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Several schools are holding special events in honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2011
East County schools remember 9/11

Several East County schools this week are holding special events to commemorate the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

  • East County
  • News
The Players Centre for Performing Arts CEO Michelle Bianchi and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Director of Community Relations Monaca Onstad are eager to introduce The Players to Lakewood Ranch through a children-focused programming.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 7, 2017
Players Theatre writes new chapter in Lakewood Ranch

'Storytelling Theatre' introduces The Players' children's programming to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 8, 2017
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 3

The Sarasota Orchestra's illustrates the beauty that made these Beethoven and Brahms pieces classics.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Although The Bay Park Conservancy has already obtained site plan approval for the first 10-acre phase of the project, the private organization hopes to streamline the city’s review of future phases. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2021
City streamlines review of bayfront project

After a long line of questioning, the City Commission agreed to modify its oversight of The Bay Sarasota project, delegating more responsibility to staff and a private partner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 28, 2022
Sarasota's rental assistance program expands, streamlines applications

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is taking new applications and recently implemented ERA2. Certain requirements have been broadened and funds will be available through 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 16, 2016
Film review: 'The Accountant'

Affleck is at the top of his game as an unsuspecting accountant harboring violent tendencies and a heart of gold.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jazzabelle Morales hits a pose on the runway as the last model of the show.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 9, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 11.10.16

Here's the scoop from last week's events...

  • Black Tie
  • By The Cota Group Insurance |
  • November 19, 2020
We Are Still Here!! Same Location. Same Friendly Agents.

We Are Still Here!! Same Location. Same Friendly Agents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 24, 2018
Bolger Family Reflection Pool unveiled at The Ringling

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, doubling as a retirement party for Keeper of the Ca' d'Zan Ron McCarty, was hosted Aug. 23 at the Ca’ d’Zan.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2022
Bay Island Shores home sells for $4 million

A home on Bay Island Shores tops sales this week at $4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Carol Whitmore

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 12, 2015
School boards wrong again

Now that property values and home building are rising again, the Sarasota and Manatee school boards see an easy target for money: jack up the price of new homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 25, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce catches up on meetings and awards

The Chamber held its Annual Meeting and twice-delayed Small Business Awards luncheon in one afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lennar Director of Sales and Marketing Matt Devereaux, Lennar area Sales Manager Matt Figlestahler and and Sen. Bill Galvano participate in the ceremony.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 25, 2013
Lennar breaks ground on Bridgewater

National builder Lennar held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for its new community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
ODA volleyball
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2013
Sidelines

ODA volleyball; Riverview Rams win district crown; Sarasota cruises to district titles; Cougars victorious at homecoming; Falcons open new athletic center

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
Two businesses hosting open houses tonight

Integrity Title Services Inc. and Lakewood Ranch Dental are welcoming customers to their celebrations tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Construction began on the Hotel Sarasota and 1500 State St. projects earlier this year, and both developments are targeting completion in 2017.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 13, 2016
City deals guarantee garage space for private developers

Construction is underway on two private projects next to public parking garages. Will the city be able to handle the needs of both sectors?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
News Briefs

Mote exhibit highlights extremes of survival; Community health fair scheduled for Bayfront Park

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 27, 2009
Film Review: 'The Girlfriend Experience'

There's a new trend out there for marketing films - that of simultaneous premieres across theatrical, DVD and TV platforms (i.e. pay-per-views). And Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh ('Traffic') seems to like the idea.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
School board

Please send your school and classroom news, events and extraordinary efforts to Community Editor Harriet Sokmensuer, [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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