open water event.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2009
Rabbi Harold Kushner to appear via satellite at TBI

The presentation is one of eight telecasts that will appear at the temple this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 2, 2015
Fashion Insider: Game-Day Apparel

Score a touchdown with these chic game-day options, Show your game face with this sporty selection

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2018
Track and field championships: Day two

Four champions highlight a strong final day for Sarasota and East County athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Bassam Altajar, left, and his family have lived in the United States for 20 years. Altajar's three sisters still live in Damascus, Syria, within earshot of the Syrian Civil War's front lines. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 12, 2013
Syrian conflict more than a debate for family

A Sarasota doctor of Syrian descent fears for the future of his homeland and the safety of his three sisters caught in the crossfire of an increasingly deadly conflict.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tracie Troxler helped explain to Arlington Park visitors the composting process Tuesday evening. Troxler hopes the community composting program can continue to expand throughout the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 26, 2018
Community composting programs grow

An initiative to encourage neighborhoods to keep their waste out of landfills has spread to three city parks, with more potentially to come.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There have been at least four vacancies on St. Armands Circle this summer, but they are filling up quickly.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 24, 2016
Martha’s Vineyard’s Black Dog to open on St. Armands Circle

The 45-year-old tavern-turned-retailer aims to open it’s first Florida store in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bethaney Keen and Sarah Crawford have helped lead Braden River to an 11-0 record.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
Pirates remain unbeaten

The Braden River softball team posted its sixth shutout of the season March 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jamie Loring started on the mound for the Storm 01 team in its first single-elimination game Sept. 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2011
Suncoast Storm defends home turf

Twenty-six teams from throughout the region flocked to Lakewood Ranch for the Suncoast Storm's USSSA I Heart Softball Fall Kickoff Sept. 24-25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alia Bivona, Nissi Luvavali, Olivia Caragiulo and Emma Bivona act like superstars during wig class.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 27, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Sarasota Opera Camp

Campers sang their hearts out June 10 to June 28, at the Sarasota Opera, where they learned about different aspects that make-up opera, including make-up, set design, acting, opera history, dance, percussion and costuming.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 15, 2015
Film review: 'Suffragette'

'Suffragette' tells a story that's as authentic as it is important.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bob Ficco, Cindi Fondohn, and Jill and Nick Caruso
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lido Key Residents Meet and Greet

The Lido Key Residents took over the Lido Beach Resort Bar on Thursday, Feb. 16 for a sunset happy hour. The social time was spent laughing with friends, getting to know other members and snacking on mozzarella sticks. And the view wasn't too shabby either! They had a great view of their neighborhood from up on the eighth floor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nicole Kidman stars in "Stoker." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 27, 2013
Film Review: 'Stoker'

Sometimes a mediocre script can be elevated by great casting and become an interesting movie. The new film, "Stoker," directed by Chan-wook Park, is one such film - and it's spooky good.

  • Arts + Culture
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