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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota Letters to the Editor 2.2.17

City has ignored offers to meet

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The complex will feature a new synthetic turf and regulation track. Photo courtsey
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 15, 2019
Cardinal Mooney undergoes $3 million renovation

The renovation includes a new athletic complex and updated classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The current Longboat Key Fire Rescue boat is from 2011, and it's time for a new one, said Fire Chief Paul Dezzi.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 26, 2025
Longboat Fire Rescue Department hopes to purchase new rescue boat

Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said it’s time to replace the boat with a new, more efficient boat for marine rescue calls.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 8, 2020
What about the 99%?

One-size-fits-all shutdowns don’t make sense. Public officials should shift their focus to reopening the economy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A checkerboard lawn dotted with modern sculpture is just one of the surprises in the gardens that surround the historic Austin/Chaplain home in Whitfield Estates. Photo courtesy of Detlev von Kessel and Coldwell Banker.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • March 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Glorious Past, Glorious Present

In its latest incarnation, one of Sarasota's most legendary homes continues to dazzle.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Tara Elementary's Mila Martinez and Ava Olivero dance in sync as they learn their new dance routine.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 6, 2023
Tara Elementary dance team returns after being shut down for two years

The school's Parent-Teacher Organization started the team again after the pandemic to provide an opportunity for students to dance while building relationships.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Colony meeting hopeful; Boston bombing aftermath; To the Republican Party

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2012
Cancer organization changes name, expands reach

The Center for Building Hope, formerly the Cancer Support Community, has partnered with Massachusetts General Hospital and its Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 27, 2013
Cellular antennas concern Seagate resident

A resident is questioning whether cellular towers placed on the roof of her south-end condo tower could affect her health.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Waterside Place will have more than 200 apartment units atop and next to restaurants, shops, a community park and other features capitalizing on a view of a one-mile long lake. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2017
Waterside takes shape

SMR broke ground on Waterside in March 2016, but the real action starts in the coming months.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Wemple. Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills believes changes in process, among other measures, will fix the district's budget woes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Manatee School District budget

Superintendent Rick Mills hopes a competent team, stronger controls and community support help the district right its budget.

  • East County
  • News
Katherine Ceaser became the new executive director of Art Center Sarasota in December 2024.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 21, 2025
Art Center Sarasota welcomes a new leader on eve of 100th birthday

Katherine Ceasar was promoted from education director to executive director in December.

  • Arts + Culture
One of the four videos on display in Coco Fusco's "Twilight" is "Empty Plaza." Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 14, 2018
New exhibits and performing arts series broadens The Ringling's reach

The Ringling is focusing heavily on contemporary art this season — but it's not forgetting its European art roots.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 31, 2010
Braden River senior offers help to homeless

Last week, Alycia Bower, a varsity cheerleader, launched a new program called Helpfulness Against Homelessness through her involvement in the service organization ManaTEENS.

  • East County
  • News
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