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Eliana Lasko-Scott, Eva Hakim, Colton Zukas, Nora Chapman, Nathaniel Geffre, and Alana DeRowe
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 2, 2023
Temple Emanu-El educates through community as Passover approaches

An All School Passover Celebration on Sunday taught children the traditions of the Seder.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jackie Tamminga listens to tips before her first lesson from Ashlie Osburg at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 16, 2023
New Sirius Day Spa director saddles up for polo lesson

A lesson at the Sarasota Polo Club welcomes Jackie Tamminga to the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
If you encounter American alligators on the move, please give them plenty of space and allow them proceed at their own pace.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • April 14, 2023
Alligators are on the move, in search of wet habitats

Staying a safe distance from these vital members of Florida’s wetland ecosystems will help keep all involved out of harm's way.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former acting Navy secretary goes behind the scenes of his book: ‘Vectors’
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 10, 2023
Former acting Navy secretary goes behind the scenes of his book: ‘Vectors’

Thomas Modly explains the birth of his book and how politics thwarts progress and innovation in the Navy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cheryl McGrew, who has retired as the principal of McNeal Elementary School, was integral to starting STEM labs in elementary schools throughout the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 7, 2022
McNeal Elementary principal retires after 34 years in education

River Club's Cheryl McGrew has enjoyed seeing her visions for education become reality for students in the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
Carlos E. Haile Middle School students will have new classrooms when an addition is built on the campus. The addition will have 10 classrooms, adding 220 student stations. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 27, 2021
East Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area schools prepare for population growth

School District of Manatee County, private and speciality schools plan expansions and new schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 15, 2021
Longboat Harbour Condominium hosts annual Lighting of the Docks ceremony

Longboat Harbour raised raised $5,280 for Toys for Tots, according to condo commodore Bill Coughlin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Crossing guards were employed earlier this year during an art show in St. Armands Circle.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2020
Beach, dining restrictions prompt end to crossing guard plan

Sarasota, Longboat and FDOT agree to drop idea because of traffic drop-off.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Plans are underway to expand SMH-Venice. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 15, 2022
New 100-bed hospital in North Port to relieve pressure at SMH-Sarasota

Sarasota Memorial Health Care is planning a new hospital in south county. Paired with SMH-Venice, they will serve the fast-growing communities and relieve pressure on SMH-Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeannie Perales and Brent Campbell, who is part of the Speaker Series committee, met up after Perales' presentation.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 28, 2022
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosts The Bay's Jeannie Perales

The park conservancy's chief experience officer spoke about current goings-on and the future of the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 16-22

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Solorzano Bros. pizza on Webber St. has closed the interior of the store and switched to a pickup window for orders, but business isn't slowing down at the restaurant. Courtesy photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2020
Businesses get creative in response to coronavirus challenges

From virtual piano lessons to prepackaged pizza quarantine kits, Sarasota business owners are trying to stay afloat and keep the community engaged.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA Coach Rob Hollway pats Michael Luedeke on the head. Hollway led the Thunder to a 9-1 record in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch, East County coaches regroup and recover during the summer break

East County high school coaches take different approaches to the offseason months.

  • East County
  • Sports
The third annual Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Fair was held May 6-7 at Central Avenue and First Street.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 10, 2023
Artists display their creativity at Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Fair

Local vendors were present at the fair, which also brought artists from afar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
(Photo courtesy  of Scott Gerber Main) Street property owners and businesses in downtown Sarasota prepared for the worst last week.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 10, 2020
Reflections …

That we avoided violence shows that demonstrators saw its irrationality and our officials were proactive, not reactive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 1.28.16

Bullock pursues alternative funds for undergrounding; Final tally for red tide fish kills released; Voter registration deadline approaches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Brothers Andy and Ted Wittman when Professional Plumbing & Design, Inc. first started in 1985.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2015
Professional Plumbing & Design celebrates 30 years

After 30 years in business Professional Plumbing & Design, Inc. keeps the company in the family.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • November 17, 2022
All Faiths Food Bank distributes turkeys to the Sarasota community

All Faiths Food Bank passed out turkeys distribution on Nov. 17 at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Soleta's Charles Duff and World Golf Hall of Fame player Nick Price talk about the design of the course at the site in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 19, 2023
Plans emerge for luxury golf community in Myakka City

After the Manatee County Commission's approval in June, builders plan to begin work on a Nick Price-designed course this fall.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 23, 2021
Thomas (Tom) H. W. Jones, Jr.

Tom was born in Bryn Mawr, PA to the late Thomas and Louise Jones, and raised in Norristown, PA.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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