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  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 12, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Among the topics of discussion by the Purple Ribbon Committee is converting the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall into convention and event space.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 16, 2024
Multipurpose convention space is one possibility for Van Wezel

Visit Sarasota County's Erin Duggan tells Purple Ribbon Committee a hybrid convention center/performance space is an option.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 31, 2017
Critic's Spring Film Picks

Awards season might be over, but there are plenty of films to get excited about this spring.

  • Arts + Culture
Dave Bishop shows how high water has been on Buttonwood Drive.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 10, 2019
Issues with construction projects get town's attention

Building projects worry residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bettina Sego was born in Germany and has studied in three countries. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 4, 2019
Florida Artist Group's 'The Beauty of Small' proves bigger isn't always better

FLAG's annual exhibit showcases smaller, thoughtful works by local creators.

  • Arts + Culture
Bow-Tie is the newest spokescat for Cat Depot.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 3, 2015
A cat's cause

With dapper style and a do-good mission, Bow-Tie is truly the Cat Depot's meow.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
LWRBA volunteers Patrick Larivaud, Cooper Hodgson, Ali Marks, Jenna Nelson, Duette Hart and Annemarie Graff work a shift at Meals on Wheels Plus on Oct. 7, 2022.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 10, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gives back year-round

The nonprofit offers a variety of benefits to assist local businesses and nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police Department debuts new patch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2024
Sarasota Police Department debuts new patch

The Sarasota Police Department has debuted a new patch affixed with Sarasota’s new city seal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 29, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of March 22-26.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 26 students riding Bus 560 all escaped the Jan. 5 crash with only minor injuries. Counselors were available at Braden River Middle Jan. 9 to meet with students.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Bus crash result of driver error

Manatee County Superintendent Tim McGonegal said the Jan. 5 school bus crash was the result of driver error.

  • East County
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This home at 440 Meadow Lark Drive sold for $1.55 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 7, 2017
Meadow Lark Drive home sells for $1.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch senior Dylan Cameron finished third in the 132-pound weight class at the Class 3A-Region 2 tournament Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 2, 2016
Mustangs preach mental toughness

Lakewood wrestler’s willingness to prepare to win leads to third straight state tournament berth.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian senior Kyle Lantz has already won two races for the Blazers in his first season with the team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2015
Staying the course

Sarasota Christian senior Kyle Lantz won his second race of the season at the George Jenkins Holloway Park Jamboree Sept. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA running back Allen Clark raises the ball after scoring a touchdown against Santa Fe Catholic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 30, 2023
ODA football runs over Santa Fe Catholic

The Thunder (3-2) had four rushing touchdowns in a 33-26 home win.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 6, 2009
In the Pink - A Taste of New Gate

New Gate School

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2023
County's fire assessment rate public meetings rescheduled

Topic of discussion? Rate increases for residents of the city of Sarasota and unincorporated Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences students show off their finished car.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 5, 2023
Fab Lab's remote-controlled car competition invites students to register

Registration is open for Suncoast Science Center/Fab Lab's eighth annual remote control car competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 15, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Fundamentals for consistency

This week, PGA Master Teaching Professional Jacques Panet-Raymond shares the fundamentals necessary for consistency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elijah Liles
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Celebrate Learning; Student run city; Dragonfly Cafe; Thesis work on display

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  • Neighbors
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