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Community Foundation Board member Donna Koffman gets a first look at Anne Patterson's piece "Circle of Thirds." Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 1, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.02.17

So many philanthropic events, so little time — so here's the scoop on what you missed this week.

  • Black Tie
Mason Amyx and Cayla Fulkerson use the groceries they bought to make their lunches.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 30, 2021
Beyond the Spectrum expands facility in Sarasota

The nonprofit will add 2,500 square feet of space to address its growing waitlist of students. AND Beyond the Spectrum adds space to handle demand..

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 9, 2009
Moms launch new networking group

MOMSnext caters to mothers of children with elementary-age children.

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Commissioner Vanessa Baugh did not commit any crimes in relation to a pop-up vaccination event in February at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 28, 2021
Manatee County Sheriff's Office says no crimes committed in relation to vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will not be charged with any crimes in relation to the pop-up vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Rebecca McCullough and Zak, a Royal Lipizzan stallion, put their best foot forward as they try to keep the ranch alive in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2022
Royal Lipizzans still showing off in Myakka City

After death of family matriarch, Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions survives in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Despite growing concern about worsening traffic issues between the Sarasota mainland and barrier islands, FDOT officials say the Coon Key Bridge project cannot be delayed.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
Coon Key Bridge repairs compound island traffic woes

Next month, a FDOT project will reduce the bridge to one westbound lane, which has St. Armands Circle businesses worried about the impact on traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jacob Jones, 12, from Greenbrook, watches as his player parachutes down to begin his second game.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 18, 2018
A Fortnite out in Lakewood Ranch

Video game craze comes to Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Harbour's 50 docks were all decorated this year.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 23, 2019
Island lights: Not a filament of the imagination

See "watt" we're talking about with Longboat Key's magical Christmas lights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The county put the property at 20 N. Washington Blvd. on the surplus land list last year.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 25, 2018
Sarasota County to designate 200 properties as surplus

Overall, the county owns $1.16 billion worth of land. More than 800 parcels are in use, but county staff identified more than 200 they could do without.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dwell, a multicolored sculpture in the shape of coral by artist Sujin Lim. (File rendering)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 20, 2022
Sarasota Commission rejects Dwell for Tamiami-Fruitville roundabout

Leaders vote to send the art advisory committee back to the drawing board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 21, 2013
Saturday's car show in Bradenton is a "Big" deal

Saturday's car show in Bradenton is a "Big" deal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • October 5, 2020
Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2015
Bluegrass, gumbo headline festival

Linger Lodge Restaurant hosted her bluegrass festival today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 72: Jason Miller

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
courtesy photo
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2016
Sarasota County Commission — District 1: Mike Moran

As Mike Moran talks about economic development on the campaign trail, his focus on attracting new businesses comes from a personal place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Madison Binkley, an FSU beach volleyball commit, records a kill against Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 22, 2019
Riverview volleyball has signs of long-term prosperity

Nickie Halbert's third season as Riverview High volleyball head coach is seeing dividends for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The parade started around 6 p.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Golf Cart Parade

Residents of the Horseshoe Cove RV Resort showed off their Christmas spirit Dec. 18 during the park's annual golf cart parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 24, 2012
This Weekend with Kirsten!

This Weekend with Kirsten!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2018
Best of Cops Corner: 2018

The best reports from a year of Cops Corner in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The call came in at approximately 2:01 p.m. Saturday to be on the lookout for two men and woman in a blue truck just involved in a strong-arm robbery in the area of the 3500 block of Clark Drive.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 10, 2013
Sarasota Police Chief catches suspected robbers

The chief and her daughter were off duty having lunch when the call for a strong-arm robbery came on the police radio.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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