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District leaders hope summer programs, which will be offered virtually, can help catch students up before the 2020-21 school year.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 28, 2020
Sarasota School leaders focus on summer learning, remediation

District leaders are hopeful that the Summer Boost program can catch students up before the 2020-21 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Commissioner James Satcher talks with County Attorney William Clague during Tuesday's meeting. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 26, 2022
Decision delayed on allowing Manatee County employees to carry weapons in county buildings

The proposal by Commissioner James Satcher could be heard at the Aug. 9 Manatee County Commission meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Woodland's Dewayne McFarland and Jennifer Passmore say the new building meets demands both for Dunn Prep Elementary, as well as church administration.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2020
Church, school grow together in Lakewood Ranch area

Woodland Community Church also expands educational opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2010
County modifies tower ordinance

Commissioners adopted some changes to the telecommunications ordinance but kept a provision regarding citing preferences intact. The changes will impact an application for a tower in Palm-Aire, which came back for more review last week.

  • East County
  • News
FSU hosts "Voices — Rising Choreographers" Thursday through Sunday
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 10

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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
The 103 stories left by Ray Turk Sr.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 3, 2019
A glimpse into 1944's South Pacific

A Sarasota man discovered his father’s war correspondence reports from World War II.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Zarrella and Kristin Zarrella-Wikstrom will be coaching cross country together at Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 14, 2019
Father-daughter duo runs the cross country program at Lakewood Ranch High

Running has been in the cards for the Zarrella family for a long time.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Freya Robbins |
  • March 15, 2019
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Jean Blackburn's pieces were inspired by 2018 being the year of the bird.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 3, 2018
Jean Blackburn paints with a bird's eye view

Blackburn currently has 15 pieces on display at Selby Public Library until July 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The concrete walkway at Bayfront Park was damaged during tropical storm Debbie
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 18, 2012
Bayfront Park sidewalk to undergo repairs

FEMA will cover the cost of repairs to the concrete damaged during tropical storm Debbie.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 15, 2020
Asolo Repertory Theatre directors discuss craft at luncheon

The Asolo Repertory Theatre's annual Director’s Take Luncheon was held Jan. 15.

  • Black Tie
The Longboat Key Historical Society accepted bids until Nov. 11 on the larger L-shaped cottage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 23, 2020
Longboat Key historic cottages planning to move in 2021

The cottages currently sit at 521 Broadway St. in the Longbeach Village neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anything goes on stage during the “Sarasota Improv Festival” July 13-15 at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 29, 2017
Improv, the Next Generation

Sarasota Improv Festival sets the stage for new wave improv performers at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Lakewood Ranch Commerce Park continues to expand. Developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch wants to intensify light industrial uses to create more jobs near homes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2016
SMR expands light industrial plan

Developer hopes to add 700,000 square feet of industrial space to its commerce park.

  • East County
  • News
Vessels are generally allowed to stay overnight in the town’s waterways as long as they have sufficient lighting. But a town code prohibits a person from mooring a boat for more than 72 hours in a 30-day period.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 30, 2015
Boat mooring in Longbeach Village questioned

Two out-of-town boaters complain it’s hard to moor their boat in Longbeach Village to grab a bite to eat because of sailboats they believe are always in the way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 26, 2020
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing begins Friday in Sarasota County

Visitors to the site must be referred by a physician to be tested.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 3, 2009
County looks to reduce overtime

Sarasota County officials say they've made a concerted effort to cut overtime costs. While some departments are seeing success, others have incurred more overtime than last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Schumaker and Michael Wyshock
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
Reworks of Art

Alfstad& Contemporary artists revisit their work from past exhibitions by creating collaborative, limited-edition prints.

  • Arts + Culture
Matthew Graybil  — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 4, 2019
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota announces its 24th season

The 2019-2020 season will feature homages to several renowned composers in honor of the anniversary of their births as well as several rising young musical stars.

  • Arts + Culture
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