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The students' video focused on coral reef and how it is dying. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 16, 2020
SMA students win national video competition

Students at Sarasota Military Academy won for their video on coral reefs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Construction continues on Costco Wholesale, which will anchor the Market Place at Heritage Harbour.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2019
Costco plaza should bring along tasty choices to Heritage Harbour

Leasing executive said focus will be restaurants, entertainment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 29, 2009
SCAT to unveil new hybrid buses

The new buses cost $200,000 more than standard diesel buses but will save $21,000 in fuel costs each year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patricia Okker, meanwhile, joined the University of Missouri as an assistant professor of English in 1990.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2021
New College names president-elect

Patricia Okker, a dean at the University of Missouri since 2017, selected to replace Donal O'Shea.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artspace's previous developments include the Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts in Fort Lauderdale. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2021
Artist housing project fails to secure city funding

Although the city rejected the Arts and Cultural Alliance’s proposed partnership, the nonprofit still intends to bring affordable live-work space to the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Linkogle, project manager, and Isaac Brownman, director of public works, discuss the underground project
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 2, 2019
Dig it: Underground utilities work cranks up in 2019

Long-awaited project that not only buries cables but also adds streetlights and enhances cell service is expected to take three years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
Lakewood Main Street plans progressive dinner

Attention adventurous diners: Lakewood Ranch Main Street restaurateurs will be taking residents on a culinary trip around the world at 6 p.m., Jan. 27.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2010
News Briefs 06.24.10

Leaders of the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market spoke before the City Commission June 21 to provide a progress report.

  • Sarasota
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Palm Aire's new general manager, Joe Rassett, talks with Kyle Bourassa, the assistant golf professional at the country club's shop. Rassett is already working on his first major event at the country club: the 2015 ISPS Handa Cup.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 9, 2015
Waterlefe general manager heads for bigger greens

The former PGA professional started his new position at Palm Aire Tuesday, Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
LBK Liquors on tap for June 30

LBK Liquors will open June 30, at 6854 Gulf of Mexico Drive in Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new canal system in Lakewood Ranch should be finished by 2022.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: New canal system an eerie sight in Lakewood Ranch

Plans unveiled to build a $340 million canal system connecting Lakewood Ranch by water.

  • April Fools
First Step CEO Gwen MacKenzie discusses the Behavioral Health Response Team program during a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Kreisman Center Crisis Stabilization Unit.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2020
First Step, law enforcement launch crisis intervention program

The Behavioral Health Response Team is an initiative designed to produce better outcomes for individuals dealing with issues related to mental health and substance abuse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The fall season at the Longboat Key Education Center begins on Oct. 16 and ends Dec. 15. The winter season begins Jan. 4.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 4, 2017
Class is in at the Longboat Key Education Center

The fall season begins on Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 1, 2020
Christie, Dungy, Farrow headline RCLA's 2021 schedule

Pair of postponed events from 2020 will be presented in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-chairwoman Ronna Ruben, guest speaker Gail Simmons and co-chairwoman Rachael Feldman
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 16, 2019
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosts Gail Simmons for Women's Day luncheon

The annual luncheon was held Dec. 16 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 20, 2013
Town sends signal with wireless draft

A draft of the town's telecommunications ordinance doesn't ban cell towers, but forces applicants to prove why alternative technologies won't improve cellular reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A preliminary rendering of the kind of hotel Floridays would build at the north end of the key.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Floridays: How 15 units could equal 120

Technically, a ‘yes’ vote would mean 15 units for the north end. But in reality, that translates to a 120-unit hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lake Manatee State Park Manager Joshua Herman says proposed park improvements would enhance guests experience, but funding is limited.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2018
New state park plan in place in Manatee

More than $5 million in improvements envisioned for Lake Manatee State Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2009
Prudential Palms April numbers up 30%

Short sales account for part of the 30% increase in activity in April '09 compared with April '08.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41

The Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote next month on two proposed additions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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