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Students Quinn Coomer, Rafael Treminio Bravo,  Seth Johnson, Armand Segui and Cannon Spencer are all smiles after winning the VEX Robotics state championship.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
Suncoast students win state robotics competition

The Blackout Robotics team won the VEX Robotics state championship for the second year in a row.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Former FEMA director Craig Fugate says recovery from a hurricane is a difficult, long-term process.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 31, 2017
'Don't kid yourselves,' disaster expert tells Longboat residents

Former FEMA director Craig Fugate says recovery from a hurricane is a difficult, long-term process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 15, 2013
Exposure therapy: ArtXpose brings erotic art to Sarasota

Exposure therapy: ArtXpose brings erotic art to Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Palm-Aire residents packed the Manatee County commission chambers last week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2010
Officer needs more time for cell tower decision

County hearing officer Hamilton 'Chip' Rice heard testimony regarding the proposed cell phone tower in Palm-Aire and has continued the public hearing to Jan. 12, 2011.

  • East County
  • News
Steven Wollf of AMS Planning & Research discusses the findings of the Van Wezel Foundation's needs assessment study at a Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 meeting Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2016
Bayfront 20:20 prepares for city workshop

In advance of a meeting with the City Commission, the leaders of Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 discussed how to plan the development of public land near the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2012
East County walkers take steps to fight breast cancer

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will be held Oct. 20. Individuals will have the opportunity to enroll in a long-term cancer study during the event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Sidelines

Amazing Admirals; MLS comes to Lakewood Ranch; Junior Golf Camp registration

  • East County
  • Sports
Lenora Galeziowski, a junior at Braden River High School, performs a small solo with the school's wind ensemble. She'll perform a solo with the Sarasota Orchestra at a concert Feb. 29.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 19, 2020
A musical dream come true in Sarasota

Sarasota Orchestra will allow East County student to perform a solo with it.

  • East County
  • News
The Cougars, including Mary Page, Madison Brown, Alex Lopez and Sophia Hritz, here defending the court, are headed to the state title game against Westminster Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 14, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Rock-ing and rolling

Cougars volleyball heads into state title game inspired by a classic franchise.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2019
Linger Lodge holds Bluegrass Festival

Braden River sets stage for entertainment.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission met virtually for the second time on Monday, May 4.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 4, 2020
Longboat begins assessing COVID impact on budget

Town Manager Tom Harmer and town finance director Susan Smith presented their early analysis to the Town Commission on Monday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Janet Shapiro won the Paul Harris Award.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 22, 2020
Rotary Club hosts member appreciation

Many members got a certificate as appreciation for what they do for the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota County Commission adjusts road project; North Trail rezone hearing is continued to June

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Edward Alley |
  • July 25, 2018
Time is of the essence for the Sarasota Orchestra while planning for a new hall

The Sarasota Orchestra chose to explore other sites within the city of Sarasota for a new concert hall because it doesn't have time to wait for The Bay Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Confederate statue sits in from of the Manatee County Courthouse in downtown Bradenton.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 20, 2017
Manatee County Clerk's office closes early in anticipation of Confederate statue protests

County Clerk, Historic Records Library will close at 1 p.m. before protests concerned Confederate statue.

  • East County
  • News
St. Armands leaders hope to build two bathroom structures on Boulevard of the Presidents and John Ringling Boulevard.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2018
St. Armands bathroom plans advance

St. Armands Circle leaders are moving ahead in their quest to add public restrooms, but city officials have questions about the scope of any project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 4, 2010
Students and their families celebrate at Purim carnival

The Temple Beth Sholom School held its annual Purim family carnival Feb. 28. Purim is a festive Jewish holiday that celebrates Queen Esther's heroic efforts in saving the Jews during ancient times.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
University Place's Claudia Pennington will continue riding until it's physically impossible for her to do so. “As long as I have two legs on my body and two hands, I’ll keep riding,” Pennington says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
East Bradenton residents have ride of their lives

East County seniors stay true to their passion of riding horses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 31, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 1

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 11

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events happening this week in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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