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The video reached a potential audience of eight million viewers and depicted the county’s unique Amish community.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 3, 2013
Visit Sarasota County honored for coverage of Amish

Visit Sarasota County will be honored for their video entitled "Amish Las Vegas" that was featured on the Today Show's website.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 8, 2013
Jan. 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Smoking ban on Sarasota County property unenforceable; Sarasota City commissioners to hold Walmart appeal; Siesta Key selected as one of Florid's 'best beach towns' in USA Today

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maggie Sharrer, the wellness coordinator and Hope teacher, is thrilled to share with students how to be happy and healthy people. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ready to open for its first year

The newest school in Lakewood Ranch promises to offer education amplified.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 9, 2014
FDOT funds interchange improvement

FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad today announced the state has secured $83 million for the reconfiguration of the University Parkway/Interstate 75 interchange.

  • East County
  • News
After asking students and faculty for input on the master plan, Ringling College officials intend to discuss any changes with residents living near the north Sarasota campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 21, 2019
After growth, Ringling College updates master plan

School officials are taking stock of changes that have taken place on-campus in the past few years as they plan for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2012
April 10: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joseph McKenna, president and CEO of the Sarasota Orchestra, presents the organization's proposal for a new venue at Payne Park during a City Commission workshop Tuesday,  Feb. 26.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 26, 2019
Orchestra shares vision for Payne Park venue

The Sarasota Orchestra has approached the city with a proposal to construct a new music hall on the downtown park property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Footage from a body camera shows a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy responding to a scene in the Lakewood Ranch area. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2020
Manatee deputies to get body cameras

Manatee County Sheriff's Office to purchase body cameras for deputies.

  • East County
  • News
Dolphin Aviation scholarship winners Jaxson French, Gabriel French, presenter Shannon Ciaravella, Chloe Sebiro, Halden Parker and Sephena Jackson. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 22, 2022
Local students awarded at Dolphin Aviation scholarship ceremony

The ceremony was held June 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County School District finance staff said it needs to sell the Braden River High School property to balance its budget.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 11, 2014
School board votes on contract to sell Braden River HS property

The Manatee County School Board will decide today if it wants to enter a contract to sell an undeveloped parcel of land at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
With a statewide closure of nonessential businesses set to expire at the end of the month, a group of local business leaders is advocating for a rapid reopening over the next few weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2020
Business leaders advocate for reopening region

An ad-hoc task force is encouraging government officials to lift some COVID-19 restrictions and allow businesses in Sarasota and Manatee to resume operating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Our View: Save the Hilton

Another 5.0 tremor for Longboat Key: The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort is on the edge of no longer being a Hilton!

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Siesta Key Beach, 1960. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 14, 2013
SKA marks 65 years

The Siesta Key Association celebrated its anniversary Thursday. It met to discuss its current agenda while looking back at the history of the community group.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clyde Metcalf stepped down from the Sarasota High baseball program on Wednesday. Metcalf had been the team's coach since 1982. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2022
Clyde Metcalf steps down as Sarasota High baseball coach

Metcalf had been the Sailors bench boss since 1982.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Legacy Trail's east-west segment runs past the Pompano Trailhead, just south of Robarts Arena.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 13, 2022
Newest Legacy Trail stop opens in Sarasota

The Pompano Trailhead features 12 lighted pickleball courts and other amenities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2022
Red tide advisories rescinded in Sarasota County

The weeklong alert was prompted by detection of low levels of red tide on Sarasota County's southern beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Javi Suarez stands in front of his painting of his dad, Javier Suarez, as part of his Sarasota Icons exhibit at Art Ovation.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 14, 2022
Local artist paints local heroes larger than life

Javi Suárez didn't want to just sketch out Sarasota's historic figures. He wanted to make them iconic.

  • Arts + Culture
Darenda Marvin, the planner representing Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for the proposal, explains changes to commissioners.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2019
Manatee County approves changes to Lakewood Ranch master plan

Manatee County approves changes to Lakewood Ranch master plan

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 19, 2013
Lakewood Ranch HS hosts budget meeting

The Manatee County School District's Citizens' Advisory Committee is conducting a series of meetings, including one tonight at Lakewood Ranch High School, to get input about what the district's budget priorities should be for 2014-15.

  • East County
  • News
A still from "Fashionably Late for the Relationship" (Courtesy photo).
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 31, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: R. Luke Dubois - Now

Today marks the opening of "R. Luke Dubois - Now" exhibit at The Ringling Museum. This contemporary exhibit is the first ever survey of the New-York based new-media artist's work.

  • Arts + Culture
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