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Holly Staley
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 7, 2021
Phillippi Shores names new principal

Holly Staley most recently served as a principal at an elementary school in New York.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A change order is an adjustment of a project's scope and associated costs. This order will add roughly $248,000 to the $20.7 million agreement with Prince Contracting LLC.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 5, 2013
Sarasota County Commission approves $250,000 change order

Commissioners amended the contract for the North Cattleman Road Improvement Project for the fifth time March 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota shelters prepare to take in evacuees

If you're thinking about going to one, you probably should, Superintendent Todd Bowden said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 22, 2020
Longboat Key preps for hurricane season during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised several questions about hurricane preparations to keep people safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robby Wagner and Penny Lesnick pose with the Havdalah. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 26, 2021
Temple Emanu-El mixes costumes and ceremony at HavdalahWeen

The temple's annual Halloween party was held Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: First come, first served

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 30, 2015
Sarasota Military Academy salutes the class of 2015

Cadets took their final orders from the Sarasota Military Academy before being pronounced graduates Saturday, May 30 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 11, 2021
Marine Corps celebrates 246th birthday

Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps celebrated together on Nov. 10,

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fiorella Recchioni and Sarah Douglas, seniors at Braden River High School, start wrapping shoe boxes that will be put in classrooms as donation boxes.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 7, 2021
Braden River High School takes on Operation Santa in Lakewood Ranch

Several Braden River High clubs and organizations are working to help families in need through Operation Santa.

  • East County
  • Schools
Vincent Billi spent days looking for survivors at Ground Zero.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Construction expert recalls rescue operation

Vincent Billi recounts his experience attempting to rescue survivors at Ground Zero on Sept. 11

  • Sarasota
  • News
A four-tier pyramid sails along Sarasota Bay.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 27, 2020
Making waves

Ski-a-Rees jump in for a new season with high-flying thrills on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Goldfarb and Michael Garey
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 18, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears presentation from Education Center at Temple Beth Israel

Program director Susan Goldfarb spoke to the club about the center's first season as a new entity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Planning and Zoning Vice Chairman Ken Schneier has lived in Bay Isles since his retirement in 2009.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 31, 2017
Self-proclaimed problem solver qualifies for Longboat Key District 3 seat

Planning and Zoning Board Vice Chairman Ken Schneier is ready to run for a vacancy left by Mayor Terry Gans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.20.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 24, 2009
O'Connor qualifies for District 3

One Longboat Key Town Commission seat is up for grabs and three other seats could be challenged in 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff Borysiewicz said his shops derive the majority of their revenue from retail sales, but the presence of a bar and late-night hours drew concern from some downtown residents. (Image courtesy Corona Cigar Co.)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 14, 2022
Sarasota Planning Board approves cigar bar and store

Corona Cigar Co. owner says operation at Lemon Avenue and First Street will be a high-end addition to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The seawall in the Gulf at 6541 Gulfside Road won’t be torn down after commissioners decided not to try and purchase the property.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 4, 2014
Commission won't pursue Gulf-front property

The majority of commissioners decided Monday night that purchasing a home on the beach wasn't a good use of taxpayer dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Diane King with Skip and Glenda Stanton
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Nautical Night of Giving

The 30th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival's 'A Nautical Night of Giving' drew a generous crowd July 1, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The theme set the tone for the evening, which benefitted Suncoast Charities for Children.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 7

Patricia Muller captured this photo of a white egret on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex De Socio, left, Elizabeth Novella, Stephano de Peppo, Adelaide Boedecker and Geoffrey Agpalo head up the cast of Sarasota Opera's "The Elixir of Love."  (Photos courtesy Rod Millington)
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 24, 2020
'Elixir of Love' provides high-spirited balance to Sarasota Opera's season

Donizetti's comedy is an enjoyable, lighthearted tonic between romantic tragedies

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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