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Catherine Rodriguez will serve as the first principal at the bilingual charter school Dreamers Academy.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 23, 2021
Dreamers Academy names first principal

Catherine Rodriguez previously served as assistant head of school at Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Although it won't look exactly the same, Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's learning villages will look similar to this kindergarten through third grade model. (Rendering courtesy of Charter Schools USA)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 2, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Prep will take different approach on education, principals say

The new Lakewood Ranch K-12 charter school's WISH model focuses on wellness, innovation, science and health.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 18, 2021
Free Bird

East County birder Margi Haas found her search for meaning in the sky — and when the pandemic hit two years ago, so did everyone else.

  • LWR Life
Deacon David Bumstead calls Sarasota "a very generous and compassionate community.”
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 9, 2013
Church of the Redeemer welcomes new deacon

Deacon David Bumstead says the Sarasota community welcomed him and his wife, Beka, with open arms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Danny Moroney sails supplies to The Bahamas with his nonprofit Hope Fleet. Brynn Mechem
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 28, 2020
Sarasota nonprofit sails supplies, hope to those in need

The nonprofit Hope Fleet has sailed supplies to The Bahamas since Hurricane Dorian hit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Cops Corner

Homesick hound 5:35 p.m. - 700 block of Land's End Drive. Animal Found. A woman told police that she found her neighbor's dog roaming near Whitney Beach Plaza. The dog's owners appeared to be out of town and the neighbor agreed to take the dog until they returned. Later, it was discovered the homesick dog had run away from the sister of the dog's owner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 20, 2015
Welcome to the club: 12 residents reach the 100 milestone together

12 Pines of Sarasota residents celebrate a collective birthday with the "100 Plus Club Tea Party."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Myakka City residents Heidi and Wayne Minihkeim stand in front of Myakka City's "triangle," located at the intersection of State Road 70 and County Road 675. They oppose commercial development at the site.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 31, 2021
Myakka 'triangle' rezone proposed again at S.R. 70 and C.R. 675

Will Myakka City triangle be developed for commercial use?

  • East County
  • News
Parker Shanahan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 23, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.23.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.23.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Hoyt Architects estimated a stage at the Town Center site will cost between $500,000 and $600,000.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 9, 2021
Longboat Key to spend up to $50K on Town Center stage designs

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to review design work in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unicorp National Developments recently released a rendition of how its proposed St. Regis Hotel and Residences would fit on the property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 19, 2019
Cancelled trial dates open door for next stage of Colony case

April 2020 trial to decide the method of sale of the properties is still on the books.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Nancy Detert was the lone commissioner in opposition, stating  the amendments don't do enough to ensure new affordable units.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 27, 2021
County amends affordable housing incentives

The changes mean developers who build east of I-75 no longer have to include affordable units, but they can opt to.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parking at Chart House.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 1, 2020
Town approves restaurant parking changes

Longboat Key restaurants are now required to have one parking space for every 150 square feet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Harrison in her home with her art
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key artist Barbara Harrison is bringing it all together

As Harrison continues with her art and yoga, she's continuing the threads of her childhood dreams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Craig Daily, Kenny Goldstone, Shawn Rinehart, Brad Thompson, Jason Capobianco and many others make up the Grouper Cheeks.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 3, 2021
Grouper Cheeks band plays tribute to Sarasota

The Grouper Cheeks band has been making music through the pandemic — most recently with a tribute song to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Otus |
  • February 24, 2014
Ask Otus: But Is It Art?

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Palm Avenue residents have complained about the lack of setbacks required for new high-rise projects such as 624 Palm.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2019
City considers Palm Avenue setback changes

Responding to resident concern about new construction, staff members want to adjust the street's design standards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2013
Subcommittee debates places to store boats

A subcommittee believes boats and trailers should be confined to side yards and backyards, out of sight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
buffalowizards
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 27, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, April 27

Week's best bets: Monday, April 27

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A rendering shows new tennis courts adjacent to a courtyard area between two residential buildings proposed for the Bath and Racquet site. Image courtesy Halflants + Pichette.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
Bath and Racquet plans headed back to Commission

Despite endorsements from city staff and the Planning Board, some residents remain concerned about plans to add more than 200 residences to the fitness center property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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