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Braden River Elementary school students and parents wave signs in support of fourth grade teacher Nicholas Leduc, who was named the Manatee County School District’s Educator of the Year.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 8, 2017
Instructor is man of wonder

Teacher allows his students to be more independent.

  • East County
  • News
Patrick Gannon is positioning himself as a moderate voice focused on achieving tangible results.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2017
Planning Board member enters City Commission race

Patrick Gannon, who also serves as president of the Downtown Sarasota Condo Association, is the sixth candidate to declare for the March election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 2, 2016
Fashion Insider — 1st Street Bridal Stroll

Local wedding planner Nicole Kaney, of NK Productions, hosted a bridal stroll on First Street Thursday, Feb. 18, collaborating with First Street shops, as well as other local brands for a showcase of all things bridal.

  • Black Tie
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
Sidelines: Highlands Golf Course ready to re-open

The Highlands Golf Course, part of The Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand re-opening July 5 through July 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Kelsey Grau Jim Crawford helps stock whiskey and other liquors.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 2, 2014
Liquor store opens, spurs hope for plaza

LBK Liquors opened its doors June 30 with shelves stocked full of wine, whiskey, beer and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 8, 2017
Embrace the aging process with Florida Studio Theater's 'Older Than Dirt'

The Sarasota theater company takes a comedic look at an experience we all share — aging.

  • Arts + Culture
Opponents of the pavilion plans wore red to today's public hearing.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2019
Lido Beach pavilion plans in jeopardy

Facing outspoken public opposition, the team behind a proposal to redevelop the Lido pool and pavilion asked the city to discuss the possibility of terminating the lease agreement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christian Laureano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.14.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Eagle Scout project benefits scallop search

On Saturday, Aug. 8, volunteers will monitor the scallop population of Sarasota Bay by snorkeling alongside weighted ropes, called transect lines, in the second annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artist Grace Howl was excited about getting neighbors involved in creating public art. “I want people to come back and say, ‘I did that piece,’” Howl said.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2018
Rosemary District comes together for public art

The neighborhood is a leading example of the city's ongoing efforts to use artwork to create a sense of community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Addison and Sophia Riesen share a common goal of protecting the environment and marine animals.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2019
Longboat sisters work in their own ways to protect the environment

Sophia and Addison Riesen protect the environment in different ways but share the same goal – protect marine animals and the environment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 14, 2019
Let's Start the Show

The Observer has a new Black Tie reporter. Learn all about Harry Sayer.

  • Black Tie
"The American Woman" stars Sienna Miller. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 22, 2019
Critic's summer film picks

Escape the heat and check out these must-see summer movies.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
St. Armands Circle stakeholders have identified a series of problem areas along the sidewalks in the shopping district, an issue they hope to address heading into season.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
St. Armands sorts out maintenance issues

The city hopes to establish clearer guidelines about right of way maintenance on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Firefighter/paramedic Brandon Desch, with Fire Chief Paul Dezzi, received the Chief's Award.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 10, 2013
Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors personnel

Firefighter/paramedics Brian Kolesa and Brandon Desch and Deputy Chief Matthew Altman received awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Big Pass sits between Siesta Key and Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2016
Commissioners discuss report on Big Pass dredge

A consultant’s analysis has questioned plans to renourish Lido Key with sand from the inlet.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock recommends Colony buildings be torn down because they are a nuisance and a threat to the health and public safety of the general public during a wind storm.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2013
Judge questions Klauber payment

A bankruptcy court judge denied a request from Colony Lender LLC to hold a foreclosure sale of its assets. He also questioned a $3 million payment to Klauber.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradley Battersby brought his hands-on education model to The Ringling College of Art and Design in 2009.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2016
Setting the Stage

With the help of Bradley Battersby's hands-on education model, Ringling College's film program has become one of the best in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has a signed a two-year deal with Staffing Connection/Action Labor to outsource its crossing guard services.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 22, 2014
Sheriff's Office outsources crossing guard services

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has contracted with a Ft. Lauderdale-based firm to take over its crossing guard duties for local schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sebastian Aguirre.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 19, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: 09.20.18

East County Athlete of the Week: 09.20.18

  • East County
  • Sports
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