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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 8, 2017
Library Foundation celebrates successful fundraiser

In mid-November the Library Foundation for Sarasota County was $140,000 of raising $450,000 by Dec. 31, but its patrons came through in just a nick of time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents in about 100 homes were to have been notified by the end of the day Friday, Jan. 20. Those residents are on Goodwater Street, Blue Water Avenue, Bowline Drive, Prairie Lane and Markridge Road.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 20, 2012
Gulf Gate Estates residents advised about water project

A Sarasota County map shows the streets in Gulf Gate Estates where a boil-water advisory will go into effect Jan. 24

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sally Ullman says she's always wanted to travel to Africa, but now she wants to help protect wildlife there.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
University Place photographer focuses on African wildlife

Professional photographer presents her passion at Sarasota exhibit.

  • East County
  • News
Bev and Bill Plummer, Randy and Elliot Keyne and Janie and Don Griffin
  • By Katy Arrillaga |
  • December 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Diamond and Crystal Charity Ball

Members of the University Park Women's Club enjoyed their seventh annual Diamond and Crystal Charity Ball Dec. 10. This year's event was themed "Fire and Ice." Proceeds from the event benefited The Food Bank of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Puppies like this one from St. Croix should be available for adoption in about two weeks. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch rescue takes animals from St. Croix

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue has taken 24 animals left homeless by Hurricane Maria.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 18, 2015
Chamber to hold Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's monthly Business After Hours will be on Aug. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Dustin Babin, Aleksandr Krapivkin and Wes Tolman in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory' s production of "A View from the Bridge." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2017
Theater review: 'A View from the Bridge'

Doom comes to Brooklyn in Asolo Conservatory production of Arthur Miller classic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 20, 2017
Sarasota named one of the happiest cities in the U.S.

National Geographic ranked the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton region as the 14th happiest in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 14, 2012
The discovery of Zija

The discovery of Zija

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Grayson Tullio, 8, is excited to have his own service dog, Hooch, at home with him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 30, 2012
Golden Returns

Eight-year-old Grayson Tullio, who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, brought home his new service dog, Hooch, Friday, May 18.

  • East County
  • News
Meet this week's Athlete of the Week, Olivia Ortiz
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Olivia Ortiz

Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz crossed the finish line in 18 minutes, 49.27 seconds to finish first overall at the 19th Annual Canes Classic 5K Sept. 5 at G.T. Bray Park. The 16-year-old followed up her victory with a second-place finish (18:26.30) at the Dejà Vu Invitational Sept. 9 in Tampa. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
(Photo by Dex Honea) Levine Ellsworth, an 87-year-old Michigan resident, drove his 2015 Subaru Outback through the front of Harry’s Convenience Store Monday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2017
UPDATE: Longboat crash causes thousands in damages

The 86-year-old man who drove through the front of Harry’s Convenience Store caused as much as $100,000 in damage to the storefront.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ricki Bertoni, Octavio Martin, Kate Honea, Jamie Carter and Ricardo Graziano create their own ballets for the 2011 to 2012 season closer "Theatre of Dreams." Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 25, 2012
Sarasota Ballet dance a new role

Five Sarasota Ballet dancers try out new positions, as choreographers.

  • Arts + Culture
School Choice sessions start Jan. 8.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2017
Manatee schools announce open enrollment requirements

The first wave of open choice enrollment starts Jan. 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Interim Superintendent David Gayler says he accomplished the first two goals — stabilizing the budget to find out what led to the 2011-2012 budget deficit of $3.4 million and putting in the repairs so it never happens again. File photo
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
'Short-timer' has regrets but feels proud

Interim Superintendent David Gayler used his trademark calm to stabilize a broken budget and heal shattered trust for Manatee County Schools.

  • East County
  • News
Fifth-grader Imani Maddox demonstrated a number of tricks, including jump roping on one leg.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Jump for Fun

Students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their jump roping skills and techniques during the school's annual Jump for Fun March 28. Fifth-grade students demonstrated a variety of tricks, including a line of fire, frogs and triple back flips, among numerous others, before the rest of the school joined in on the fun. The event served as the culmination of a fundraiser in which students raised $6,865.81 for the school's art, music and physical education programs.

  • East County
  • Schools
Norma Roembke, Sen. Nancy Detert and Linda Long. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 26, 2013
Tiger Bay panelists discuss Florida's economic future

A panel discussed topics ranging from the Panama Canal to water management but focused on retaining young professionals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 8, 2009
VFW installs new commander

The Plantations resident George Johnston will lead VFW Post 12055 in 2009-2010.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 7, 2013
Commissioners to discuss SCAT, pedestrian safety

Sarasota County Commissioners are set to meet Tuesday in Venice; pedestrian safety and public transportation for disadvantaged citizens is on the agenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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