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Bill Mariotti Site Development began work on a new entrance to San Marco Plaza around Feb. 25. Work is expected to be finished within a week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2013
San Marco alters entrance options

For years, business owners in San Marco Plaza have been wrestling with how to make the plaza - and its large parking area - more accessible.

  • East County
  • News
Ben Moore
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 3, 2018
Sarasota Catholic schools get new superintendent

Diocese's new education leader assumes role over 16 schools, about 4,800 students

  • Sarasota
  • News
KB Belton. Photo courtesy The Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2020
Two area high schools announce coaching changes

The Out-of-Door Academy has a new football coach, while Booker High has a new girls basketball coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 22, 2020
Temple Emanu-El welcomes new members, celebrates tenured

The temple held its New Member Shabbat Dinner on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city will distribute more than 15,000 carts to residents in March. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2019
City distributes new recycling bins

Beginning next month, the city will start a single-stream recycling program — with new wheeled carts for residents to place their waste in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 21, 2015
Manatee County Library System modernizes online system

The new library catalogue includes a community information database.

  • East County
  • News
A new $19.3 million Manatee Operations Center that combines the Florida Department of Transportation District One maintenance and construction facilities is underway at 13900 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2014
FDOT operations center moving to East County

FDOT is consolidating buildings and ditching old facilities for a new center east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 11, 2013
June 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director; Detectives investigate early morning shooting; Main Street rally for Rodney Mitchell; Longbeach Village residents oppose new Mar Vista plan; Manatee School board chooses legal representation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ringling Museum's new identity includes six icons featuring the six venues that operate under "The Ringling." Courtesy image.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 15, 2013
The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity

The Museum's new identity, "The Ringling" was unveiled Monday, April 15

  • Arts + Culture
Star Farms residents Barbara Malta and Lynette Cahill attend the expo to explore medical services because they're new to town.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 11, 2025
Sarasota wellness expo showcases local medical services

The annual New Year, New You Health & Wellness Expo was held at the Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Matthew Glover is the new corporate and events officer of the Sarasota Opera.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2025
Sarasota Opera hires new marketing and events officer

Matthew Glover will support fundraising efforts and lead the expansion of signature events.

  • Arts + Culture
Rueben Wakefield, Jackson Purdy, Trezure Coles and Brooke Turner star in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost" in the Ringling gardens.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 14, 2023
The curtain is coming down soon on four plays in Sarasota

"Love's Labour's Lost," "Paralyzed," "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help" and "Backwards Forwards Back" will all close by the end of the month.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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"The red carpet experience is something that’s been going on in Hollywood since the '20s, but I figured to bring it to our town, it’s something where people can have fun and kind of relive the night." — Jackie Rogers
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 28, 2012
Style Maven: Jackie Rogers

Not only is Jackie Rogers revamping male wardrobes to include baby-blue cashmere sweaters, she's ushering Sarasota into Hollywood-mode by glamorizing locals on the red carpet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Our View

It's all about performance

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 27

Gordon Silver captured this young eaglet getting a flight lesson from a parent bald eagle near White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Club President Scott Gray, Nick Adams and Joe McElmeel. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 28, 2021
Republican Club of Longboat Key reunites for season

The club heard from author Nick Adams for their October meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2009
Program seeks host families

The Cultural Academic Student Exchange is looking for local families to host foreign exchange students for a five-month stay.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 17, 2009
Longboat resident captures launch on film

Longboat Key resident Mary Lou Johnson snapped photos of the satellite launch that occurred early this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 14, 2010
Publix helps offers aid to Haiti

Publix Super Markets has established a program for its Florida customers to donate money toward relief efforts for Haiti.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2010
Volunteers gear up for river cleanup

The Old Braden River Historical Society is hosting its second annual winter river cleanup at King Ranch on Jan. 16.

  • East County
  • News
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