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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
Parents should help their students log onto ClassDojo to help them stay connected with teachers and classmates. Harry Sayer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 9, 2020
Sarasota teachers offer parental tips for at home learning

Fear not, parents. No one is expecting you to replace your child’s teacher, but here are some helpful hints to make at-home learning a little smoother.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch Communities’ 3D “community Xplorer map” was awarded a gold award for best innovative use of technology at the Southeast Building Conference’s 42nd annual Aurora Awards.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's 3D map earns gold award

Lakewood Ranch's 3D Community Xplorer Map earns Aurora Award from builders.

  • East County
  • News
Earth Fare began liquidating assets at its 50 locations nationwide in early February. The Lakewood Ranch store closed Feb. 24.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2020
Wish list for Earth Fare space in Lakewood Ranch

East County shoppers hope for another specialty grocer at The Green.

  • East County
  • News
Contractor Jon F. Swift of Sarasota is working on an Old Florida design for the Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 25, 2023
Bobby Jones clubhouse may cost up to $9 million

City commissioners abandon the plan for a "bare-bones" $2.5 million facility in favor of a broader community asset and revenue generator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hymn for Her got creative to pay the bills during the pandemic. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 21, 2022
Local musicians get creative to pay the bills

Area artists and bands have found creative ways to pay the piper in the time of COVID-19.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Why did the turtle cross the road?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
School Board of Manatee County members Richard Tatem, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray and Gina Messenger have selected 12 semi finalists in the search for the next superintendent.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 14, 2023
Manatee School Board selects semifinalists in superintendent search

The board will move forward with 12 applicants in the search for the next leader of the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
The organizer of the annual Memorial Day Parade is now focusing its attention on plans for Veterans Day.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Day Parade canceled

The Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee decided to cancel next month’s event because of public health concerns related to COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, reaches a settlement agreement with the Education Practices Commission. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 11, 2022
Manatee schools superintendent settles with Education Practices Commission

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders is fined for alleged graduation rate inflation scandal.

  • East County
  • Schools
Pop’s Sunset Grill is on the Intercoastal Waterway across from Casey Key.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 5, 2023
Pop’s Sunset Grill honors restaurant’s roots — and its shrimp Rangoon

Great team. Great food. Sensational views and location. The secret of Pop’s success is no secret at all.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Joyce Roslund puts mustard on her hotdog.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 7, 2023
Christ Church holds community cookout

On March 4, the church invited members and neighbors to come by and enjoy some good food and conversation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 4, 2022
Sailing regatta brings student sailors to Sarasota

The 74th annual Labor Day Regatta was held Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.19.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch's Angela Abrams shows relief as she high-fives finish line coordinator Roger Raddatz after completing the Suncoast Half Marathon. Would the community embrace a bigger event?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 25, 2016
SIDE OF RANCH: Jay Heater

Would big Lakewood Ranch half marathon get non-runners moving?

  • East County
  • News
Students from the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory dance in a past edition of the Images of Dance program. (Photo Courtesy of Frank Atura)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 20, 2022
Summer intensive molds ballet dancers of tomorrow

The Sarasota Ballet auditioned more than 1,000 dancers for their summer program, and 170 made the final cut to come and learn in person.

  • Arts + Culture
Sherry Dominick was elected to the Town Commission in 2020. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2022
Longboat's Dominick not seeking reelection

Dominick served one term in the District 1 seat of the Longboat Key Town Commission

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2019
Halloween inspires reading at Freedom Elementary

Halloween inspires reading at Freedom Elementary

  • East County
  • News
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