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Kerry Connolly, Eleni Sokos, Nikita Ludera and Shannon Gower
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Selah Freedom Luncheon and Fashion Show 'A New Beginning'

Selah Freedom Luncheon and Fashion Show 'A New Beginning'

  • Black Tie
The Out-of-Door Academy students Monet Ramsey, Alexandra Kozel, Phineas Scanlan, William Lahners with the interactive piece they built, "Raspberry Pie"
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota new exhibits

Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, opened a new cycle of exhibitions Thursday, May 23.

  • Arts + Culture
Since Roger Capote moved away from home, he’s had a themed tree. But this year, his partner, Jim Wilson, wanted a colorful tree. Photos by Loren Mayo
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 12, 2012
Home & Garden: Crazy 'Bout Christmas

To some, decorating for the holidays means climbing into the attic and passing down box after box of precious Christmas heirlooms carefully wrapped in tissue paper, then settling down to unpack them with hot apple cider.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2015
MARKET WATCH | What fuels the current economy?

There is little to say that is bad about the existing economy, short term, but many potential problems exist long term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Greenbrook's Samuel Clementi shows off his Skechers Energy Lights his mom, Katie, bought him for the start of the school year at Robert Willis Elementary.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 9, 2017
Grade 'A' shoppers prepare for Manatee County School District's opening day

Teachers, administrators, parents and students grapple with first-day-of-school preparation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2013
Our View

Puppy mills: Caveat emptor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Our view

Time to bring in a pro

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Carrie Walden, the Project Edge classroom instructor, is teaching 10 students including Mia Pardella and Justin Torres in the Project Edge program at MTC East.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 10, 2025
MTC program teaches students with disabilities skills to enter workforce

At Manatee Technical College, Project Edge is transitional program for students with intellectual disabilities to learn foundational skills.

  • East County
  • Schools
The new fees will go into effect Nov. 13, 2017.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2017
Manatee County school impact fees set to increase

The new figure actually is less than what would have gone into effect automatically in April 2018.

  • East County
  • News
The Princeton Review has recognized New College as a "Best Value" for each of the past six years.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2014
Princeton Review calls New College a best value

The group ranked New College of Florida as the second-best value for a public university in the country for 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Walls for the new CVS began going up earlier this week.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
CVS reaches new heights

The new drug store is beginning to take shape as contractors worked to construct walls this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy Barrie with Polo Grill Owners Tommy and Jaymie Klauber and Chef Stephane Pierre
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 1, 2013
Polo Grill relaunches tonight

Polo Grill, the Lakewood Ranch Main Street-based restaurant, will celebrate its new look and menu Friday night at its 2.0 Grand Relaunch Party.

  • East County
  • News
Soiree on the Bay Clambake Co-chairs Elizabeth Moore and Don Patterson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2023
New College hosts Soiree on the Bay Clambake

The event, in its 44th year, raised money for the college, including its vision for its master's degree programs.

  • Black Tie
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 29, 2013
Walkability is the talk of the town

Walkability is the talk of the town

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The sand fill work on Lido Key is progressing north toward the Lido Beach pavilion.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 14, 2020
Another judge rejects challenge to Big Pass dredge

The group Save our Siesta Sand 2 failed to convince a district court that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not thoroughly consider the environmental impacts of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior city planner Steve Stancel told the DID board Tuesday that this latest offer would be much easier to sell to the City Commission.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2012
DID will pay for $1.9 million project

The Downtown Improvement District has reversed course, agreeing to pay for all of a Main Street project that resides within its district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Film producer Noam Dromi, author Sally Fernandez and publisher David Dunham. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • May 16, 2018
Sarasota political thriller author Sally Fernandez lands movie option

Sarasota author Sally Fernandez lands movie option for her latest book, "The Beekeeper's Secret."

  • Arts + Culture
Peter Raimondo and Zoya Martin in FSU Asolo Conservatory’s production of Belleville. (Photo: Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 10, 2022
'Belleville' brings out the ugly truth in two Americans in Paris

In The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's latest production, a young couple’s life seems too good to be true. It is.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2010
Manatee district proposes tax increase

Superintendent Tim McGonegal said Manatee County won't be able to offer electives such as physical education and engineering without it.

  • East County
  • News
The FDOT Operations Center on State Road 64 near Lakewood Ranch will operate as an early voting site.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 24, 2020
Lots of wonders for those living in Lakewood Ranch

Things to wonder about if you live in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
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