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Emma Piper, the tournament services manager for the Web.com Tour congratulates Synovus Vice President Kent Lane for a successful LECOM Suncoast Classic. Synovus sponsored the volunteers.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2019
LECOM Suncoast Classic aces test run in Lakewood Ranch

LECOM Suncoast Classic aces Web.com test run in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Tara Elementary School's Maya Taggert works on an assignment during class. Students and staff will see upgraded buildings with the renovation planned at Tara Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2020
Haile Middle, Tara Elementary projects moved up

School Board of Manatee County approves resolution to borrow up to $100 million to accelerate capital projects.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 4, 2019
Historic Terrace Building undergoes renovations, renewal

Originally built in 1925 by developer Charles Ringling, the Terrace Administration Building is getting a breath of fresh air with renovations that are designed to both preserve history and increase utilization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Forty Carrots Family Center CEO Michelle Kapreilian and Wine, Women & Shoes Co-Chairwomen Tina Granthon and Andrea Paul announced Christie Brinkley's appearance. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 29, 2018
Model Christie Brinkley is announced as honorary chairwoman for Wine, Women & Shoes.

The Junior League of Sarasota released its fourth cookbook, guests dress to win Halloween contests, parking gets tough and more.

  • Black Tie
The Jewel will have 18 floors and have sweeping views of Sarasota Bay and the surrounding area. Construction is expected to start in summer 2013. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 30, 2012
Condominium renderings unveiled

Developer Tom Mannausa's 18-story condominium tower takes full advantage of the view and is chock-full of spacious living and owner amenities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Warnstedt was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Board in April 2021. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2022
Longboat board honors member who died

Michael Warnstedt served on Planning and Zoning Board since 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Created by José Valle
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 10, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra primed for a Beatles and rock 'n' roll revolution

The Sarasota Orchestra is preparing for a set of Beatles tunes, a change of pace from a steady diet of Brahms and Beethoven.

  • Arts + Culture
Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Michael Valentino holds the ball aloft as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football eyes star-laden season

In their first two games, the Cougars have outscored their opponents 95-6, spreading the ball among several offensive weapons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh and Joel Schleicher |
  • March 22, 2020
Gov. DeSantis: We need economic hope

This is now a two-front war. Unless there is decisive action, Florida’s economy is facing an epic catastrophe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
2 Steps Further Founder Cathleen Studdiford, Gocio Elementary School Principal Steven Royce, Ella Lahners and Kelley Bakan
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 20, 2022
Gocio Elementary receives donation for Step Up for College program

Sarasota 18-year-old Ella Lahners donated $1,000 to the program on April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The cast for WBTT’s ‘Broadway in Black’ includes (standing, l-r) Stephen White Jr., Syreeta S. Banks, Katherine Taylor, Ariel Blue and Leon S. Pitts; (floor) Michael Mendez  (Photo by Sorcha Augustine)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 18, 2022
WBTT hits all the right notes in 'Broadway in Black'

“Broadway in Black” sings the praises of Broadway’s Black heritage in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s reprise performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Volunteer Brenda Terihay taps rackets with Bryanna Schmidt after a successful point in a 2022 session of Tennis for Fun on Longboat Key.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 19, 2023
Tennis clinic for athletes with disabilities heads to Arlington Park

The Tennis For Fun program is making a move to the Sarasota mainland after a stint on Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A walk-up testing operation opened at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex in 2020, but the state shut the site down in May. Now, a rise in demand has led to the resumption of testing activity. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2021
COVID-19 testing site to reopen at Robert L. Taylor center

The walk-up testing operation in north Sarasota will be accessible to the public starting Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A bit of whimsy combines with white-light restraint at the entrance gate to a property in the 4400 block of Bayshore Road in the Indian Beach area.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 15, 2022
Lights and sights around Sarasota

Decorations and displays abound in neighborhoods across the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A swath of algae is pinned up against the eastern shore of Sarasota Bay by the west wind a week after Longboat Key reported a sewer line break in Bradenton.
  • By Mark Bergin and Eric Garwood |
  • July 7, 2020
Sewage line spill raises concerns over fragile Sarasota Bay

Longboat Key has already begun process of ultimately replacing critical link to mainland.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Just getting started for the day
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 6, 2023
Just getting started for the day

A worker well-versed in the town's rules on noise and more in this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 23, 2013
Sarasota Farmers Market sells raffle tickets for big prizes

The Sarasota Farmers Market is selling $10 raffle tickets through the end of June to collect funds for the market and to give market goers a chance to win a prize.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 12, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 13

Take a look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice — from a one-night-only Venice Theatre show to an exhibit at Wyland Gallery.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Criticism of administrative approval has pointed to the maligned Vue Sarasota Bay development as evidence the current process is suboptimal.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
Administrative approval opposition gains momentum

The resident activist group STOP! is gathering support for its proposal to change the city’s development review process, which has one former city official concerned.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CreArte Latino leads a workshop called Paint & Fun with Amalia Flores. (courtesy)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 20, 2021
CreArte Latino Cultural Center looks forward to its new home

The center has some milestones coming up in its growth. Artistic director Franco shares insights on its ongoing evolution.

  • Arts + Culture
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