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Jesse and Matthew Goldberg, of Indigo, look at school designs after the meeting. They are excited about Mona Jain's future technology programs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch to get school of the future

New principal says goal is to 'foster excellence' at the new East County middle school.

  • East County
  • News
The former Pattigeroge's property will be torn down.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2018
Top Story - December: The Buccaneer to open at former Pattigeorge's property

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Columnist . |
  • February 8, 2018
A generational legacy in the making

The future of the Bay is being shaped right now.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
City Commissioner Hagen Brody said he does not believe City Manager Tom Barwin is doing enough to attract and retain local institutions, a charge Barwin disputed.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 21, 2018
Mote departure sparks tensions at City Commission

City Commissioner Hagen Brody admonished City Manager Tom Barwin about plans for a new aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, but other commissioners defended city management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Designer/owner Filipe Piumbini and company vice president Amy Bott have opened SRQuality Kitchens and Baths at San Marco Plaza.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 6, 2016
SRQuality Kitchen and Baths opens in Lakewood Ranch

Designer sinks his teeth into new business

  • East County
  • News
Curator Dustin Juengel hopes to explore how technology influences artists today.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2016
Life after technology

Art Center Sarasota’s #postdigitial exhibition explores the pervasive nature of technology today — with a surprisingly hopeful outlook.

  • Arts + Culture
Tony Danza will perform with his four-piece band May 4 at the Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 25, 2018
Tony Danza will kick off new Sarasota Opera summer concert series

Sarasota Opera is expanding its programming outside season with a new summer concert series.

  • Arts + Culture
If you want to stop bad behavior, punish it to the point it hurts, so the threat of punishment serves as an appropriate deterrent.Â
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 14, 2017
BE TOUGH ON PARTIERS

With the Fourth of July looming, Longboat Key can deter unruly bacchanalia and littering with tough enforcement but also with advance warning. Let revelers know they’ll be fined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city may look to regain control over county-operated facilities like Arlington Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Parks and recreation

As the city discusses creating a new tax to fund parks services, the county is adjusting its strategy to focus on managing the region’s larger attractions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The valet stand is moving because of traffic issues, but a proposed new site has inspired similar concerns.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2017
Concerns circle St. Armands valet changes

The city is trying to find a new place to put the St. Armands Circle valet stand, but some merchants are objecting to a proposed location on Fillmore Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi of The Players Centre update a meeting of  the theater'  s "ambassadors'   about the progress being made toward moving to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 26, 2017
Players theater will need focus on fundraising

New theater at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch may be constructed in stages, as funding becomes available.

  • East County
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue Station 2 will be demolished and replaced with a new building. It is about 30 years old and does not meet hurricane standards, among other issues.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2015
Fire Rescue awaits station rebuild

East Manatee Fire Rescue hopes to put a temporary station at Tom Bennett Park as it demolishes and rebuilds Station 2.

  • East County
  • News
In his spare time, Paul Chetlain enjoys exercising, surfing and free diving, among other activities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2015
IDA promotes manager

The Lakewood Ranch IDA didn't have to look far for its next operations manager.

  • East County
  • News
Neighbors Kakoszka (right) and Hazelewood (left) discuss Sarasota Crew's propose use of its property (background).
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 10, 2015
Neighbors navigate Crew development

Residents have mixed feelings about plans for a new Sarasota Crew facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Public Works General Manager Todd Kucharski is optimistic a new cleaning contractor will lead to better bathroom conditions at several city parks.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2016
Contract dispute muddies city janitorial services

The city hopes a new cleaning contractor will provide relief from bathroom woes at several Sarasota parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Woman's Exchange officials have said the shop's future on Orange Avenue would be question if the plans for expansion were not approved.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2016
Commission rejects proposed Woman’s Exchange expansion

After an extended appeal from Laurel Park residents who argued the project clashed with its surroundings, the city reversed staff’s approval of plans to expand the Woman’s Exchange.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County School Board swore in University Park resident John Colon as its newest member Sept. 7.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2015
Conversation with John Colon

As the new East County representative on the Manatee County School Board, John Colon hopes to bring a collaborative spirit to the group.

  • East County
  • News
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons said sustainability is a top priority for his department.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2015
Special event garage parking to come at a price

Searching for ways to reduce a $500,000 deficit in the parking fund, the city will begin to charge residents to park at downtown garages during special events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union Vice President Keith Tanner, firefighter/paramedic Jose Rivera Jr., Firefighter Lt. and union negotiator Jason Berzowski and firefighter/paramedic Brandon Desch make up the fire union's negotiation team.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2015
Town, firefighters play numbers game

Longboat Key firefighters like the extra $312,546 in wages the town proposes. But they say the town must subtract the 11% retirement contribution they pay toward a frozen plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Niesen family gathers in front of the home named in honor of the family matriarch, the late Jacquelyn Niesen. Pictured are Michael, Jim, Cher, Charles, Fallon and Sandra.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2013
Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities celebrates home grand opening

Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities celebrated the June 19 opening of its fourth group home for disabled adults.

  • East County
  • News
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