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Karen Nikla’s fourth-grade class members at Robert E. Willis Elementary School explored their creativity.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 20, 2019
A place for poetry

Fourth-grade teacher Karen Nikla spent a month of class time exploring poetry, reading the likes of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky and teaching her students the magic of weaving words.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hosts its Health and Wellness Expos from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 23, at the hospital.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2019
Healthy fun

There's something to do every day.

  • Health
The Youth Library room at the Sarasota County Selby Library.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 28, 2019
Baltimore Orioles help promote love of learning, literacy in Sarasota County

For the eighth consecutive year, students in the greater Sarasota community have the opportunity to tackle books in exchange for baseball tickets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Tapalaga watches as a SCAT bus drives by her as she protests in front of the County Administration building.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 7, 2019
Potential SCAT plans spark concern, confusion

County Commission this month expects to discuss potential private ways forward for public transit system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hein Jung — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Concert Association matinee event showcases strong partnership

Hein Jung and Grigorios Zamparas create an architecture of song in upcoming Music Matinee concert.

  • Arts + Culture
The owners of the Midtown Plaza shopping center, which formerly housed a Winn-Dixie, see residential zoning as an attractive path to redevelopment in the future.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2019
City explores mixed-use option for shopping centers

Could residential zoning be a path to redeveloping languishing commercial plazas throughout Sarasota?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Neville Marine Preserve is surrounded by mangroves.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 11, 2019
Siesta Key residents' help sought on preserve plan

Officials are looking to pursue a project that may help to reduce nitrogen pollution and support the local tourism industry just south of Turtle Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 15, 2019
'American Sherlock Holmes' home for sale on St. Armands

The home, previously owned by William J. Burns, is on the market for $3.75 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 16, 2019
Town shifts Village's drive for resident passes into park

Commissioners agree to look at possible changes in no-parking zones, valet rules and speed limits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stan Edelson won the 800 meter race at the Florida Senior Games (3:29.89).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasotan takes home 800 meter medal at Florida Senior Games

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 9, 2018
Siesta Drive safety campaign asks for resident support

Part of the road is slated to be restriped, but Make Siesta Drive Safer has more plans in the works.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch girls lacrosse team huddles prior to its first-ever game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2018
Mustangs stick to their lacrosse goals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Days before his Sarasota Balloon Festival runs from March 8-11, promoter Ricky Garvie supervises as the carnival attractions arrive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2018
New balloon festival takes off in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 9, 2018
Dr. Robert Sherley Howell

Dr. Robert Sherley Howell died at his home in Lexington, KY on March 7, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
City Neighborhood Planner Nancy Kelly speaks at a Tuesday meeting regarding upcoming construction along Osprey Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
Neighbors, businesses seek Osprey project info

This summer, the city plans to begin a resurfacing project running from Bahia Vista Street to Siesta Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOL: Developer, town work together on rec-center redo

Multi-purpose room could host art class, boat show.

  • April Fools
A proposed Florida Senate bill would allow builders to remove trees from private property without city intervention.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 25, 2018
City lobbies to retain tree regulation power

Residents and officials are fighting against a state bill that would eliminate the city’s right to regulate the removal of trees from private property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Hannah Witham (2) takes the court for the final time at Braden River.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2018
Pirates treasure record season

Braden River girls basketball finishes with school-record 20 wins.

  • East County
  • Sports
Clarence Arrington is happy to be coaching his Sarasota Military Academy wrestling team after three years at Braden River High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2018
SMA wrestling team, with four district champs, gets mindset from its coach

Clarence Arrington returned to the program in 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 4, 2016
Longboat Key kicks off Independence Day with Freedom Fest

The annual Fourth of July celebration had around 200 attendees

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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