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Julie Aranibar celebrated her election to the Manatee County School Board with her children, Jackie and John.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng |
  • November 2, 2010
Aranibar, Steube win

The Polo Grill and Bar was full of joy Nov. 2 as both Manatee County School Board candidate Julie Aranibar and Florida House District 67 candidate Greg Steube celebrated victories in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Do what’s best for the children
  • By Karen Rose |
  • June 6, 2024
Do what’s best for the children

Data showing rising third-grade reading scores are proof Superintendent Terry Connor’s changes are producing positive results.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • March 18, 2026
A Sarasota Townhome Collection Designed for Rooftop Living

The idea of lounging by a pool or taking a quick dip is always enticing, especially when that pool is in one’s private backyard or roof! This was the vision behind the development of One Park Sarasota’s Townhouse Collection. These three-story townhouses, located on the north side of the luxury condominium with views of The Bay, are redefining downtown Sarasota living.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Rheanna King, Lucy Dellosso, Mia Hanes, Hanah Wadud, Owen Heinz, Lilly Lazar
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 1, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Youth Sailing Program

The Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's annual summer camp allows students ages 5-18 to gain sailing experience and knowledge on land and out in the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The number of tourists to visit Sarasota County is up 5% this year.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 15, 2013
Sarasota tourism sees another banner year

Sarasota County tourism revenue grew by more than 10% last year, continuing a trend in the tourism industry's growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Decoration Destination

Every holiday season, Benderson Development, owner of 1.5 million square feet of commercial space along University Parkway, quietly lights up the roadway.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble Conductor Joseph Miller conducts the band during The Star Spangled Banner.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 22, 2023
Artsy sounds welcome in Waterside of Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's new Sights and Sounds series provides a cultural boost.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2009
Fellowship hall receives a face lift

Renovations to the Vamo United Methodist Church fellowship hall began a couple of weeks ago and are almost complete.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida Studio Theatre's 14th annual Sarasota Improv Festival takes place July 12-13.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 3, 2024
Sarasota Improv Festival leaves the script behind

FST’s annual Sarasota Improv Festival creates spontaneous comedy with careful planning.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 5, 2013
District office leads new Manatee Schools' plan

The Manatee County School District has announced 96 cuts to district office staff and the addition of new positions as part of a $21.9 million savings plan.

  • East County
  • News
Alexander Stuart plays Lee, a former high school football star whose life unexpectedly intersects with that of Leigh, a do-gooder statistician played by Rachel Moulton, in FST's "Paralyzed."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 4, 2023
'Paralyzed' explores duality of life in gripping world premiere at FST

A suicide note sparks spirited soul-searching in Florida Studio Theatre's play "Paralyzed."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 29, 2022
This Week in A+E: March 31 to April 6

Festivals dot the landscape, including Chalk, Film and La Musica, in an action-packed week of Sarasota arts and entertainment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 9, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jenny Townsend wanted to create a place for music lovers of all ages to meet and collaborate.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 9, 2016
Music Compound: a business of note

After Keyboards and More closed its State Road 70 location, some employees find a home at Music Compound.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 10, 2015
Sarasota restaurants featured on FoodNetwork.com

Sarasota restaurants featured on FoodNetwork.com

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A development concept plan shows how Neal Communities plans to transform more than 500 acres of agricultural land east of I-75.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2017
Top Story - March: Neal buys south Sarasota land for $20 million

Catch up on the new top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 24, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christopher and Emmy Treston and Janice and Michael Novello look forward to the new parish activity center and rectory.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 14, 2024
Our Lady of the Angels begins another expansion

Bucking nationwide church attendance trends, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church embarks on its second expansion in six years.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Interim Transportation Planning Director Jonathan Paul will discuss bus rapid transit, which utilizes rails for public transportation during the Jan. 30 Sarasota County Commission meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2013
SCAT needs $1.8 million for Siesta Key route

Sarasota County Area Transit must allocate nine bus operator positions and buy two buses to start a new route on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2022
Women's Golf Association ends season on Longboat Key

The golf group played together for the last time on April 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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