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Ryan Tisdale is one of six Fulbright Scholars this year at New College. Tisdale will leave in September for Seewiesen, Germany, to begin his year-long research project.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 21, 2011
New College student headed to Germany

The 22-year-old Fulbright Scholar will study the sleep patterns of urban and rural blackbirds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 11, 2012
St. Armands median project finished

Members of the St. Armands Circle Business Improvement District say they are pleased with a $450,000 Circle median project that wrapped up last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 3, 2019
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key welcomes new president

Lynn Larson takes the mantle from Steve Branham at the club's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Mote
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 12, 2016
Mote's Summerland Key facility nears finish line

The research facility will help expand programs focusing on studying and restoring coral reef.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy. Joe Seidensticker is overseeing an expansion of Libby's into east Manatee County.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2018
Popular Sarasota restaurant plans second location in East County

A prominent restaurant outside downtown Sarasota, Libby’s Café & Bar, is expanding to East Manatee County. Expansion is part of a revival of the Libby’s brand, which dates back to 2008.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High Principal Craig Little will become the principal of the new high school in Parrish.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 16, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High principal takes another post

Lakewood Ranch High Principal Craig Little will become the principal of the new high school in Parrish.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 10, 2018
Plymouth Harbor cuts ribbon on Northwest Garden Building

The new building features memory care, assisted living and residential living spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christopher Culton is the new football coach at Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2018
Lakewood Ranch football names new head coach

He brings 14 years of experience from the Naval Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction at the Resort at Longboat Key Club
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 14, 2018
Longboat Key Club entrance project aims for Thanksgiving completion

The Resort at Longboat Key Club's project to realign Longboat Club Road to the north of its existing route is planned for a Thanksgiving completion date.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the Suncoast, Inc. CEO Rose Chapman.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 29, 2016
Chapman to step down as JFCS CEO

Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the Suncoast Inc. will seek new leadership after CEO Rose Chapman steps down.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 9, 2015
Asolo Rep's New Stages Tour 2015 Meet and Greet

Sponsors, actors, and theater lovers gathered to celebrate the beginning of Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2015 New Stages Tour production of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night."

  • Arts + Culture
Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston, holding Gabby, an umbrella cockatoo, with Ringling student Meghan Kay-Yun Cole
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Students soar in SOS projects

College students designed a new logo for Save Our Seabirds during a creative copywriting class project last semester.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 27, 2010
Jazz orchestra draws lively crowd at Education Center

OONOJO, the Original Octogenarian New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, played Jan. 21 at Longboat Key Education Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2009
Public Tennis Center project begins

Tennis courts at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center are still in use for members while construction of a new pro shop gets underway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 20, 2010
Mote to host finals for new catch-and-release tournament

The Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge will offer a new model of sport fishing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The sanctuary is close to being finished except for a few minor cosmetic details.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 26, 2011
Christ Church opens its doors for first service

After being without a permanent home for five-and-a-half years, Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, opened the doors to its new home for a 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, Oct. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hayley Rio. Courtesy photo.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 1, 2019
East County schools land new principals in Bradenton

Josh Bennett takes over at Braden River Elementary as School District of Manatee County swaps principals.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 11, 2016
JetBlue curbs SRQ flights to New York

One of SRQ’s New York flights will become seasonal, rather than year-round.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Schimberg Group aims to spark new development on the east end of Main Street with a mixed-use project at 2010 Main St.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 7, 2016
Architect unveils catalyst project for east Main Street

The Schimberg Group aims to spark revitalization of a sleepier section of downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An additional 5% discount for Longboat Key citizens and property owners with National Flood Insurance Program policies will go into effect soon for the coming year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 3, 2015
New rating will decrease Longboat Key flood insurance bills

An additional 5% discount for Longboat Key citizens and property owners with National Flood Insurance Program policies will go into effect soon for the coming year.

  • Longboat Key
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