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Dr. Sandra Stone, the new regional chancellor, spoke to a mixture of USFSM faculty, staff and board members at her reception.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: USFSM reception for new regional chancellor

USF Sarasota-Manatee faculty and staff gathered in the rotunda to welcome Dr. Sandra Stone, the new regional chancellor, Friday afternoon, Nov. 7.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jordan Sawmiller gave birth to Messiah Mays at 1:39 a.m. on New Year's Day. Courtesy Photo
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 3, 2021
The first baby of 2021

Messiah Mays was born at SMH on Jan. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 9, 2022
Cynthia (Cynda) Grenfell

Cynthia (Cynda) was born in New Rochelle, New York in 1930 to William Duncan Green and Gertrude Jenkins Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 11, 2010
New College breaks ground for archaeology lab

More than 150 faculty, students, staff and visitors celebrated Monday, March 8, as New College of Florida held a traditional golden-shovel ground breaking for the college's new Public Archaeology Lab.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stephen Leatherman, aka “Dr. Beach,” who is director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University, ranked Siesta the No. 1 beach in the country in 2011 and 2017.
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 28, 2025
Siesta Beach returns to the top of the rankings

We all know Siesta Beach is awesome. But here's what goes into those "best beach" rankings — and why they matter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 5, 2016
St. Mary welcomes new members

The Women’s Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted a luncheon and meeting for new members Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 19, 2020
Officer Kopp (yes, he's heard them all) visits Kiwanis Club

Longboat Key's code enforcement officer speaks to group about his job.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
4. Leonardo Dal Boni received the 2022 USTA Florida Player of the Year Award on Dec. 16 at Payne Park Tennis Center.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2023
Sarasota Fast Break: 02.09.23

Sarasota Fast Break: 02.09.23

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
First graders Kingston Miller, Reghen Miller and Tomas Norwood strike a superhero pose.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2022
Superheroes take over Braden River Elementary in Lakewood Ranch

Students, teachers and parents dress as superheroes, and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention team visits for Superhero Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
Manatee County is opening CARES Act applications for nonprofits, small businesses and homeowners this month. The window for nonprofits closes this week.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 2, 2021
CARES Act applications opening this week in Manatee County

Manatee County nonprofits, businesses and homeowners can apply for CARES Act assistance

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2009
County announces "MTI Day"

The Manatee County School Board, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Bradenton and the City of Palmetto will all honor Manatee Technical Institute this week for winning the SkillsUSA National Championship for six consecutive years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2010
Longboat road rage incident causes concern

After the driver behind him honked his horn, a 63-year-old motorist visiting from Maine waved his handgun in the air.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Melina Cuffaro says she enjoys playwright Lindsay Price's writing style.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Lakewood Ranch

Canadian playwright Lindsay Price visited Lakewood Ranch High School this week, holding playwriting workshops with theater students and working with actors in her play "Somewhere, Nowhere," which debuts at 7 p.m. tonight.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 13, 2013
Home & Garden: The heart of the home

The Sarasota Orchestra Association will present its first Symphony of Kitchens, a two-day tour of eight kitchens in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 26, 2020
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing begins Friday in Sarasota County

Visitors to the site must be referred by a physician to be tested.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 31, 2017
Sheriff's Office encourages safety on Halloween

Go out in groups, supervise your children and eat only factory-wrapped candy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harriet B. Schaye
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 1, 2013
Obituary: Harriet B. Schaye

Harriet B. Schaye, 79, of Longboat Key, died at home March 28 after a long and valiant struggle with a heart ailment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Health In Motion mobile will visit 13 different sites in the month of August.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 29, 2013
Mobile medical unit to visit 13 sites in Sarasota County

The Sarasota County Health Department's Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit will provide free and low-cost health services at 13 sites around the county in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sen. Nancy Detert walks with Gov. Rick Scott as he tours Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2013
Scott visits regatta venue

Gov. Rick Scott also honored a local businessman with the Governor's Business Ambassador Award.

  • East County
  • News
Donna and Wellington Chen enjoy a happy moment. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 22, 2012
Year in review: January 2012, 'Chen remembered as selfless'

Friends of the Siesta runner killed Saturday say she was always thinking of other people.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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