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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 2, 2020
Temple Sinai installs new rabbi

Rabbi Samantha Kahn was formally installed as Temple Sinai's new rabbi on Dec. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High freshman Madison Pack and Ja'da Bennett both landed starting roles on the varsity squad in their first season with the Lady Sailors.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2013
On the rise

Freshmen Madison Pack and Ja'da Bennett have been instrumental in helping lead the Sarasota High girls basketball team to a 10-1 record in their first season with the team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Starwood Hotel proposal comes from HAAD/ARCADD Inc., a New York and Boston-based design and development firm.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 24, 2015
County receives two hotel proposals for downtown land

In addition to older plans for a Kimpton Hotel, a new proposal calls for the creation of an 8-story mixed use project with a three-floor Starwood Hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior Grace Casagrande captured the Class 1A-District 10 title Oct. 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2013
East County runners earn regional berths

The Cardinal Mooney and Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls cross-country teams both will send runners to their respective regional meets Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 20, 2016
Premier Sports scores big with new facilities

Addition of showcase field will provide centerpiece for marketing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 15, 2016
Siesta Key Condominium Council hosts annual holiday light competition

Representatives from Siesta Key Village Association, the Chamber of Commerce and the Siesta Key Association boarded the Siesta Key Island Trolley for a competition that was both merry and bright.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Smith helped lift the ballet's spirits during the early years of Iain Webb as director.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 7, 2015
Jeanne Beates Smith, former managing director of the Sarasota Ballet, dies

Smith, age 54, was a positive force of energy in the Sarasota community and made an impact during the early years of Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri's tenure at the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is creating a planning organization to create a blueprint for redeveloping the land near the Van Wezel.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 20, 2016
Patterson Foundation makes donation to bayfront planning effort

The Patterson Foundation is giving $300,000 to Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, which is embarking on a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to create a new planning organization tasked with steering the future of city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2021
A century of faith in Myakka City

The church was established in 1921 and has since survived hurricanes, merges and ever-changing congregations.

  • East County
  • News
Pumpkins come in all shapes and hues at patches around Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 15, 2015
Pumpkin patches sprout up around Sarasota

Perfect for carving, baking and painting, pumpkins have returned for the fall season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marlon Mack will open his sophomore season with USF this weekend.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines 09.03.15

Sarasota Sidelines 09.03.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Newly appointed principals for Fruitville, Lakeview and Tatum Ridge elementary schools.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 20, 2015
Three new elementary school principals appointed

With the school year coming to a close Superintendent Lori White announces that three elementary schools will be appointed new principals. Pending approval by the School Board of Sarasota County, Fruitville, Lakeview and Tatum Ridge elementary schools

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 25, 2020
Triumph of a noble cause

On the 400th anniversary of the Puritans settling in the New World, the story of the repatriation of Williams Bradford’s history of Plymouth Colony is a vivid reminder of why our nation exists.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Riverview High senior center midfielder Katy Mixon led the Lady Rams in both goals and assists this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2014
Taking charge

Katy Mixon played varsity soccer at Riverview High for four years. Now she'll take her talents to the University of West Georgia.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Since May 2007, Amy Whitt (right) has worked with D'Arcy and Ray Arpke at Euphemia Haye.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 3, 2022
Longtime employee assumes ownership of Euphemia Haye

Ray and D’Arcy Arpke sold Euphemia Haye to longtime employee Amy Whitt for an undisclosed sum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jared Joseph says this incarnation of “Ragtime” allows a breadth of perspective because every character helps tell each other’s stories. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 9, 2018
Asolo Rep's 'Ragtime' tells an old story that reflects a modern reality

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of “Ragtime” tells a timely story of the American experience with an intimate cast and meaningful choreography at Sarasota's FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey completed her first year Aug. 1. An evaluation of her performance was completed this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Rey earns glowing reviews

Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey earned positive feedback during her one-year performance review.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
Our View: Reviewing codes long overdue

Longboat Key commissioners don't get much credit, but for this we want to encourage them to forge ahead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 10, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Wednesday, Dec. 16

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Crews from Quinn Construction, Inc. are scheduled to begin work in August on New Pass Bridge.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 2, 2020
New Pass bridge work put off until August

The 14-part project on the link to Longboat Key from St. Armands Key will cost $2.77 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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