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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 8, 2015
Ringling previews exhibit "Royal Taste: The Art of Princely Courts in Fifteenth-Century China"

Board members, donors and friends got a sneak peek at the new exhibit (Oct. 9 - Jan. 10) featuring 150 pieces from Ming Dynasty China (1368-1644).

  • Arts + Culture
The municipal facility has become an issue for the city as revenues decline and the costs of managing aging infrastructure grow. The study committee will research potential solutions to that problem.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2015
Bobby Jones committee pitches vision for future

In ambitiously examining the course’s problems, the Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee hopes to discover a realistic solution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Ruiz is the president and CEO of Manatee Glens, a nonprofit organization specializing in mental health and addictions.
  • By Mary Ruiz |
  • July 11, 2012
My View: New hope for addictions

In 2005, Angela (we'll use first names to protect privacy) was in a serious automobile accident.

  • East County
  • Opinion
"Sometimes we need to let go of things for things to happen," Michelle Phillips says of her rock-bottom days. "I'm prepared for anything now. I'm grateful for those days, even if I didn't know at the time that everything would work out."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 26, 2011
Michelle Phillips: A thing of beauty

Makeup artist Michelle Phillips is using her love of cosmetics to empower women. The publication of her first book proves the mission is much more than a vanity project.

  • Arts + Culture
Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
Search for next Longboat town manager begins

Town Commission hopes for a qualified candidate with local know-how.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 23, 2012
Going the Distance: Sarasota man to run 3,273 miles

Ultra-distance runner and Sarasota resident John Pyle will run from San Francisco to Key West as part of the Patriot Run Across America.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 2200 Oriole Drive recently sold for $1,375,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 11, 2018
Oriole Drive home sells for $1,375,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 25-29.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Superintendent Rick Mills said the budget process, his first, was challenging because the district had to create a line-item budget from scratch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
School board adopts budget

The Manatee County School Board unanimously adopted a $568.3 million budget Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
Elizabeth Sykes (Photo by Barbara Banks, courtesy of Sarasota Ballet)
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 7, 2014
Sarasota Ballet promotes dancers

Iain Webb announced four promotions within Sarasota Ballet on Monday, Oct. 6.

  • Arts + Culture
The city worked with merchants and the film crew to coordinate the shooting earlier this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Filming disturbs St. Armands merchants

Despite restrictions on special events in St. Armands Circle during season, film crews are allowed to gather footage in the commercial district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2010
Haile TSA team takes top honors

Haile's Technology Student Association team took first place in the district and state TSA competitions before heading to nationals this weekend.

  • East County
  • Schools
Regional Director of the American Heart Association Whitney Carney and Heart Specialist of Sarasota Dr. Chippy Nalluri.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Go Red '80s Dance Party

The American Heart Association hosted an 80's dance party on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Darwins on Fourth to celebrate a decade of heart disease awareness for women. The Go For Red campaign dispels the myth that heart disease is only a man's disease: since 1984 more women have died from heart disease than men. Boston Scientific sponsored the dance party, which promoted cardiovascular exercise and a good time for guests.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nicole Unger |
  • August 5, 2014
Day Trippin' — Paddle boarding in the South Siesta mangroves

Day Trippin' — Paddle boarding in the South Siesta mangroves

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Longbeach Village neighborhood saw flooding in the streets beginning Sunday. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2012
Debby Downer: Tropical Storm Debby strikes Longboat Key

Tropical Storm Debby was an unwelcome guest but appears to have spared the Key major damages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Cops Corner

3:12 a.m. - 600 block of Washington Boulevard. Complainant told police there was an extremely bad smell coming from a Dumpster. He said he felt it may be a "death" smell. The responding officer wrote in his report: "Smells like a trash Dumpster. No smell of death."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Cops Corner

The nose knows 3:12 a.m. - 600 block of Washington Boulevard. Complainant told police there was an extremely bad smell coming from a Dumpster. He said he felt it may be a 'death' smell. The responding officer wrote in his report: 'Smells like a trash Dumpster. No smell of death.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Our View

About that 25.8% tax hike ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Natalie Almeter sings a solo in "Marriage of Figaro" at the Sarasota Opera in 2015.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2018
East County soprano heads toward the world of professional opera.

Natalie Almeter has bright future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2012
Observed: Olympic Pride

I can't believe the Olympics already are over.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Downtown merchants believe an amplified music system would help attract shoppers.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 3, 2017
Downtown merchants make play for music

Businesses in downtown Sarasota want to add amplified music throughout the district to enhance visitors' experience.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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