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Carlos E. Haile Elementary named former assistant principal Kate Collis as its new principal.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 8, 2017
Haile Middle School names new principal

Former assistant principal returns to place she considers ‘home.’

  • East County
  • News
paintswatch
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • February 5, 2014
Common Nonsense: "Swatch' and learn: Color me flustered

Common Nonsense: "Swatch' and learn: Color me flustered

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 27, 2019
Designing Daughters disco the night away

The Designing Daughter's Gala 'Studio 54' was held April 26 at Universal Flight Training Hangar.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 27, 2017
Columbia owners buy Harbour Square

Property is next to site of former Pattigeorge's Restaurant, which group already owns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2010
Cops Corner 12.09.10

After receiving a call about juveniles in a red car traveling north on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, deputies responded to the area and located the suspect vehicle, which was pulled over after a traffic infraction was observed.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
During a June 4 meeting, the Sarasota County School Board voted to move up up the construction of the bus loop in place of the courts.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2013
Sarasota High School tennis courts demolished

Despite recent efforts to preserve the courts, the school board pushed up the construction dates earlier this month and work is under way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Senior Cellexia Foster and the Booker girls basketball team held Sebring to 11 points. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.08.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.08.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 2, 2009
Florida institutes news seat belt law

On June 30, a new seat belt law went into effect, making it a primary offense not to wear a seat belt. The change means that law enforcement officers can pull over cars if they spot a driver, front seat passenger or individuals under 18 years old not wearing a seat belt.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • November 30, 2012
Founding Father Knows Best?

Founding Father Knows Best?

  • Arts + Culture
Beer Can Island has become difficult to access by foot. Depending on the tide, beachgoers can get trapped on the island and are forced to swim back to Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 24, 2013
Town, county crack open Beer Can dispute

Both the town of Longboat Key and Manatee County officials disagree about who should be responsible for Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 4, 2020
Thomas Allan Dearden

Thomas Allan Dearden (Tad) 63 died at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln Massachusetts on Wednesday July 22, 2020 after a long illness.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 1, 2011
Tatum Ridge Elementary PTO donates 1,400 books to Cyesis

Just in time for the holidays, representatives of the Tatum Ridge Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization visited the Cyesis teen parent program at Riverview High School, bearing lots of books.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2010
Coalition solicits feedback for charter

The proposed city charter assumes five city council seats, with each council-member serving a four-year staggered term.

  • East County
  • News
The bald eagle name originates with the old English word "balde," which means white.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 28, 2020
Bird of the week: Bald eagle

National bird is the only eagle unique to North America.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 10, 2019
Record run for Doggies for Duchenne 5k

Just how much did the race raise? $20,637.

  • East County
  • News
Claire and Stephen Kelley with their sons Langston and Kingston know the gym as home with as many classes that the pair teach.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 11, 2016
Picture of Health: Stephen and Claire Kelley

Husband and wife duo Stephen and Claire Kelley teach classes at Real Fitness Sarasota.

  • Health
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's Development Director Rob Oglesby announces plans for Nate's expansion with permanent buildings.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2018
Ponies, pups raise funds for rescue group

Honor Animal Rescue announces plans to expand.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 12, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jill Koenig

The Observer spotlights Braden River pole-vaulter Jill Koenig.

  • East County
  • Sports
BOY SCOUT: Loppe is in the final steps of putting together a project to try and become an Eagle Scout. TRIPLE THREAT: In addition to football, Loppe also is on the track and weightlifting teams.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: Lakewood Ranch Mustangs

Caleb Loppe has aspirations of playing college football, but, for now, the senior defensive end is focused on leading the Mustangs to the postseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
The intimidating face of a Dragon Boat stares down opponents on Nov. 5 at the NBP Rowing Festival at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2016
Dragon boat could light your competitive fire

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
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