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Johnnie Williams IV.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.16.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.16.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2011
DSA wants to attract more people downtown

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance has revamped its website and is launching an aggressive marketing campaign. to attract more people downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Event chairs Embracing Our Differences board member Graci McGillicuddy, Board Chairman Dennis McGillicuddy and event speaker Booker High School principal and Florida Principal of the Year Rachel Shelley.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 5, 2017
Embracing Our Differences celebrates its 15th season

Embracing Our Differences held its annual luncheon celebrating its 15th season on Dec. 5 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Jill Brunson of Chic on the Cheap and Nancy Taussig of Barefoot Weddings
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Party on the Patio

Longboat Key Chamber members mingled Tuesday, July 9, at the chamber office to network and get to know their business community. Approximately 50 people attended where they enjoyed horderves and jazz and classical guitar played by Marc Manino.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Arbomar board, unit owner reach settlement

The board reached an agreement with Pete DiNicola, but for now, it's not the end of lawsuits at the 31-unit Longboat condo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Devyn Dugger, president of Dickerson Distributing, and John Saputo, Gold Coast Eagle Distributing CEO. Courtesy photo
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 5, 2014
Gulf Coast beer biz swigs Ohio expansion

John Saputo's Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Expenditures missing include overtime pay, money for the international baccalaureate program at three schools, busing to athletic events and band uniforms.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 5, 2012
Another $7 million hidden from Manatee County school budget

Interim Manatee County Schools Superintendent David Gayler found another $7 million of unbudgeted items in the district's budget.

  • East County
  • News
The interchange is the largest and first in Florida. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2017
Diverging diamond 'fully operational'

State officials say diverging diamond is fully open, but crews still have some work to do.

  • East County
  • News
Sanborn Studios agreed to create 117 new full-time positions in its agreement with Sarasota County in 2010. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 4, 2014
County files lawsuit against Sanborn Studios

Sarasota County officially filed against the film production company July 28 for breaching its contract with the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Longboat fire marshal to speak at seminar

A fire safety seminar for high-rise condominium residents will be held on Longboat key next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 14, 2017
Cornelle Maxfield speaks to Longboat Democrats

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly meeting on Feb. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2015
County to discuss health care dilemma

The Manatee County Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta Key trolley slated for July

The Siesta Key trolley and plans to amend the outdoor-display ban both took steps forward at a Siesta Key Village Association meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gold Coast Eagle President John Saputo, right, expands his company.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 3, 2014
Gold Coast Eagle acquires Ohio-based distributorship

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 7 No. 1 fan 8:54 p.m. -- 6400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD). Public Drunkenness. Police found a man sleeping on a bench at the intersection of General Harris Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive. He told police he had fallen asleep while listening to a game on the radio and was given a ride to his parents' house on Lyons Lane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 14, 2009
My View: Mo' Money! Mo' control!

The Sarasota County Commission could not bring itself to eliminate or even reduce impact fees, even temporarily. It's a neurosis.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton's Zanthia Monroe tries on glasses with help from Sarasota volunteer Jenny King.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 11, 2016
RAM clinic services hundreds at Manatee Technical College

Local residents can receive free medical care through Sunday

  • East County
  • News
Colors in the Dark performed on the youth stage, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues

People had fun rocking out on Hillview Street, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival. All proceeds benefited the All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 26, 2009
Buchanan nominates 12 to U.S. Service Academies

Braden River High School student James Watson Bradin III was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

  • East County
  • News
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