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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 20, 2016
McNeal Elementary ESOL program helps students learn English

From Hungarian to Portuguese, Kelly Smart helps students of all languages succeed.

  • East County
  • Schools
Barbara Shulla, Lashunda Thomas and Christine Briandi have worked together on the project for a few years.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota ladies show love to homeless

The Ladies of Grace Bags ministry delivers to the homeless population in Gillespie Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I could have used it as an excuse to take a self-destructive path and to have a chip on my shoulder, but I made the decision to be different. I wanted to make a change," Cedric Hameed says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 10, 2013
Waxing poetic: Cedric Hameed

Poetry changed Cedric Hameed's life - now he's paying it forward.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 17, 2017
Bird Key revels in St. Patrick's Day Party

Residents enjoyed a Irish dance performance before a buffet dinner on March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Atlantic safety Sharrod Neasman, a 2010 graduate of Braden River High, was signed by the Atlanta Falcons April 30, as a college free agent. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.12.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.12.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Neal Communities President Pat Neal says the property will be a continuation, of sorts, of Central Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2014
Neal purchases land in Lakewood Ranch

Neal Communities has purchased 111 acres from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County commissioners today paved the way for a 103-room hotel next to Der Dutchman.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 7, 2016
Commissioners bless 103-room Pinecraft hotel

The Sarasota County Commission has approved plans for a new hotel in the Pinecraft neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 1, 2015
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Baci

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe Baci with owner Roberto Mei and chef Eldis Rodriguez as they prepare tomato risotto with pan seared diver scallops.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Our View

How you pay for others' care

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2014
Laying the groundwork: Triforce Pictures brings West Coast vibe to the Gulf Coast

Laying the groundwork: Triforce Pictures brings West Coast vibe to the Gulf Coast

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 11, 2018
Designing Daughters host pre-gala pool party at Art Ovation

After rain showers that morning, the party was moved from rooftop to main level.

  • Black Tie
Andrea DeStefano and Kelly Granquist show off their Kindness Project rocks.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 6, 2017
Rock solid relationship

your town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 14, 2017
Selby Gardens exhibit takes a fresh look at Marc Chagall

The modernist artist has been exhibited many times, but never in this context — and never in a botanical garden.

  • Arts + Culture
The pristine sands of Siesta Key can make vacations to other waterfronts underwhelming.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 20, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Quirks that make you a Sarasotan

From sand-snobbery to artistic opinions, here are five things that make you a Sarasotan.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May is accepting “higher and better” offers that may come forth before an auction scheduled for 2 p.m. June 19 in his Tampa courtroom.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 13, 2014
Colony Lender's attempt to delay auction fails

A motion to delay the auction of a bankrupt estate was denied by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • April 9, 2015
That Fit Girl: Meal prep

That Fit Girl: Meal prep

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 3, 2009
Big Olaf opens on Ranch Main

The new ice cream spot welcomed its first customers today at the Lakewood Ranch shopping plaza.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 6, 2015
County approves redevelopment of commercial node

Developers will bring a Wawa and Walmart grocery to the corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium staff with Longboat Key Turtle Watch members.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 6, 2019
Longboat Key Turtle Watch donates to Mote

The Turtle Watch has donated over $80,000 to the aquarium over the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 30, 2017
Aqua Kids snorkel into summer fun

Mote campers snorkeled New Pass Inlet and field sampled Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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