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Neal Signature Homes representatives Randy Turkovics, Pat Neal, Charlene Neal, Michael Storey and Michael Greenberg are pleased with the sales. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2017
Luxury home builder sets the pace

Company hits second best month of the year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • May 22, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Joe Hambree and Kerry Kirschner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 5, 2015
Friends, colleagues celebrate Kirschner with party

To celebrate the accomplishments of former Sarasota Mayor and Executive Director of The Argus Foundation, Kerry Kirschner, friends, colleagues and family gathered Thursday night at The Field Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
RIAF's opening-night festivities kick off with Asphalt Orchestra, a 12-piece New York City marching band.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2011
RIAF reels in fresh faces and edgy entertainment

The Ringling International Arts Festival announces its fall lineup, starting with eclectic acts that defy labels.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 16, 2016
ODA accepts Global Cardboard Challenge

Families build and play games made from cardboard at Out-of-Door Academy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mollie Lafferman, Barbara Faulkner and Lee Gerber enjoy each other's company.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm Aire Fashion Show

The Palm Aire Country Club, Sarasota, housed its annual fashion show Nov. 8. Women of all ages came together to dine and check out the newest trends.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School's grade went from an A to a B.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2016
East County school grades drop

Lower-performing schools in Manatee, however, saw improvement

  • East County
  • Schools
Cate Eschmann, 12, didn't mind getting wet in the dunk tank, at a previous McNeal Winter Carnival.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: McNeal Winter Carnival

Proceeds from Saturday's annual Winter Carnival at McNeal Elementary School will help teachers fund their classrooms.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Antonio Saviano has been working for the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch since moving to Florida a little more than a year ago.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 11, 2014
Premier Sports has new leader

Lakewood Ranch resident Antonio Saviano recently became the new director of sports for the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 18, 2012
Sarasota County 911 reporting system temporarily offline until April 19

The server that processes reports of calls to the Sarasota County 911 Center is offline temporarily through Thursday, April 19. This interruption of service does not impact the ability of the public to reach 911 Emergency Services at any time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 29, 2013
Manatee Schools' parents petition teacher cuts

More than 1,300 parents of Manatee County Schools' children have signed a petition against the district's decision to eliminate 182 teaching positions for next year.

  • East County
  • News
Sammi Calabrese, Sarah Wertheimer and Shauna Malgieri
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Relay For Life Downtown Sarasota

Sarasota High School hosted the Relay for Life walk Saturday, April 5. The all-night event benefits the American Cancer Society and invited members of the public, cancer victims and survivors as well as family members to raise money for cancer research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The county budget had been on a steady decline from the 2009 fiscal year until 2012.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2012
Preliminary budget forecasted to increase 3%

The Sarasota County preliminary budget for the 2013 fiscal year is set at $893.6 million, with economic development spending more than double the previous year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioners approved a request for proposals for vendors seeking to operate a canoe/kayak rental business out of Jiggs Landing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 18, 2015
County seeks vendors for Jiggs Landing

A vendor would provide canoe/kayak and other rentals, as well as boat tours of the river.

  • East County
  • News
The menu at this year’s fish fry will offer the same fried favorites — plus Caesar salad and cornbread, minus fried green tomatoes.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 9, 2013
Historical Society Fish Fry nets new location, date

The Longboat Key Historical Society's annual fundraiser will offer the same fried favorites at Cedars Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Grants Committee Chairwoman Audrey Bear and Chalk Festival Executive Director Denise Kowal with Jeff Mayper.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 9, 2013
Business Observer

Key restaurants reopen for start of the season; The Peanut Shop opens on St. Armands Circle; Longboater contributes to Sarasota Chalk Festival

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 12, 2014
School board approves Braden River HS land sale

The Manatee County School Board agreed on a contract to sell undeveloped property at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
News Briefs

Bradenton Speedway welcomes new owners; Select GreyHawk amenities closed for renovations

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2009
Silvers signs with Nittany Lions

Lakewood Ranch High senior Johnny Silvers signed a letter-of-intent this afternoon to swim for Penn State.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County continues to grow as the economy picks up.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 24, 2017
INTERACTIVE: Sarasota County population grows 1.9%

Though its growth rate has stalled, U.S. Census Bureau estimates show Sarasota remains one of the fastest-growing counties in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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