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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 16, 2021
All Star Children's Foundation celebrates grand opening

The campus for foster children has been years in the making.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large: Sharon Wetzler DePeters

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brandon Lee in "The Crow." Source: Amazon Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2018
Binge Blog: Pets are good

"The Crow," starring Brandon Lee, Michael Wincott and Rochelle Davis, and "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," starring Jim Carrey, Courtney Cox and Sean Young, are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Vicki DiPaolo, the president of the University Park Women's Club, gives Josh Cramer, assistant police chief, and Melanie Bevan, the Bradenton Police chief, $5,400 worth of Publix gift cards for officers to give to people in need.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 15, 2021
University Park Women's Club donates gift cards to Bradenton Police

University Park Women's Club donates $5,400 in Publix gift cards for Bradenton Police to distribute.

  • East County
  • News
Christine Robinson reads county materials and information in her spare time the way other people read novels, she said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 12, 2015
Q+A with Christine Robinson

Christine Robinson was appointed to the Sarasota County Commission in 2010 to fill the District 3 vacancy and was elected to office in 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Planning Director Steve Cover thinks residents want to see a more proactive planning strategy from the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2017
Planning department gets boost in city budget

Despite criticism from some commissioners, the city will add staff to its burgeoning planning department in 2017-18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bear Mancinni has always had an interest in local government and has attended school board meetings from a young age.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2019
Sarasota student wants to lower the school board voting age

Bear Mancinni has always had an interest in government. His newest venture is getting the voting age for Sarasota School Board elections lowered to 16.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Kung Fu Tea and ChiChop franchise owner Michael Dong says he focuses on customer service and quality to ensure guests have a good experience. Bubble teas will become more popular as people try them.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 17, 2019
New business bubbles up in Sarasota

Asian franchises pair for one-stop concept.

  • East County
  • News
Jaasiel Torres falls after completing his 6 foot, 11 and a half inch jump at Berkeley Prep.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2017
Sailors junior high jumper sets best mark in U.S. for current season

He successfully leaped 6 feet, 11 and a half inches in the air, and he's not done yet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dr. Jim Dobies (left) and Practice Manager Janette Blanco get set to open the doors to the new Urgent Vet clinic in Lakewood Ranch on Thursday. The clinic specializes in after-hours care and emergencies. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 14, 2021
Urgent Vet opens new location in Lakewood Ranch

Animal clinic specializing in after-hours care comes to Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Jeff Fusco
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 13, 2016
On the Road Again with Hymn For Her

For this local rock band, home is wherever they park their Airstream.

  • Arts + Culture
"Shelfie" — the new selfie
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 16, 2014
Hot Flash: Shelfie - the new selfie

There is another category taking over Instagram posts - the 'shelfie.'

  • Arts + Culture
An underwater robot, nicknamed "Waldo" was deployed by Mote Marine Laboratory to detect the presence of Karenia brevis and movement of currents.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 10, 2012
Red Tide moves further into Sarasota County

Mote scientists are continuing to collect water samples, working with the county health department

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote hopes to open the aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park by 2023.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 15, 2020
Sarasota County offers $20 million commitment for Mote aquarium

To dedicate $20 million toward the Nathan Benderson Park project, the County Commission wants to reallocate money budgeted for tourism promotion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara Motzenbecker said it broke her heart to read about Gianna Lesselroth'   s fight against cancer.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch woman makes miracle run

Inspired by Mill Creek 4-year-old's cancer struggle, Braden Woods resident sets sights on Boston Marathon.

  • East County
  • News
All seven members of the Longboat Key Town Commission attended the May 18 workshop meeting.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 31, 2021
Town Commission could continue Zoom use after pandemic ends

The Longboat Key Town Commission has used Zoom in some capacity since April 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Summer Hill plays Steve and Erin Beute plays the lead role of Adi in “Mind the Gap,” a film co-produced by Ralph Clement and Ilana Marks. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 10, 2019
Dream comes true for local filmmaker with 'Mind the Gap' Sarasota premiere

The idea for filmmaker Ilana Marks' film came to her in her sleep.

  • Arts + Culture
Selby's plans have drawn concerns about increased traffic and the size of a parking garage.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2019
Timing of Selby meeting sparks debate

Despite protests, a hearing on a proposed Selby Gardens project is being pushed from July to September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 22, 2018
Going green on Earth Day

Sustainability education and exploration took over Five Points Park on April 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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