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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2018
Manatee schools offer open enrollment

School choice for elementary schools runs through March 16.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Our View: City joins TV media biz; ugh

The city of Sarasota launched City Business last week, a new television program aimed at covering businesses in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 24, 2017
Winning Gold

Zuleika Zunz took home a gold medal from the Sunshine State Games.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The violin kit, which is $1,200 is the most expensive item auctioned off at the Crystal Ball.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 10, 2019
Friends of the Selby Public Library host annual fundraiser

The 2019 Crystal Ball, which was open to the public, raised money for the library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 20, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club changes its watch

Bird Key Yacht Club held its annual Change of Watch Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — Central District, Seat 1: William Noonan

William Noonan, a Republican, will face Democrat Jody Davenport in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An preliminary rendering shows the proposed Mote aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By David Conway and Katie Johns |
  • February 8, 2018
Mote plans $130 million aquarium at Benderson Park

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium intends to relocate its aquarium facility from City Island to land near University Parkway and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sea turtle nesting season runs each year from May 1-Oct. 31. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 10, 2021
Longboat vacation resorts concerned about costs of turtle-rule changes

If the changes get approved, Gulf-front properties would have a year to make sure they're in compliance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anne Milot, Wendy Boscia, Mary Dent and Kathy Pesce at the event in January. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 15, 2021
Volunteer travel company Soul Sister Travels begins on Longboat Key

The pair of women are starting local and have hosted wellness and volunteer events at Zota Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ben Waechter's Garden House is one example of his bold yet simple design style. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 24, 2018
Sarasota Architecture Week kicks off in style

The inaugural The American Institute of Architects Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Sarasota Architecture Week is an event series that will feature an exhibit at the Center for Architecture Sarasota June 6 through 22.

  • Arts + Culture
Bonnie Roesch packs up the beef to be sent to Longboat Key for the Kiwanis Lawn Party.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 2, 2019
Lawn Party will feature a treat from honoree Murf Klauber's hometown

Buffalo's Charlie the Butcher donates beef-on-weck sandwiches to the event honoring ex-Colony owner Klauber.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 5, 2018
Make the nice list

The Longboat Key Police Department is collecting donations for Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gov. Ron DeSantis tweeted this play on the Revolutionary War flag first flown in 1775 as a battle cry against British rule.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 28, 2021
Keep going, Governor

Unlike many of his peers, Gov. Ron DeSantis has the guts to stand up to Washington and defend Floridians’ livelihoods.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Susan Jones with "Hamnet."
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 4, 2021
Longboat library fans look back on hottest summer reads

The volunteers of the Longboat Library gave a rundown of their best books from the hottest months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city is considering short-term and long-term options for improving the operations at Bobby Jones.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Bobby Jones considers rate increases

As the city prepares to discuss significant renovations to the golf facility, advisory board members are focused on a more sustainable business model.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bay Conservancy Group formed to partner with the city on the long-term management of the bayfront, but some officials and residents are cautious about moving too fast toward an initial agreement.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 21, 2019
City extends consideration of bayfront partnership

Bayfront planners want to move quickly in pursuit of a partnership with the city. Critics are asking: What's the rush?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although Sarasota Contemporary Dance restarted performances in the spring, it got to move back into the Cook Theatre this fall.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 5, 2021
Season's back: Raise the curtain

Area artistic directors celebrate their return to live performance in the real world.

  • Arts + Culture
A current proposal for the parcel includes  single and multifamily affordable housing and retail space.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
County accepts bids on north county affordable project

Developers will have until April 26 to submit bids for the property at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city already has regulations designed to clear obstructions from sidewalks — including an ordinance prohibiting sitting or laying in an unreasonable manner — but downtown merchants are pushing officials to do more. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 24, 2021
City could restrict sitting, lying down on downtown sidewalks

As merchants voice complaints about individuals on the sidewalk near their businesses, the city is exploring options for new laws. Some officials want to proceed with caution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Bedford has started Real Estate and Land Consulting, LLC, a Bradenton real estate and land use consulting company.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
Former SMR exec starts new adventure in Bradenton

Richard Bedford starts real estate and land consulting business in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
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