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Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Administration Veronica Thames in the new Sarasota Philanthropy Center on State Street. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 19, 2022
Gulf Coast Community Foundation opens Sarasota Philanthropy Center

The State Street location offers space for nonprofits and donors to gather.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New Goodwill Industries Manasota CEO and president Donn Githens joins with now retired Bob Rosinsky on Rosinsky's final day July 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2022
New CEO takes over at Goodwill Industries Manasota

Bob Rosinsky retires after 50 years with Goodwill to open CEO position.

  • East County
  • News
SCAT launched its new mobility-on-demand service on June 1. Photo provided by Sarasota County.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2021
Longboat Key leaders discuss islandwide on-demand transit service

SCAT has offered its on-demand service since June, whereas MCAT requires 24 hours advanced notice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Embracing our Differences was created by S. Blessing Hancock in 2016 and installed in the roundabout at Orange Avenue and Main Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 22, 2022
Florida Association of Public Art Professionals to conference in Sarasota

Sarasota's public art program will highlight the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals conference here next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The existing signs for The Town of Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 13, 2023
Millage rate, town staffing key focus of Longboat budget hearing

The first public hearing for Longboat Key’s fiscal year 2024 budget included a change to the millage rate and public comment about the personnel increase.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths kick-off breakfast

All Faiths Food Bank, in partnership with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, held a kick-off breakfast for its 40-day campaign, 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger,' Tuesday, April 1. The campaign, which runs through May 10, encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger. 'This is an opportunity for you to give from your head and your heart," said Teri Hansen, CEO and president of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Leslie Foxworthy stands atop the podium after Foxworthy won her championship. Photo courtesy Scott Foxworthy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota fighter wins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championship in California

The 9 year old has been training for two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lissette Estevez, an English to Speakers of Other Languages teacher, helps guide third grader Daniel Perez-Martinez through a math lesson. Teachers are not only there for students educationally but also socially and emotionally.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 15, 2022
Myakka City Elementary School works to support its students and staff after Hurricane Ian

Myakka Elementary provides a return to normalcy for many students traumatized by Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • Schools
Gary Coffin will take his District 1 commission seat in March 2023.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 2, 2023
Five questions with commissioner-elect Gary Coffin

Coffin discusses his decision to seek the role, his leadership style and pressing issues on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carl  Abbott is just as passionate about teaching architecture as creating it. And why he’s sharing his insights at SarasotaMOD Weekend 2020.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2020
Carl Abbott: Architect of Time

The seventh annual SarasotaMOD Weekend honors the  once and future legacy of architect Carl Abbott.

  • Arts + Culture
Sharr White’s adaptation of Larry Sultan’s book, “Pictures From Home,” examines the power photos have on a family’s relationships and image of itself.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 20, 2023
FST play 'Pictures From Home' focuses on the family photo album

Sharr White's powerful adaptation of the book "Pictures From Home" asks, "Whose images are they, anyway?"

  • Arts + Culture
ODA senior defensive back Jack Taraska.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 7, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jack Taraska

The ODA football senior has set a program record with five interceptions in his first year of the sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
Blazers quarterback Ben Milliken gets wrapped up by Trey Featherston in practice. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2022
Sarasota Christian preps for first football season

In a twist, the school will play eight-on-eight football in the SSAC instead of 11-on-11 out of concern for offensive linemen depth.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
On Aug. 10, the larger of the two Whitney cottages was moved to its new location, a 0.44 acre plot at 521 Broadway St. The smaller cottage followed on Tuesday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key arts center cottages find a new home

Fundraising continues to transform two buildings into a permanent base for Longboat Key Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The position is a part of the reorganization of the county's departmental structure.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 11, 2014
Sarasota County hires development services manager

Dennis Murphy, who worked previously as the director of growth management for the city Punta Gorda, will begin Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Advanced Life Support services would offer parmedic-certified firefighters on East Manatee fire trucks.  (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 24, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue declines paramedic funding

The budget for fiscal year 2023 focuses on hiring three firefighters and the replacement of Station 11 while delaying funding for Advanced Life Support services.

  • East County
  • News
Beginning next week, drivers and pedestrians will see the project actually begin to take shape. (Photo by Nat Kaemmerer)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 21, 2022
U.S. 41 roundabout at Gulfstream Avenue about to take shape

FDOT says delays in materials will postpone paving work, that was supposed to have launched on Sunday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Adam Bradtmueller, a Sarasota High alum, ran a sub-4 minute mile on June 5 (3:57.91). Photo courtesy Xavier Daniels.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Spring college athletes get it done

A final look at our area's alumni now that the NCAA spring season is coming to a close.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Helen Turner, David Campbell, Sandy Campbell and Fred Berg won first place in Division 3 last year.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 19, 2018
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament is back for another round

The tournament will kick off Jan. 10 with a cocktail party and will continue with play from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brain Health Scholar Gabrielle Bachtel, Brian Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody and Brain Health Scholar Hilton Hudson provide a Lunch and Learn on vaping at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 20, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-based Brain Health Initiative looks to add scholars

Manatee and Sarasota county students can be nominated to become a part of the Brain Health Scholars program.

  • East County
  • News
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