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  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 13, 2015
What's trending in 2015

Besides some changes in architectural design, there are a few signature style points that seem to be popping up in every home and style source, so we got the scoop on the most popular trends that you'll be seeing more of this year, and which ones are here to stay.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 10, 2022
This week in A+E: Jan. 13 to Jan. 19

New plays, legendary singers, art walks and comedy highlight the week of arts and entertainment in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Virginia Haley
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2018
Tourism bureau sets ambitious strategy

Despite a budget increase for Visit Sarasota County, county officials signaled an interest in scrutinizing the resources devoted to the group.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
Make new friends, but keep the old

The Sarasota Newcomers Club helps form new friendships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nicole Rissler has more than 14 hers experience working with nonprofit groups.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 19, 2015
Nicole Rissler joins SANCA

The former director of sports for Visit Sarasota County, Nicole Rissler, June 18 accepted the chief operating officer position with the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Inc.

  • East County
  • News
Evelyn Almodovar, Ashley Brown and speaker Robyn Faucy
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 1, 2022
Women's Resource Center puts on Winter Wonder Women Collective

The support organization hosted its latest event on Dec. 1.

  • Black Tie
Windy Hill features 37 home sites, many overlooking the 10th hole of the Royal Lakes Golf Course.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 15, 2013
Country Club East gets new neighborhood

Windy Hill is the latest neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch, which is trying to meet an increased demand for new homes.

  • East County
  • News
Trader Joe's held a grand opening Oct. 26 in The Shoppes at University Town Center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 26, 2023
Trader Joe's opens at University Town Center

The popular grocery store chain held a grand opening Oct. 26 in The Shoppes at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Business
Dragos Alexandru immigrated to the U.S. from Romania in 1988. He lived in New York until moving to Sarasota in 2002, where he worked in IT and became a rowing coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2022
Romanian immigrant looking for more freedom of choice relishes what he found

For Romanian Olympian Dragos Alexandru, stories of the American dream were all the motivation he needed to leave the restrictive country and immigrate to the U.S.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 23, 2017
Key of Sea hits high note at The Players Club

The chorus performed for residents and friends on March 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sotheby in 2013.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2015
All grown pup

On Jan. 29, guide dog Sotheby walked across the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stage to receive his diploma as a Southeastern Guide Dog graduate with his new handler, Ginny Eichholz.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Virginia Haley called Visit Sarasota County’s strategic planning the most important tourism initiative of the year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
People to watch 2019: Virginia Haley

From red tide recovery to long-term funding questions, the Sarasota tourism guru is set to have a busy year.

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  • By Anthony Paull |
  • January 30, 2012
Cats In The Basement Croon In The Night on New EP

Cats In The Basement Croon In The Night on New EP

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 12, 2009
East County elementaries seek new leadership

Three East County elementary schools -- McNeal, Bashaw and Freedom -- all will have new principals this fall.

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  • Schools
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 5, 2014
Manatee Village Historical Park welcomes all aboard its new playground

The new train-themed playground at Manatee Village Historical Park, Junior Junction, is ready for use.

  • East County
  • News
Drayton Saunders, president of Michael Saunders and Company, Chairman of Visit Sarasota County.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 18, 2015
Visit Sarasota County elects new chairman, vice chairman

Key player in Bayfront 20:20 Drayton Saunders moves into top position on tourism advisory board

  • Sarasota
  • News
Expect lane closures and possible delays on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 19, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 18

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Ann Hood speaks to NewGate students

New York Times best-selling author Ann Hood recently paid a visit to fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students at NewGate School.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 3, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to consider tourism plan

Visit Sarasota County anticipates five new hotels and one million annual visitors by 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch residents Rob Tucker and Janie Scott hope to bring a little fun to their new martial arts studio.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2011
New martial arts studio lands on Ranch Main St.

America's Best Martial Arts opened Oct. 26 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Sports
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