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Chairwoman Marie Avery with committee members Shawna Hickscranston and JoAnn Strutt
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Dine, Dance and Donate

Guests gathered at Fete Ballroom Thursday, Oct. 10, for a silent auction event benefiting All Children's Hospital.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chairwoman Terri Najmolhoda with Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Lisa Berger
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2017
iconcept gives local designers creative opportunity

The 9th annual event was held at Saks Fifth Avenue on Feb. 19.

  • Black Tie
Courtesy Photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 22, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'Not Waving, but Drowning'

A gem of a film that explores the adventurist idea of uprooting and reestablishing oneself.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 17, 2017
Gulfshore and Twin Shores strike pot of gold

The residences' 41st annual parade brought the luck of the Irish to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy's new $5 million facility will house the Dick Vitale Family Student Center and Dart Foundation STEM Center. Courtesy rendering
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 3, 2014
Building STEMs from hopes of college preparation

The Out-of-Door Academy gives middle and high school students a glimpse of college-level thinking with new facility.

  • East County
  • News
Rodger Skidmore
  • By Rodger Skidmore |
  • September 26, 2013
My View: Common Core should be viewed as 'the floor'

Despite what some believe, states would have the right to amend and augment their version of Common Core. Florida should not defund it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mills says the district will close out the fiscal year with at least $8 million in reserves — a number that could shrink based on how much the district loses as a consequence of two state audits.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 10, 2014
Superintendent meets with state education commissioner

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills is in Tallahassee today to meet with Pam Stewart, Florida Department of Education commissioner, in his bid to reduce costs owed to the state.

  • East County
  • News
"I haven't figured out exactly what it is I possess," Will Little says of his acting. "I'm in it, so I can't see it."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2011
Little big star

Third-year conservatory student Will Little sizzles as an African dwarf in love with a married queen in the Asolo Rep's 'Las Meninas.'

  • Arts + Culture
East County sports roundup: 03.17.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 17, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.17.17

East County sports roundup: 03.17.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Tangerines, Ruby Red grapefruits and navel oranges make great additions to recipes.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 12, 2011
The fruits of winter 101

From naval oranges to golden white grapefruit, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the best citrus to snack on during the winter months.

  • Arts + Culture
Search consultant Colin Baenziger, of Colin Baenziger & Associates, told the Sarasota Observer Tuesday he was surprised by the commission's decision.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2012
Year in review: July 2012, 'Search for new city leader continues'

Search consultant Colin Baenziger suggests the city manager salary maximum be raised from $180,000 to $215,000 for the position to attract a wider range of candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The increasing number of new projects in Sarasota have inspired the city to reconsider its assessment of impact fees on developers.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2016
As city considers development fees, builders brace for impact

The city of Sarasota could soon restore and revise some of its impact fees on new developments, a growing trend facing builders in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Siesta Key Village Association has kicked up marketing this summer to add value to its members’ $50 annual fees.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2012
Village Association shifts focus to marketing

The Siesta Key organization aims to add more value to membership as it shifts stewardship of Village maintenance to Sarasota County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Brittany Wenger hopes to refine her project this summer.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 1, 2011
ODA student programs computer to detect cancer

Sophomore Brittany Wenger won second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

  • East County
  • News
A candidate debate will be held 7 p.m. tonight at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 11, 2013
Observer/PIC candidate debate tonight

All six commission candidates have agreed to participate in a forum co-sponsored by the Longboat Observer and the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sanborn Studios, LLC, who leased a space in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park in September 2010, has announced it will terminate its lease on its primary studio facility. File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2011
Production company to close Lakewood Ranch operation

Sanborn Studios has announced it will terminate its lease for its Lakewood Ranch studio.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River was hit by FHSAA sanctions on Aug. 8.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2018
Braden River athletics hit with FHSAA sanctions

Braden River was sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
Our View: Welcome Walmart

The idiom says"'two steps forward, one step back" - a description of how sometimes you make progress then lose a portion of it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Frank Cerullo, Jim McGuire, Sean McGrath and Justin Tracy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Movie Night

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church members didn't let Tropical Storm Debby get them down, instead, they gathered indoors and watched 'The Way' with Martin Sheen, Thursday, June 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The concrete walkway at Bayfront Park was damaged during tropical storm Debbie
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 18, 2012
Bayfront Park sidewalk to undergo repairs

FEMA will cover the cost of repairs to the concrete damaged during tropical storm Debbie.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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