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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 22, 2020
Sarasota schools budget back on the path toward balance

Sarasota County Schools started the year with a projected deficit of $21.8 million. At the semester break, that's down to $18.3 million with more federal dollars on the way.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 15, 2012
Town software sparks interest from other municipalities

Other communities are taking note of programs, developed by the town's IT Department and its firefighters, that make emergency response and record-keeping nearly paperless.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bramwell Tovey is looking forward to his first season as Music Director of the Sarasota Orchestra. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 20, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra announces program for 2022-23 season

Bramwell Tovey's first year as music director of the Sarasota Orchestra will feature an exciting mix of classical composers and engaging contemporary material.

  • Arts + Culture
A crowd of about 50 people showed up to a public meeting discussing the Floyd C. Johnson & Flo Singer Johnson Preserve at Braden River.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 6, 2019
Manatee County discusses preserve plans

Johnson Preserve will undergo limited construction to create fire lines.

  • East County
  • News
Although he never thought he would be an author, Central Park resident Bill Kopcsak publishes his first book. Now he's taking playwriting classes.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 24, 2020
Lakewood Ranch author treasures memories of 'Aunt Ruth'

Local writer publishes first book and starts writing plays.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport puts some flights on hold while its main runway is out of commission.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2022
SRQ Airport closes runway after problematic landing

The main runway at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport remains closed, causing flight delays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 19, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A dissatisfied customer

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2015
Surprise Celebration

Surprise Celebration

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The 2021 Lawn Party was held on the property of the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 16, 2022
Longboat Kiwanis' Lawn Party looks to City Island for 2022

Added capacity, construction on Longboat Key's Town Center Green prompt move.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hayley Peace, winner of The Sarasota Youth Poet Laureate, with Sarasota County School Superintendent, Brennan Asplen.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota's youth poet laureate named

An 11th grader from Pine View School was selected from a field of six.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Local owners Kevin and Jodi McGaharan and their daughter, Blaire Greene, united with Gigi Butler, in apron, the founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, for the East County store’s grand opening Oct. 19.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Doing Business: Gigi's Cupcakes

Gigi's Cupcakes bakes and sells fresh gourmet cupcakes every day.

  • East County
  • News
Antoine Sanchez will attend Stetson University in the fall.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 13, 2017
Riverview tennis player finds new ways to commit and excel

He'll attend Stetson University in the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cameron Blanco, 15 months, thoroughly enjoyed his first gymnastics class.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

At 15 months, my son, Cameron, already has learned the art of the balance beam.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Maverick and Lulu radio show broadcast live from Morton'       s Gourmet Market this morning to offer support for firefighters and paramedics.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 6, 2017
Chapman draws backlash for ambulance criticism

Following public outcry in response to an email about ticketing ambulances using Orange Avenue, City Commissioner Susan Chapman has apologized for her comments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian Roberts welcomes participants at his Newtown clinic on Jan. 12.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2019
Star-studded clinic opens door for Newtown baseball

The Newtown baseball clinic was put on by former Baltimore Orioles All-Star Brian Roberts, with help from other community leaders

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Greenbrook resident Willie Miranda, radio communications manager for Manatee County, says with the new P25 radio system, both Manatee and Sarasota counties will have nine radio towers. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2014
Systems Ready

Sarasota and Manatee counties will jointly install a radio communications network that will improve EMS and other services along University Parkway and in the region.

  • East County
  • News
Colony Lender doesn’t plan to play a role in the long-term future of the resort, according to principal David Siegal.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 16, 2014
Colony Lender wins bid

A dollar made all the difference at Monday's auction in Sarasota County Court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 16, 2022
Who are the real fascists?

Biden's tactics of vilifying Republicans has a sickening similarity to a German maniac in 1933.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Players CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Artistic Director Jeffery Kin announce their deal with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch on Monday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch lands The Players Theatre for Waterside

The Players plans to spend $8 million to $12 million for its new complex on 4.5 acres

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Pass Bridge currently has a 17-foot clearance. The state plans to raise the new bridge to be between 30-40 feet.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 20, 2021
Built to last 50 years (in 1957), Longboat Pass Bridge needs replacing — eventually

The state's $2,125,000 study will evaluate options for the bridge that links Longboat Key to Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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