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Superintendent Todd Bowden said that if this year’s millage rate was what it was in 2002 — when Sarasota voters first approved a one-mill increase, bringing the rate to 9.287 — the district budget would rise by $155 million.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2019
Sarasota School Board approves tentative 2019-20 budget

The sum of the general fund budget increased by $19 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch freshman A’Shawn Angel ran for a 50-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give the Mustangs a 14-7 lead.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 5, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High bests Braden River for third straight time

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated 21-7 its rival Braden River for the third straight time in its season opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
Co-owner Mark Wolfking plays Collins and Artistic Director Alex Beach plays Angel.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 19, 2014
Backstage Pass: Low-budget theater performs big-name production

The Comic Shack's theater group is composed of 18- to 43-year-olds (or Avant Guard, as they call themselves), and is presenting "Rent," for which they are proud of obtaining rights. This popular show is their first big-name production. The rest have been cabaret shows, improv by in-house troupe Shack of Fools and original works, such as "Dusk of the Dead," a zombie parody musical.

  • Arts + Culture
Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 29, 2014
Our View: The word for 2015: Aspire

Each year, you make resolutions. A variation on that is to select a word, one word to live by for the next 12 months.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
David Houle is a futurist author and lecturer.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 17, 2018
Futurist David Houle shares his vision of a brave new world

In the future according to David Houle, change is the only constant. Artists will have to adapt — starting now.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Letters to the Editor

PIC has lost its way; Response to PIC facts

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 27, 2009
Man on the street: Favorite memories

On Friday, we headed to The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, where employees and guests were saying goodbye while hotels and shops prepared to suspend operations as of Sunday, Sept. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
C.J. Ramsey (the Beast) and Zach Herman (Gaston), middle, act out a fight scene while Jouse Rivera (Cogsworth), Ryan O’Dell (Lumière), Sierra Schwabach (Mrs. Potts) and Emma Slotabec (Belle) watch.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 7, 2011
Middle-school drama takes center stage

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences students will perform the musical, 'Beauty and the Beast,' at 7 p.m. April 15 and 16, at the Booker High School Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gary Berns
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Friends of Lakewood Ranch

Opponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Matthew Minor, director of development and community engagement, Harvest House graduate Kristen Kohl, and Erin Minor, executive director of Harvest House
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 4, 2014
The Good News: Harvest House

For those struggling with addiction or homelessness, the organization offers social services for a fresh start.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jamie Gregorich prepares for a large dinner on a recent night at Euphemia Haye.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 13, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jamie Gregorich

You can see Jamie Gregorich on the season premier of "Hell's Kitchen" at 8 p.m. Monday, July 18, on FOX. But until then, learn more about the Euphemia Haye chef with our candid Q&A.

  • Arts + Culture
Buchanan talked about the importance of voting and asked students to reveal their interests before the mock debate began.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 31, 2012
Buchanan helps students conduct mock election

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan takes a break from campaigning to monitor a race pitting a rooster against a duck.

  • East County
  • News
At 100 years old, Gus Andreone, with his wife, Betty, continues to play golf at Palm-Aire Country Club two to three times a week.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2011
At 100 Gus Andreone is still swinging

Palm-Aire resident Gus Andreone celebrated his 100th birthday Sept. 30. The community will honor Andreone by naming its practice and teaching facility after him.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gold Coast Eagle President John Saputo, right, expands his company.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 3, 2014
Gold Coast Eagle acquires Ohio-based distributorship

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 8, 2018
The price to earn an ‘A’

Sarasota’s school tax vote is a ‘renewal ritual.’ But for the new school tax to pass in Manatee, voters need to see a dramatic change. Two of its board members should resign.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lake Uihlein
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2016
Who's who in East County?

History behind landmarks may escape those who use them.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota residents Bob Arello and Gary Dixon train with Throws Florida Coach Andy Vince, center, in preparation for masters throwing competitions.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2016
Hitting the Mark

Competing in a weight-throwing track and field event, Sarasota residents prove mastering a sport is possible at any age.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Trevor Born, MD |
  • March 22, 2018
The anatomy of a golf swing

The anatomy of a golf swing

  • Health
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 24, 2017
Longboater pens medical mystery book

Dr. Stuart Mushlin is on faculty at Harvard Medical School, but the patients he's met have taught him more than any other research could.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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