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Second graders Wyatt Hill, Zachary Choibekov and Hendricks Perez
  • By James Peter |
  • August 10, 2023
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies welcomes students for new year

Principal Fayth Jenkins said the school located near downtown Sarasota is offering a number of new and enhanced programs to serve students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A noise reminder, just in case
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 7, 2023
A noise reminder, just in case

Construction workers were reminded of the noise ordinance after a caller complaint. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 20, 2020
Sarasota Schools closed for remainder of the year

Schools will not open until the 2020-21 school year, which parents can register their children for now.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Demolition of the Amore building is nearly complete.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 26, 2019
Several key issues face Longboat in the next weeks, months

Commission will hear a lot of these topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harry Anand's Change of Watch ceremony. Bobby Overall, Brian Will, Alex Lancaster, Harry Anand and Pete Kujawski.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 30, 2024
Yacht Club leader preaches local involvement as key to progress

New Commodore Harry Anand brings his skills as a business leader, community activist and mayor to the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Bay would be constructed between the existing Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota tower, right, and the site of the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota, left.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2023
Second Ritz-Carlton residences building planned for Quay

The 20-story, 74-unit tower will feature condos priced between $3.5 million and $11.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hugh Culverhouse Jr.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2023
Palmer Ranch developer donates $50,000 to diversion court program

The gift from Hugh Culverhouse Jr. will support Comprehensive Treatment Court to help keep people with mental disorders out of jail and divert them to treatment instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Legendary golf instructor David Leadbetter (bottom) and World Golf Hall of Famer Nick Price celebrate the groundbreaking at the site of the future Soleta Golf Club on Dec. 5 in Myakka City.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 6, 2023
Soleta Golf Club celebrates groundbreaking in Myakka City

The golf course, which is being designed by World Golf Hall of Famer Nick Price, is expected to take a year to complete.

  • East County
  • News
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
Carley Ramsden is a junior libero on the Sarasota High volleyball team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Carley Ramsden

The Sarasota High junior volleyball libero and team captain has 12 assists and 34 digs through Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High School welcomes John Wilkerson as its new director of bands.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 29, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High welcomes new director of bands

John Wilkerson wants to focus on the little things as he works with his students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Palmetto 2-year-old Everleigh Flynn put her Easter basket down at Eggstravaganza March 23 at Waterside Place to concentrate on playing in the sand.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2024
Charge of the egg brigade in Lakewood Ranch

More than 500 children rushed through Waterside Park to collect Easter eggs during the annual Eggstravaganza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Murray and Alice Bluegrass (File photo)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 19, 2022
Former president of Longboat Key temple dies at 85

Murray Blueglass called education the "family business."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Seifert, the president of the board for the Country Club East HOA, talks to District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner about the proposed roundabout. Seifert wants a signal light instead.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 29, 2023
Concerned residents converge on county meeting over proposed roundabout

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner collected input about the road project from more than 200 citizens.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra’s "Sounds of Spring" programs includes sunny selections.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 6-12

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 21, 2017
Longboat officials putt to fund emergency services

Resort at Longboat Key Club gave Longboat's emergency services $15,000 at Saturday's putting challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Samantha Sokolis, an Advanced Manufacturing student, adjusts a robot. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2022
MTC receives state funding to fast-track students into the workforce

Manatee Technical College will continue its rapid credentialing project that places graduates into high-demand jobs.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bill Johnson and Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson with Marie Baumann and Pam Bournival
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2023
Feast Upon the Fields connects patrons with the nature they protect

More than 300 people attended Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast’s annual outdoor luncheon Dec. 3.

  • Black Tie
Booker High sophomore Kevontay Hugan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kevontay Hugan

The Booker High football sophomore holds offers from Miami, Penn State, South Florida and Maryland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A writer's studio in the Hermitage House, which was built in 1907 as a beachfront homestead.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2023
Hermitage Fellows find success on and off Broadway

A fellowship at Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Beach can spark creative breakthroughs.

  • Arts + Culture
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