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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 7, 2021
A conversation with School Board newcomer Tom Edwards

Edwards was elected to the District 3 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The church hopes to have the steeple removed by the end of the day Monday. A replacement steeple should be installed by the end of September.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2019
Steeple removal closes segment of Main Street

A crane is stationed on Main Street to accommodate the removal of the steeple at FirstSarasota church.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Regina and John Joly accept their "Family of the Year"award at the Florida State Council of the Knights of Columbus State Convention at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando May 30. Courtesy photo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 20, 2018
What a Knight for Lakewood Ranch couple

Lakewood Ranch couple's volunteerism earns accolades from the Knights of Columbus at the state level.

  • East County
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 31, 2022
Lakewood Ranch farmers market remains the hot ticket at Waterside Place

Those who attend say it has become a Lakewood Ranch "institution."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 20, 2019
Feast fitfully this Thanksgiving with tips from local chefs

Looking to host a standout Thanksgiving? Area chefs give their advice on how to make a wow-worthy meal.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"No two pieces of art ever behave the same," says David Piurek, left, of the conservation process. "When paint is missing down to the gesso, we try to stitch it together and fill in all of the loss, but without covering up the original."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 22, 2010
The Conservationists

Michelle Scalera and David Piurek discuss the art of making old things look new (but not too new) again.

  • Arts + Culture
Some residents are concerned that the addition of boat slips, on the left side of Whitaker Bayou, will create too narrow of a channel for many boaters to be able to maneuver safely.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 21, 2011
Commission not on board with slips

City commissioners denied a request to add 16 boat slips to a proposed hotel just off North Trail, which developers say will hinder their chances of getting a high-quality hotel company to join the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
SIDELINES

Thunder walk off with win; Yan finishes second; GSJGA continues Winter Tournament Series

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 30, 2021
Temple Beth Israel choir gets back to practice

The choir has been apart since the beginning of the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 12, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
At least 22 breakfast dishes are now available at The Old Salty Dog, including Maine lobster Benedict. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 2, 2016
Breakfast now served at The Old Salty Dog on Longboat Key

Managers Josh Shear, an 18-year veteran from Lakewood Ranch, and Amy Blair, a 26-year vet from Sarasota, said the breakfast idea has been on the back burner for a long time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
San Remo residents are working with law enforcement on producing a better crime prevention strategy for the neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 27, 2017
Police address San Remo crime fears

Residents in a bayfront community are concerned about criminal incidents in the neighborhood that the Sarasota Police Department is working to curtail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students play on the playground at the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 30, 2021
Temple Emanu-El reopening early learning center

After a year of closures due to COVID-19, the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center will reopen for summer school and fall classes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A view of the beach at Longboat Key, Florida.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 22, 2020
Town expects borrow between $21 million-$28.5 million for beaches

Town Manager Tom Harmer estimates Longboat Key will borrow between $21 million and $28.5 million in bonds for its beach management plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Austen, MD |
  • February 13, 2020
Be Prepared This Flu Season

Be Prepared This Flu Season

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Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Chad Sutton said he coaches because of the impact coaches had on him as a young athlete.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2018
'Know your why': Coaches dish on why they do what they do

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Beth, Carter and Kennon McCaa have made math a big part of their family life.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 14, 2018
Math no problem for Lakewood Ranch 13-year-old

River Club teen earns acceptance into Study of Exceptional Talent.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2017
Braden River football sinks Lakewood Ranch 55-7

The Pirates took control early and never gave it back.

  • East County
  • Sports
Johnny Reid has the fourth-fastest cross country time (16:21.7) in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 4A, as of Sept. 13
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch runner has shot at cross country medal

The senior boys runner has his eyes on a time in the 15:30s.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dakin Dairy Farms, a multi-generational dairy farm in Myakka City, will celebrate five years in business Saturday.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dakin Dairy Farms Farm Festival

This Saturday festival - celebrating five years of agritourism - includes a mac and cheese cook-off, 5K Ranch & Kids Run, games, food, artists, demonstrations and live music.

  • East County
  • News
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