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We feature seven Sarasota leaders who will have an impact in 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Sarasota

From local politics to new business ventures and charitable donations, these seven leaders will impact Sarasota life in the new year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday unanimously approved a staff recommendation that the new Gulf Gate Library be built on the site of the current facility, 7112 Curtiss Avenue.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
New Gulf Gate Library to be built on current site

The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday unanimously approved a staff recommendation that the new Gulf Gate Library be built on the site of the current facility, 7112 Curtiss Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Based on current new home sales, officials of Lakewood Ranch expect to sell more than 400 new homes this year — more than triple the number of homes sold in 2009.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2011
Ranch home sales on rise

Lakewood Ranch officials say the community is on track to sell 420 new homes in 2011.

  • East County
  • News
A Lakewood Ranch CERT member receives fire training. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2011
Ranch CERT elects new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team has elected new board members and officers.

  • East County
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 5, 2013
Chamber launches new Sarasota Tomorrow campaign

The campaign, called Sarasota Tomorrow-NEXT, aims to improve the business climate and develop new opportunities over the next three years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Assistant Administrators Tom Harmer and Lee Ann Lowery and County Administrator Randall Reid lay out a roadmap for the county during a Dec. 7 retreat with commissioners.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 11, 2013
Sarasota County Commission approves hirings

Commissioners directed staff to prepare budget amendments to add 43 new full-time positions to bolster ball field and median maintenance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In his role with the county, Jeff Maultsby was involved with projects such as the approval of a new spring training facility in North Port.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2018
School district names county official as COO

Sarasota County Schools selected Jeff Maultsby, Sarasota County’s director of business and economic development, as its new chief operating officer and assistant superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote's new librarian and archivist, Kay Garsnett. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 19, 2016
Mote announces new librarian

Kay Garsnett will serve as the archivist and librarian at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 4, 2017
Sarasota named No. 1 city for retirees

According to U.S. News and World Report, the city is No. 1 of 35 top cities in the country for retirement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Salmond
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2014
Observer adds new staff writers

Jessica Salmond, staff writer, is a Missouri native and graduated in May from the University of Missouri. Amanda Morales, staff writer, is a native Floridian who has lived on both coasts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Obituary: Howard Swartz

Howard Swartz, 86, of Longboat Key and New City, N.Y., died Feb. 9.

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  • Neighbors
Duane Oakes
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 18, 2021
Sarasota school district names new police chief

Oakes joined department as a sergeant when school board formed new security service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joel and Gail Morganroth have donated $2.5 million to SMH to support the new Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2024
SMH receives $2.5 million gift for new research institute

The auditorium at the new Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute will be named for donors Joel and Gail Morganroth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In new year, Sarasota parents may have 3 days to excuse absence
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 18, 2025
In new year, Sarasota parents may have 3 days to excuse absence

The Sarasota County Schools Board will gather public comment Jan. 20 on a new policy that will make the window to excuse an absence consistent across schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 18, 2009
Celebration of friendship and a new marriage

Roddy Samuels entertained nearly 70 nearest-and-dearest for brunch Sunday, Nov. 8, at Michael's On East.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
VFW names new commander

Braden River Post VFW 12055 recently installed George Johnston as the organization's new post commander.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 9, 2010
Summer splash kicks off school year

Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool and Goldie Feldman Academy, both Temple Beth Sholom schools, celebrated the new school year at their sixth annual Back to School Splash Sunday, Aug. 29, at the YMCA Selby Aquatics Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Board members were sworn in at a special dinner ceremony. Photo by Sally Waldo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2012
Ranch Rotary inducts new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club inducted its new board this month.

  • East County
  • News
Professor of Anthropology Uzi Baram with students Evan Giomi and Rozalyn Crews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
New College students win prize

New College students Rozalyn Crews and Evan Giomi won the top prizes in the 2012 Student Archaeology Grant contest, sponsored by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2013
Booker's Death By Chocolate returns with new format

The annual VPA fundraiser has forgone its traditional jazz review format

  • Sarasota
  • News
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