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Impact100 SRQ held its fundraising reveal event on April 16 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2025
Impact100 SRQ raises $864,000 for grants to nonprofits

Grants of $108,000 will be awarded later in 2025 to nonprofits working in five areas of philanthropy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Venice Theatre launched its diamond anniversary season with "The Torch Bearers," the first play it ever produced.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch freshman Rachel Woods competed in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 breaststroke.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 25, 2010
Mustangs win county championships

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls swim teams both came out victorious at the Manatee County Championships Oct. 20 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 73: David Reeves Fairey

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Austin Buckstein, 5, wanted to have his picture taken with Santa alone.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2010
Santa visits Tara Elementary

Santa Claus made a special visit to Tara Elementary School Dec. 3. Guests enjoyed a dinner of pizza and pasta, dancing and pictures with St. Nick.

  • East County
  • News
Wendi Golden has played golf for most of her life. File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2012
GSJGA taps new executive director

River Club resident Wendi Golden was named the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association's new executive director at the end of February.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2012
News Briefs

Economic development coordinator resigns; New Sarasota library foundation forms; Tree removed from North Sarasota park

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Enforce Sarasota's eight-year term limits; Absolute power corrupts

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mote Vice President for Aquarium, Education and Outreach Dan Debak, Rick Piccolo and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 18, 2018
Mote shares aquarium plans with Manatee County leaders

The "Come SEA the future" event took place on Oct. 18 at Pier 22 Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2014
Classmates help international students navigate high school

Three seniors at Cardinal Mooney High started a club this year to help international students get more involved.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelly Senchyshak watches as her sister Kyra putts during the 2015 Tee up for Sea Turtles with Turtle Inc.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 12, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.12.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The set as it appears on stage, as designed by Judy Gailen. The blue portion of the wall is on a turret and transforms into a hidden bar. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 10, 2013
Scene & Heard

The perfect set to commit a murder; First of bi-annual art installation; Second installment of the now known

  • Arts + Culture
Roger Pettingell visits one of his listings.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 21, 2024
A day in the life with Sarasota's top Realtor

Roger Pettingell, Sarasota's best-selling Realtor for the 14th year, shares keys to his success in real estate and his efforts to humanize his work life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At least in the short term, Larry Thompson said it is unlikely for the college to resume a partnership with the town of Longboat Key in building a Town Center. Photo Courtesy of Ringling College of Art and Design
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 5, 2021
Ringling College unlikely to partner with Longboat, president says

Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson cited several reasons why it's "not probable" for a partnership to resume.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 12, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Colleen O'Bryant

Colleen O'Bryant, a Sarasota native, is relatively new to BMX, but she is already skilled on her bike.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Site work is underway at the site of the new Sarasota County Administrative Center in Fruitville Farms. In the background is Celery Fields, a county park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 3, 2023
County approves millions for new administration center

The Sarasota County Commission has funded construction of its new administration center with $28 million in bonds and a $75.1 million budget amendment. The building is expected to be completed in late 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Connie Lyke-Brown in 2022
  • By James Peter |
  • November 10, 2023
Sarasota woman sets NYC Marathon record

Connie Lyke-Brown, 80, has run 44 consecutive New York City marathons and won her age group this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
After the city rejected the first proposal, Selby Gardens revised the proposed height of the parking garage by more than 40%.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2020
Selby Gardens project set for City Commission review

Last year, the City Commission turned away Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ proposed master plan. Will a revised pitch produce a different outcome this month?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The School Board of Manatee County unanimously approved salary increases for teachers and raises for paraprofessionals for the 2020-2021 school year during the board's meeting Jan. 12.Ă‚
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2021
School Board of Manatee County approves salary increases

School District of Manatee County increases starting teacher salary to $51,630.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 15, 2018
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet celebrate a new season

Meet Me at the Barre was hosted Oct. 15 at the FSU Center for The Performing Arts.

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