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Dan Ceaser with his children Natalie, Norah and Caroline.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 15, 2021
Sarasota dads give perspective on good parenting for Father's Day

"My job is to help them make good decisions and model how to be nice," one father says.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Bay Runner trolley service turned one year old on March 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2023
Bay Runner trolley hours change for offseason

Starting June 1, the free Sarasota trolley service will start and end earlier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota shooter Mary Tucker, here competing with the University of Kentucky, will participate in three Rifle events at the Tokyo Olympics. Photo courtesy NCAA Photos.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 7, 2021
Sarasota Olympic shooter's specialty, explained

A breakdown of the Olympic sport kicking off the games, plus news on another Sarasotan headed to Tokyo — in a management capacity.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County said it was not certain why it did not receive an additional supply of the vaccine or whether the state would supply more doses next week. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2021
Sarasota health department out of COVID-19 vaccines

Although local officials did not expect to receive additional vaccines this week, the state said it is shipping more doses to Sarasota and Manatee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The starting salary for teachers has increased to $55,177. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2022
School District of Manatee County increases teacher pay

The starting salary for a Manatee County teacher will be $55,177, up from $52,910.

  • East County
  • Schools
Barbara Linden
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Barbara Linden

Newcomer wants to promote community.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Crosby, Mote president and CEO, helped craft the organization's 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan in 2010. Now, he's working on making that vision a reality. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • August 21, 2014
Think Tank

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is intent on expanding its research capability on its City Island campus - and hopes to build a new bayfront aquarium on the mainland.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Michele Rayner

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shirley Venkataraman advises Seri Jane Kim.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 29, 2021
Prayer shawl ministry knits a community together

A ministry at Christ Church of Longboat Key brings people together for knitting and socialization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brennan Asplen came to Sarasota County Schools in 2020.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 28, 2022
Asplen says he will resign as Sarasota Schools leader

The Sarasota County School Board plans its Tuesday meeting to consider the superintendent's contract.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Danielle Craig, the managing partner and general manager of Capital Grille, and server Adam Pratt offered tenderloin sliders that were an absolute hit.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 12, 2023
Nathan Benderson Park offers taste of the future with Mote event

Seasonal Tastings raises awareness of the Science Education Aquarium, which is scheduled to open in late 2024 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • May 18, 2020
Time To Trade In Or Restore?

Time To Trade In Or Restore?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By David Conway |
  • January 26, 2017
Meet A.G. Lafley, former Procter & Gamble CEO and bayfront planning chairman

He ran one of the biggest companies in the country. Now, he’s helping lead the redevelopment of Sarasota’s bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
First Step CEO Gwen MacKenzie discusses the Behavioral Health Response Team program during a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Kreisman Center Crisis Stabilization Unit.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2020
First Step, law enforcement launch crisis intervention program

The Behavioral Health Response Team is an initiative designed to produce better outcomes for individuals dealing with issues related to mental health and substance abuse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards addresses the crowd at an Asolo Rep event.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 6, 2023
Asolo Repertory Theatre bids farewell to longtime directors at Broadway bash

The Asolo Repertory Theatre's"Broadway Comes Alive!" gala paid tribute to Michael Donald Edwards and Linda DiGabriele on March 4.

  • Black Tie
Nicholas Almeida, 11, is the goalie of the Gulf Coast Flames Peewee AA team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2016
Peewee hockey goalie swats away adversity

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Nik Wallenda walked across U.S. 41 in January. File photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 18, 2013
Nik Wallenda sets his sights on the Grand Canyon

Sarasota's hometown daredevil will take the highest walk of his career without a safety net.

  • Arts + Culture
Mascot Jedi, owned by Bayside Pet Resort groomer Nick Scialdone, takes center stage for the groundbreaking ceremony. Behind him are Ron Sivitz, Lynne and Bob Huff, Jeff Charlotte and Vanessa Baugh.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2017
Commercial progress in Lakewood Ranch turns another corner

Northeast corner construction begins at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 20, 2021
Commissioners outline priority projects

Among high-priority projects are updates to SCAT, a 200-bed correctional facility and a medical examiner's office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2012
Board hears the case for code changes

The Longboat Key Code Enforcement Board discussed possible changes to the town's property codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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