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Tom Brugos, the STEM teacher, never thought when he started at Gene Witt Elementary School in 1994 that he would have 3D printers, robots and drones.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 1, 2024
Gene Witt Elementary School celebrates its 30th anniversary

Founding teachers say the family atmosphere and values of the school stay strong 30 years after it was built.

  • East County
  • Schools
Michael Nunes, Mary Bock, Robert Barney, Irina LaRose, Gregory Koss, Victoria Simko, David Roy and Sandra LaRose from David Gregory and Design 2000 salons.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 6, 2024
Longboat Key salons collaborate after hurricanes

David Gregory Salon opened its doors to Design 2000 Salon after it suffered great damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 20, 2024
Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch

The race is in its eighth year raising awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome while raising money for a wheelchair bicycle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kathy Kelley Ohlrich
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Kathy Kelley Ohlrich

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Some merchants have decided to close their stores on St. Armands Circle after two years of flood events.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 21, 2024
St. Armands leader asks city to revive its complete streets plan

Multiple flood events over two years leaves residents perplexed over drainage system as the "jewel of Sarasota" remains under water during its high season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shannon Hunt
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 14, 2025
Wellness lounge, cacao cafe opens in Rosemary District

The space, established by nonprofits Conscious Cause and Streets of Paradise Inc., is intended to foster contributions from the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Copenhagen Imports |
  • November 25, 2024
Furnishing Hope: How Copenhagen Imports is Giving Back to the Homeless This Holiday Season

Copenhagen Imports, is continuing its commitment to support Sarasota's homeless community through its popular annual Stressless promotion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Give responders high-fives
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 16, 2024
Give responders high-fives

Two hurricanes — Helene, a Cat 4 at landfall, and Milton, a Cat 3 at landfall — brought horrific catastrophes smack dab onto Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The home at 931 Norsota Way has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,154 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 9, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 16-27 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Bay Island home on Norsota Way tops the week's sales at $5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
FPL volunteers decorated Longboat Key Fire Station 92 for the holidays.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 29, 2024
FPL volunteers decorate Longboat Key Fire Rescue Station for the holidays

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue was the first stop in a holiday makeover tour of local police and fire stations by Florida Power and Light.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Resident worries about personal info after grocery delivery
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 18, 2024
Resident worries about personal info after grocery delivery

A Longboat Key resident called police after a delivery driver scanned her driver’s license to drop off a bottle of wine. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Wine Women & Shoes co-chairs Renee Phinney and Allison Imre have the guests laughing as they deliver their co-chair welcome.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 26, 2024
Wine, Women & Shoes Sarasota knocks the socks off its porcelain anniversary

Forty Carrots Family Center's largest fundraiser of the year did not disappoint with a dynamic fashion show and fabulous footwear.

  • Black Tie
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center is on track to finish its current expansion project by the spring of 2025.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 29, 2024
Nate's Honor expansion will be wrapped up in spring

The $16.5 million Journey Home Capital Campaign for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center is expected to be finished by spring.

  • East County
  • News
Woman discards suitcase with $22,000 check inside
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2025
Woman discards suitcase with $22,000 check inside

Angry over stolen money, a woman threw out her boyfriend's suitcase full of clothing and a check he had to deliver to his boss. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Toni Muirhead has loved creating beaded art to hang on trees along the Peaceful Path.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2024
12 things to do this summer in Manatee County

Take a look at things to do and places to go this summer in eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ringling Trail is an exmaple of a project that may receive funding from multimodal impact fees.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 4, 2024
City development impact fees likely to rise in 2025

Most recently updated in 2016, the multimodal impact fees imposed on developers aren't keeping up with the infrastructure needs brought by growth in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The top 10 stories of the Sarasota sports scene in 2024
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 22, 2024
The top 10 stories of the Sarasota sports scene in 2024

These moments and victories stood out among the rest this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michelle Sanchez, a paraprofessional at William H. Bashaw Elementary School, is able to spend more time with her son Tiago Sanchez now that she works at his school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 10, 2024
Manatee finds success recruiting from within school communities

Parents have been inspired to become paraprofessionals, teachers and administrators.

  • East County
  • Schools
East County's Arthur Matney was showing off his 2020 C8 Corvette at the Knights Car Show. "It's the most awesome car I've ever had," he says.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 2, 2024
Knights' car show in Lakewood Ranch benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Classic cars spark fun stories by all who attend the event at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key to appoint new commissioner to fill vacant seat
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 5, 2023
Longboat Key to appoint new commissioner to fill vacant seat

Commissioner Debbie Murphy’s resignation will go into effect Dec. 24. The town will have 30 days to appoint a replacement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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