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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: AutoRama/Taste of St. Armands

Two events are scheduled for this Saturday in St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kelsey Grau Leslie Ann Genninger and Carol Camiener
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Carol Camiener hosts jewel of a party

On Sunday, Jan. 12, Leslie Ann Genninger displayed her latest collection of Murano Glass Jewelry at the Emerald Harbor home of Carol Camiener.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Construction is underway for fixed-base operator Sheltair. The grass area between the sign and the construction is the future location of Swiss-based aircraft manufacturer Pilatus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 12, 2024
SRQ systematically develops an aviation ecosystem

Aircraft builder Pilatus is the latest addition to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's strategic business diversification plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2012
Scene & Heard

Castaway to Belgium; Students become the masters; A midsummer's news

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 26, 2021
Temple Sinai hosts animal celebration for Sukkot

The Animal Hour under the Sukkah event was held Sept. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Children were inducted during a special ceremonyApril 26
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2011
Freedom hosts honor society induction

Freedom Elementary School on April 26 inducted students into the National Elementary Honor Society.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 27, 2016
Chamber members network at Bridge Street Bistro

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Businesses After Hours July 26 at Bridge Street Bistro.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 26, 2016
Education Foundation’s Evening of Excellence

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County hosted Evening of Excellence 'La Dolce Vita' Gala on Friday, Feb. 26, at Hyatt Regency.

  • Black Tie
The School Board of Manatee County approves salary increases for more School District of Manatee County employees.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 26, 2021
School Board of Manatee County approves salary increases

Salary increases are approved for more School District of Manatee County supervisors, administrators, administrators and managers.

  • East County
  • News
The Drug Enforcement Agency sponsored the seventh annual drug take-back day Saturday, Oct. 28.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 29, 2013
Drug turn-in event trounces previous effort

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office collected more than 120 pounds of unused or expired pharmaceutical drugs during the national turn-in event Saturday, Oct. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan and Jim Eicken could not believe Lou Deeter found Jim's wedding band. Deeter was thrilled to find the ring's owner.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2018
In Lakewood Ranch, there's a nice ring to this story

Lakewood Ranch man's wedding ring goes missing, and a cyclist returns it one month later.

  • East County
  • News
A new Sarasota Staples store is expected to open within the next two weeks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 14, 2012
New Sarasota Staples accepting applications

A new Staples at the corner of Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 is currently training employees and accepting applications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Bruce Porter signs the wall in the sanctuary.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Members sign off on new building

Excitement was in the air as members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian got their first look at the interior of their new sanctuary at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 6, 2018
Easterseals spreads happiness over lunch

The Easterseals Happiness House Abilities Shining Through Community Partnerships Luncheon was held March 6 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Robert Shuey and Joe Shaw, employees of Tierra Inc., check on the depth of the water table Jan. 31 in one section of the Siesta Public Beach Park. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
'Field work' under way at Siesta Public Beach

If you see a couple of men digging into the parking lot at Siesta Public Beach over the next couple of weeks, the odds are good they are part of a crew working under the auspices of the Sarasota County Public Works Department.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Pinellas Safe Harbor, a shelter in Pinellas County, could serve as a model for a homeless facility built to serve Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2013
City shelter opponents speak out

In advance of consultant Robert Marbut's plans to fight against homelessness in the region, two Sarasota city commissioners are already questioning his process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bobbi Eschenbach performs "Cabaret" to highlight Venice Theatre's Summer Cabaret Festival taking place July 19 through Aug. 25.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2013
Venice Theatre announces productions in 64th season

Venice Theatre opened the curtain on its 64th season the evening of Jan. 28 in the lobby. Each show was announced by Artistic/Executive Director Murray Chase followed by a performance by some of the theater's regular actors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 21, 2011
My View: It's not a 'drain,' it's a wash

A recent news story reveals a misunderstanding of how the economics work. Employees contributing to their pensions doesn't lessen the economy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2010
Charter school preps for expansion

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch will hold New School Expos Jan. 13, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Rotary inducts new officers, board

The Lakewood Ranch Rotary inducted its new board of directors and officers at a special dinner June 16, at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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