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Sarasota County Schools is investigating the incident and could take disciplinary action.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 23, 2018
Sarasota County Schools responds to racist 'promposal' from Riverview student

In response to the racist message, Sarasota County Schools made counselors available on Riverview's campus, and will be organizing a forum to discuss racism in the district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CitySide developer Jay Tallman sat on the committee evaluating the expanded improvement district, which got a cold reception from other project representatives.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2015
Rosemary developers caution against improvement district

Representatives for three Rosemary District projects said they still view investment in the neighborhood as a high-risk proposition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairwoman Donna Koffman, Renee Phinney, Co-Chairman Dave Koffman, Terri Klauber and Amanda Mason
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 25, 2017
Fairytale Ball teaches guests the power of a little pixie dust

“A Sprinkle of Pixie Dust” was held on March 25 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Courtesy photo. Pine View student Aravind Byju meets President Barack Obama.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 30, 2015
Pine View student meets President Obama

Aravind Byju made the trip to Washington D.C. with the American Legion Boys Nation.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 20, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Oct. 8 through Oct. 14, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Pat Seidensticker, of TableSeide Restaurant Group, and Mike Santa Lucia co-own Oak & Stone with Brett Decklever.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2016
Oak & Stone opens with self-service model

With its self-service beer technology, Oak & Stone puts the customer in charge.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
Seguso family celebrates daughter's christening

Lennon Shy Charlotte Seguso, the youngest daughter of Robbie and Carling Bassett Seguso and granddaughter of Sue Bassett Klauber, was baptized Jan. 2, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kris Brzostek points out an indent on a Quahog or hard-shell clam that could have been used as a tool by natives.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 4, 2016
Archaeologists dig up history at Phillippi Estate Park

Public is invited to observe experts unearth ancient tools and more Tuesday, Jan. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 18, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Mama's Pasta Bowl

With more than 30 years in the food industry, restaurant owner Denis O'Donnell knows a few things about food.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2018
Mom vs. mom turns to threats

Cops corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Elisa Hansen returns to the Ringling to lead the efforts of the art library.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 19, 2014
The Ringling hires familiar face to head art library

Elisa Hansen, who worked at the Ringling previously from 1989 to 1995, returns to Sarasota to be head librarian of its extensive art library.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 14, 2009
Film Review: 'Valentino: The Last Emperor'

Never having been a slave to fashion, I didn't expect to care much for 'Valentino: The Last Emperor.' I was delightfully mistaken.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 1, 2013
Commission sets millage rate

Manatee County commissioners today set an unchanged millage rate and agreed to give money to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to increase staff there.

  • East County
  • News
Ethan Frizzell, Ernie Withers and Sue Frizzell. Photos by Amanda Morales
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
Sound of hope

The holiday season hasn't officially started until our favorite bell ringers return to their posts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 13, 2010
'Stupid Cupid' party all fun, no fuss

Junior League held its annual "Stupid Cupid" Valentine's Day party at Libby's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Scout's honor

Eagle Scout candidate Alex Ruschau and other members of Boy Scout Troop 14 are volunteering their time to help Wilkinson Elementary students plant a vegetable garden at the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Matthew R. Olsen and Matthew Andersen in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of David Ives' "The School for Lies."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 1, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'The School for Lies'

"The School for Lies" is great theater - brainy text, brilliantly realized and entertaining from start to finish.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2010
Manatee County to hold workshop

Manatee County commissioners will hold a workshop Aug. 31 to discuss various county standards and regulations.

  • East County
  • News
Charles "C.J." Wickersham is a 2008 graduate of Manatee High School.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 26, 2011
Key shark victim to undergo surgery

Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham is scheduled for surgery this afternoon following a weekend shark attack.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Payne Park playground, opened in 2012, is closed annually for inspection, the city said in a release.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2015
Payne Park playground closed through June 22

The city is conducing repairs and inspections at the Payne Park playground, closing the structure to the public for more than a week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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