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Jacob Byers
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 1, 2011
Class of 2011

Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the Class of 2011. These Longboat, Lido and Bird key graduates will soon start a new chapter in their lives as they pursue their goals for higher education. But, before they could say goodbye to high school, we gave them one final quiz about their past accomplishments and plans for the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The owners of the Sarasota Modern hotel could develop land surrounding the building to include 90 residences in structures up to 10 stories tall. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2021
City approves Rosemary District rezoning

The change would allow 10-story buildings near the Sarasota Modern hotel, which some neighbors are unhappy about.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Capt. Josh Dillard (Officer of the Year) and firefighter Jason Morrow (Firefighter of the Year) were honored by East Manatee Fire Rescue April 15.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 24, 2024
East Manatee Fire Rescue presents top awards

Longtime friends and co-workers Josh Dillard and Jason Morrow were honored for their service.

  • East County
  • News
Workers cleared trees from this Hudson Bayou lot earlier this year — a phenomenon residents are calling on the city to address.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2015
Residents continue push for enhanced tree protection

At Saturday’s Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations meeting, residents called on the city to hire additional urban forestry staff and provide more oversight for tree removal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Diana Greene said a new high school is one of the Manatee County School Board's top priorities.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 22, 2016
Manatee County School Board plans for new high school by 2018

Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene presented Long Range Master Plan recommendations to the school board today.

  • East County
  • News
President Brittany Lamont, board member Keith Pandeloglou and Communications Coordinator Kristie Calandro prepare for the last meeting of the year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance puts focus on philanthropy

About 40 nonprofits showcased their services for alliance members at their last meeting of the year.

  • East County
  • Business
Pepper Palace, left, is located at 23 Blvd. of the Presidents.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2012
Pepper Palace opens on Circle today

The store's owner describes it as "the hottest shop in town."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Valerie Viands, the director of Manatee Technical College, hands Sarasota's Jasmine Redding her diploma. Redding has a job with Nurse Core and plans to work part time for HCA Florida Blake Hospital or First Physicians Group.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 1, 2022
Manatee Technical College fast-tracks grads into the workforce in Bradenton and Sarasota region

Many Manatee Technical College students secured a job before they even graduate.

  • East County
  • Schools
Karen Carpenter, Manatee County School Board chairwoman, and Superintendent Rick Mills took comments about the 2013-14 fiscal year budget at a public hearing today.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 29, 2013
Manatee school district to hire 85 teachers

The Manatee County School district will hire 85 additional teachers for the 2013-14 school year to match enrollment growth recorded in the first 10 days of the school year.

  • East County
  • News
Tammy Sawmelle, the dean of nursing for the State College of Florida, shows how a simulation works. Nursing students are able to go through simulations in SCF's neonatal unit, birthing suite, pediatric ICU, medical ICU, trauma ICU, surgical ICU, neuro ICU and cardiovascular ICU.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 24, 2023
SCF Manatee-Sarasota grows nursing program

State College of Florida will be able to accept 350 students into its programs as a result of $1.1 million raised through community partnerships and matched by the state legislature.

  • East County
  • Schools
Summer Circus Spectacular through Aug. 12 at Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 22-28

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The pool will be closed through Wednesday, at least, the city announced.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 18, 2018
Red tide closes Lido pool

The Lido Beach pool will be closed today and tomorrow because of worsening red tide conditions, the city announced. The beachfront concession stand is also closed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2018
Bayfront group prepares for master plan presentation

On Thursday, The Bay Sarasota will go before the City Commission in hopes officials will adopt a master plan for redeveloping more than 50 acres of waterfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2020
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ESSENTIALS

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ESSENTIALS

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 10, 2012
July 10: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 22, 2019
Allegiant launches first of nine new destinations from Sarasota today

Flights to Baltimore and Asheville, N.C., precede seven more new flights in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction continues on a new residence hall and student center being built on USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 25, 2024
USF's long-awaited Sarasota-Manatee residence hall nearly complete

Building the hall and student center on the small campus proved to be a challenge that officials say is well worth it.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 6, 2023
Preliminary Sarasota County budget increases spending by 36%

Personnel requests keep pace with population increase, but the county administrator looks to trim $3.3 million before submitting a recommended budget for fiscal year 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo Courtesy Samantha Ponzillo Media
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 21, 2020
Change of Plans

Amy and Scott Carrington were married under some unusual circumstances.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 12, 2022
Audrey Strode Wolcott

Audrey Strode Wolcott died peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on July 17th, at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Arthur S. Wolcott.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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