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New College of Florida received a top 10 college ranking from U.S. News and World Report this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 14, 2011
New College receives top marks

Sarasota-based New College of Florida was ranked the No. 6 public college by a publication this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2009
Key Club makes its case

If the town of Longboat Key rejects the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s proposed $400 million Islandside redevelopment and expansion, the club’s property will deteriorate, property values Key-wide will fall and jobs and businesses will continue to contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2015
Marble Pool returns with a splash for summer

Supporters hope the John H. Marble Pool will dive into year-round operations someday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 19, 2013
UPDATE: Former Sand Cay manager guilty of grand theft, fraud

A jury convicted former Sand Cay Manager Judy Paul of grand theft and scheming to defraud.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rachel Moulton (left) and Alice M. Gatling star in "Black Pearl Sings!" at FST's Court Cabaret.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 27-Aug. 2

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • February 28, 2012
Jon Hamm and the Sarasota Film Festival

Jon Hamm and the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Town leaders are ready to proceed with basic improvements to the Town Center land.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 2, 2019
Longboat's Town Center: The path forward

While work proceeds on a village green site on the town's 4.8 acres, leaders begin the process of figuring out what residents want to come next.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christine Culp, the youth services librarian at the Braden River Library, uses her storytimes and Reading in Our Town virtual segment to show her viewers different places in Manatee County before reading them a book.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2021
Creatively connected at Braden River Library

Manatee County libraries shift to a focus on virtual programming.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 3, 2009
Architecture map pulls out all stops

A new driving tour of renowned Sarasota architecture will have drivers rubbernecking from North Trail to Siesta Key.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2011
Our View: Benches, unfortunately, had to go

It is refreshing to see a serious Sarasota City Commission willing to take decisive action on behalf of productive law-abiding members of the community. It did so when voting to remove park benches from Selby Five Points Park for what should be obvious reasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Attorney David Muller said the changes could help associations.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2010
TOP STORY, JULY: HOA Legislation

The laws will make it easier for condo and homeowner associations to collect dues.

  • East County
  • News
David "Watchdog" Miner, a former staple at school board meetings, finally accepted his seat on the dais and said he will continue to push for openness and accountability.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 28, 2012
Dave Miner maintains 'watchdog' status from dais

The new Manatee County School Board member and longtime district critic admits his role will change.

  • East County
  • News
Suzanne Atwell, former co-chairwoman of the Change the Date campaign, thinks increased turnout in August's city election is a sign of improved public engagement with local government.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2020
New date, more votes in city elections

After seeing significantly increased turnout in the City Commission primary, candidates remain uncertain how a shift away from off-cycle elections will affect the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • September 11, 2012
Where the Sun Don’t Shine – Clearing the Haze on Open Government

Where the Sun Don’t Shine – Clearing the Haze on Open Government

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Commissioner Hines stands on the set of the Access Sarasota studio.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 7, 2019
Commissioner aims to inform one episode at a time

County Commission Chairman Charles Hines aims to inform constituents on current issues in their community through his new Access Sarasota program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch freshman Ande McDonald is averaging 6.2 digs per set.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2013
Stepping Up

Lakewood Ranch High junior Kelley Ainsworth and freshman Ande McDonald are adjusting to their new positions on the court.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo. The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort will close after the season for an 18-month revitalization project.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Checkout time

The Hilton project is the first to ask for additional tourism units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • December 17, 2020
A Surefire Cure for the Holiday Blues

A Surefire Cure for the Holiday Blues

  • Health
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Olivia D'Orazio, a member of Lakewood Leaders, wraps a Barbie and other gifts for Magic of Mittens.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2020
Volunteer hours hard for east Bradenton students to find

Lakewood Ranch-area students search for chances to volunteer in midst of the pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 3, 2009
County looks to reduce overtime

Sarasota County officials say they've made a concerted effort to cut overtime costs. While some departments are seeing success, others have incurred more overtime than last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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