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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 24, 2020
St. Armands Circle Art Festival showcases artists from far and wide

Dozens of artists showcased their work for hundreds of attendees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SCF student LaShawn'te Lee, MTC students Emma Ramirez and Krystal Camacho, Scholarship Committee Chair Peg Buck and SCF Foundation Chair Chris Romine pose for a photo during the Palm Aire Women's Club Scholarship Luncheon.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 16, 2023
Palm Aire Women's Club provides $13,000 in scholarships

Four SCF and two MTC students will receive scholarships to help them obtain their educational goals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 10, 2020
All STEAMed up at McNeal Elementary

Families enjoy Earth and Space STEAM Night at McNeal Elementary

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 3, 2020
Longboat leaders prepare for first of three joint meetings

Common ground will be discussed first with Sarasota County Commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 27, 2018
Longboat Library hosts L'Art Festival

Local authors, painters, photographers and others showed off their work on Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School's Ricardo Robinson-Shinall is Florida Studio Theatre’s Write a Play educator of the year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 10, 2022
Braden River High teacher and students earn Florida Studio Theatre's Write a Play awards

Braden River students' story of snack envy leads to Write a Play award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The 36-year-old Pennsylvania native sold his $16 million auto-sales software firm, HomeNet, in 2010, and currently owns DealersUnited.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 18, 2013
The man behind the plan: Jesse Biter

The Pennsylvania native and software entrepreneur moved 12 years ago to Sarasota and has a plan to bring more people downtown to live and work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2013
Arlington Park residents talk form-based code

The Urban Design Studio team spoke with the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association Tuesday. The pair focused on the effects of a new code on a residential area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2015
Obituary: Andrew Perrine ‘Perry’ Monroe Jr.

Andrew Perrine “Perry” Monroe Jr., 91, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and New Canaan, Conn., died April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"For more advanced cases of wrinkles, we use a CO2 laser, which is like a deep laser treatment," Callahan said.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 20, 2019
Saving your skin from the summer sun

Summer has returned. What do you need to know about protecting yourself during the brightest season?

  • Health
Haile Middle School students eagerly prepare for the national competition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2015
TSA students rock nationals

Haile and Nolan Middle schools ranked No. 1 and No. 2 nationally at the 2015 TSA national competition.

  • East County
  • 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
Florida Department of Transportation Interstate Construction Project Manager Marlena Gore and FDOT Communications Outreach Manager Brian Bollas stand atop the new northbound I-75 bridge.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 9, 2019
Interstate 75 and State Road 70 construction on schedule in Manatee County

FDOT still on schedule for Spring 2021 project completion at S.R. 70/I-75 interchange in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Marcelo Lehninger is the first guest conductor of the season. Photo courtesy Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • September 30, 2019
Orchestra excels in opening concert

Lehninger makes impressive debut with 'Beethoven's Fifth' at the Sarasota Orchestra.

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The swimming pool separates the two wings of an elegant home in Lido Shores. Above, looking toward the living room. Photos by Greg Wilson.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 10, 2013
Home of the Month: Lido Luxe

Classic modern style by architect Jonathan Parks complements a historic Sarasota neighborhood.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 9, 2009
East County Little League All-Stars in full swing

Braden River and Manatee East Little League's Majors and Juniors squads victorious in opening games.

  • East County
  • Sports
The state audit began in March and concluded with the release of the report November 25.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
State report threatens school district recovery

The Manatee County School District could see as much as a $7.2 million reduction in its general fund balance as a consequence of a report from the state Auditor General's Office.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2009
Manatee seeks new planning commissioner

Manatee County government will accept applications through June 26 for a recently vacated seat on Manatee County Planning Commission.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
Sidelines

Sarasota teams fall in Final Four

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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