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Courtesy photo. Newly appointed principals for Fruitville, Lakeview and Tatum Ridge elementary schools.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 20, 2015
Three new elementary school principals appointed

With the school year coming to a close Superintendent Lori White announces that three elementary schools will be appointed new principals. Pending approval by the School Board of Sarasota County, Fruitville, Lakeview and Tatum Ridge elementary schools

  • Sarasota
  • News
Developers sold the proposed building as a benefit for Pineapple Park, but opponents said it would eliminate pivotal green space.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 1, 2016
City Commission OKs Lemon Avenue land deal

Residents rallied in opposition to a proposed development they said would eliminate downtown green space, but the city approved the sale of a property near Pineapple Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
Cops Corner

A man reported that an unknown person entered his hotel room the night before and removed three bottles of prescription medication valued at $130.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
"The Procuress" by Han Van Meegeren is a forgery of Johannes Vermeer.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 21, 2014
The Ringling opens "Intent to Deceive"

"Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries in the Art World" curated by Collete Loll opens this week. The exhibit challenges perceptions of authenticity and points to the serious problem art fraud poses for museums and dealers. It opens May 23 and runs through Aug. 3, at The Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Sheriff's Office representatives, including Sheriff Brad Steube, wait ready to fight for additional funding.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 30, 2015
Manatee sets millage rate

Manatee County will not raise its millage rate to fund additional budget requests.

  • East County
  • News
Tides will be higher than normal this weekend due to an "extreme super moon" event worldwide.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2011
'Super moon' to raise tides

The moon will be extremely close to the Earth this weekend, creating larger than usual tides on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Josh Siegel Nick and Jen Tullio, with their son, Grayson, and Nick and Samantha Dzembo, with their son, Connor, use running as a way to raise funds for research on the disorders from which their children suffer.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 15, 2014
Running mates

Two East County families, the Tullios and Dzembos, run to support their sons, who suffer from different - but similar - disorders.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2012
Ranch hospital gets early Christmas gift

The Payton Wright Foundation has donated $2,200 worth of gifts for the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 31, 2016
Sarasota officials to discuss Rosemary condos

The city’s development review committee this week will vet plans for a 62-unit, five-story building in the burgeoning Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Wilcher and Jacqueline Spencer share a moment on the dance floor.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 15, 2015
Goodwill Manasota helps keep the spirit of '45 alive

Goodwill Manasota hosts dinner for veterans to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: James Murray Hildreth

James Murray Hildreth, 71, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., and Longboat Key, died Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Parking Manager Mark Lyons said the city is still on track to implement paid parking on downtown streets and garages next year.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2017
City proceeds with paid parking plans

There’s more groundwork left, but the city is making advances toward implementing paid parking downtown next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 17, 2009
Film Review: 'The Merry Gentleman'

Film Review: 'The Merry Gentleman'

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines discusses growth during a better Government Association of Sarasota County meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 2, 2015
Hines to run for re-election to County Commission

Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines has filed to run in the 2016 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nina Taylor
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 29, 2015
Nina Taylor Pet Salon to take over Alicia’s Grooming

The grooming salon to open Sept. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Photo by Matt Walsh
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2015
News briefs

Aqua condo breaks ground; Marbut checks in on county homelessness initiatives; Try Transit Day

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 16, 2010
Local skaters revel in Olympic debut

Local pairs figure skaters Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig concluded their Olympic debut Feb. 15 with personal best scores for free skate and overall score, finishing 10th in the pairs figure skating competition at the Pacific Coliseum. Teammates Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett finished 13th.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Lakewood Ranch plans fishy lake solution

Carp may be part of a program to improve the aesthetics of the Ranch's stormwater ponds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • November 11, 2013
Factory Girl: Equality Gala

Factory Girl: Equality Gala

  • Sarasota
  • News
Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston with Jeanne Dubi, of Sarasota Audubon Society, Kevin Barton, of Wildlife Center of Venice, and Dr. Robin Jenkins, of Peace River Wildlife Center. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2013
Wildlife groups flock to SOS

Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston wants the group to improve its relationship with other organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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