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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
School board OKs equity job

The new administrative role will focus on equity across the district and innovate teacher development techniques.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 8, 2021
Joseph P. Callahan

Joseph (Joe), age 96, of Longboat Key, Florida and Massapequa, New York passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2021 surrounded by his two daughters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Keller Williams Select at Lakewood Ranch associates celebrate RED Day by volunteering at the Salvation Army in Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2015
Business briefs

Hillstrom named in two lists of top physicians; Microsoft opens June 11 at UTC Mall; Taylor Morrison debuts new home collection; Keller Williams celebrates RED Day; Legend Senior Living program wins safety award

  • East County
  • News
The third project that’s still awaiting a final federal permit is a $3.5 million Longboat Pass dredging project that will bring 200,000 cubic yards of sand from Gulfside Road north to the North Shore Road beach access.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2016
Town receives south-end permit

Town Manager Dave Bullock plans to use some sand from a $11 million mid-Key beach dump truck haul project set to begin in April for the south end behind properties such as L’Ambiance that have major erosion issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In some areas of the county, fixed routes will be replaced with a mobility-on-demand service.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 19, 2021
SCAT's mobility-on-demand service to start in June

As part of the Sarasota County Area Transit overhaul, a new rideshare service will begin in June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 14, 2009
Supporters vow to save iconic bookstore

Upon hearing that the economy may claim Sarasota News and Books as one of its victims, Sarasotans take to the Internet to try to save it.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
Ranch YMCA unveils expansion

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA opened its new fitness center to the public March 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Mark Gordon |
  • April 26, 2012
Palm Avenue site has new plan

A new partnership between two local entrepreneurs creates optimism around a downtown property. A new restaurant could be open by late fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • February 1, 2012
The Tiger R'orr'd

The Tiger R'orr'd

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dr. Robert Hirsch was appointed as dean of the new dental school in November.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 21, 2011
LECOM unveils dental school plans

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will invest $52 million to construct the LECOM Bradenton School of Dental Medicine in Lakewood Ranch. Officials hope to have the facility ready to welcome its first class of students in August 2012.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Briefs

County improves its budget forecast; New College has eight Fulbright scholars; Sarasota real-estate sales stay strong

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
News Briefs

City to build State Street parking garage; energy-efficiency plan to save $2 million per year; community leader reveals her run for commission

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Our View: Time for Town Center

Benderson Development Co. is offering a cool drink of development in a parched economic land. Hopefully, Sarasota County elected officials will have the wisdom not to dump it out.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS - iPads shuffle off County Commission table; CLUCK gets some company down on the farm; Pizza shop's truck to draw ire of Siesta Key residents

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 24, 2011
News Briefs

SMH honors two of its employees with awards; Pedestrians ignore Five Points crosswalks; New EPA standards could cost the city millions

  • Sarasota
  • News
Quik-n-Easy opened over the weekend with typical convenience store fare but will temporarily increase its grocery offerings.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2012
Businesses stock up for Publix closure

Local merchants plan to increase their offerings during the eight months in which the island will be without a supermarket.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Catherine Luckner is president of the Siesta Key Association.
  • By Catherine Luckner |
  • March 15, 2012
My View: Good news needs a champion

Something of an encouraging nature happens every day. Many of you know that, because you're participating in such an undertaking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
Observed: 2013: A year of new beginnings

No one knows what the future holds, but as we look toward 2013, we can't help but be optimistic.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 25, 2012
City receives 66 applications for EDC position

Part of the job description for Sarasota's downtown economic development coordinator will be to keep businesses from moving out. east.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new mascot for the 2017 World Rowing Championships needs a name.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 8, 2016
Rowing championships' pelican seeks a name

Possible names for new mascot have been flying fast.

  • East County
  • News
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