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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 4, 2015
This week in history: 6.4.2015

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioners Irwin Pastor and Lynn Larson present Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Armando Linde, center, with a thank you letter Thursday for the club's donation to Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 18, 2015
Town offers thanks for Bayfront Park donation

A revamped Bayfront Park on Longboat Key that’s been in the works since 2008 has received $12,270 in funding gifts for a new children’s playground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city of Sarasota started work on a new roundabout on Main Street at the end of July.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2015
Main Street roundabout to partially open

The city of Sarasota’s newest roundabout at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Main Street will open partially this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new congressional map upends the political stage ahead of the 2016 election in Florida.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 2, 2015
Supreme Court approves new congressional map that splits Sarasota

In a 5-2 decision, the Florida Supreme Court approved a congressional redistricting map that splits Sarasota County into two districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Memorial CEO David Verinder addresses the crowd gathered for a "breaking ground" ceremony.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 11, 2016
Sarasota Memorial begins construction of innovative rehab facility

The facility will offer 44 inpatient rooms, as well as simulated environments in which patients can train for independent living.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Future Ringling College Library Association Executive Director Stephanie Grosskreutz hosts a Q&A with Dr. Ben Carson in 2013.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 22, 2016
Ringling College Library Association names executive director

Visit Sarasota County Managing Director Stephanie Grosskreutz will manage the Town Hall Lecture Series in the newly created role.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Dolan has owned Big Water Fish Market for nearly two years. In response to customer demand, he recently added a full lunch menu.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 5, 2013
Big Water Fish Market casts new services

The fish market, opened in 2011, recently added a full lunch menu.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Attendees preferred a mission-style building as opposed to art deco architecture presented during a public workshop May 29, for the new lift station.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 15, 2014
VIDEO: Engineers refine Lift Station 87 design

The firm in charge of the oft-troubled city of Sarasota wastewater facility project has chosen mission style architecture reminiscent of historical Sarasota buildings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County School District named Rebecca Roberts its new chief financial officer Oct. 22.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 22, 2014
School District names Rebecca Roberts as CFO

The Manatee County School District announced Oct. 22 that it has selected Rebecca Roberts as its new chief financial officer.

  • East County
  • News
Booker High School's new Law Academy is set up like a real courtroom.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 12, 2013
Van Wezel partners with Booker High Law Academy

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will begin workshops with Booker High Law Academy in October to teach them about law through theater with 'Chicago: The Musical.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 19, 2013
Mediterraneo renovates after 17 years

Mediterraneo, an Italian restaurant located at 1970 Main St., will reopen in four weeks after renovations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Valerie Goddard has 25 years in executive management, included service as a gubernatorial appointee responsible for allocating $36 million to community organizations.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
Women's Resource Center under new leadership

The Sarasota-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering women has named Valerie Goddard as its new executive director.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 8, 2021
Herbert Bruch

HERBERT G. BRUCH (Age 88)  Born October 17, 1932, departed this life on December 5, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Roy Cohen, and board member Ellen Berman with Fred and Bethany Niell
  • By Janet Combs |
  • April 16, 2024
Hermitage celebrates Greenfield Prize for Theater

The organization honored playwright Deepa Purohit, who is the 2024 winner of the prize.

  • Black Tie
Heather Kasten is President and CEO of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2025
Sarasota Chamber earns top national accreditation

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce has been awarded 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Temple Beth Israel celebrated Rosh Hashanah with a lunch after their service at Michael's On East.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 17, 2023
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah with annual lunch

Temple members dined together at Michael's On East after service to celebrate the Jewish New Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commission Chair Mike Rahn, County Administrator Charlie Bishop, Commissioner George Kruse and Commissioner Ray Turner enjoy the first sip of water after Manatee County spent $53 million to retrofit the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant with new filters.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 31, 2024
Upgraded Manatee water treatment system serves its first drink

Manatee County's $53 million retrofit uses ultrafiltration membranes to block additional contaminants.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital named a top rehab hospital
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital named a top rehab hospital

SMH's U.S. News & World Report rankings have improved for the third straight year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2021
The bill that can save the housing market

Rising property insurance rates are on the verge of popping Florida’s housing bubble and the economy — all because of lawsuits. SB 76 can save the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 13, 2021
Sarasota, East County rowers compete in USRowing regatta

Sarasota Crew and Manatee County Youth Rowing all had representatives in A and B Finals at Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • Sports
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