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Before the city agreed to remove the concrete tables from the pavilion, Gillespie Park resident Linda Holland regularly helped clean them in preparation for the children’s reading program hosted in the park. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2015
Homeless discussion leads to Gillespie Park upgrades

After the city decided to move tables at the Gillespie Park pavilion, residents and staff were able to determine other avenues for improving the park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 19, 2009
Just for Kicks

The Braden River Soccer Club began its 12th year with the start of its competitive senior soccer season Aug. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sales of the company's Grand Villa home series will begin in October.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2014
WCI purchases Rosedale homesites

The developer has acquired 150 homesites in The Links at Rosedale.

  • East County
  • News
Brandon Cox uses Braille to read his assignments for classes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 16, 2016
Braden River Middle student has encouraging sight

Blind student navigates middle school alongside rest of student body.

  • East County
  • News
Mario Mendoza said he and his family pride themselves on being nerds. This shirt, featuring a right angle — making him always "right" — was perfect when he wore it the day before the Math Florida Standard Assessments on May 6.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 8, 2019
New Bashaw principal looks for potential in East County

"He’s fabulous and I’m sad to see him go."

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2014
News Briefs

Auditors reveal problem with School District bonds

  • East County
  • News
Mikael Sandstrom joked that his dogs Sophie and Mia would serve as his running mate and senior advisor.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 6, 2017
Seventh candidate files for City Commission race

Mikael Sandstrom says he is “jumping into the deep end” of city government by declaring his candidacy in the March municipal election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 21, 2009
Mystery writer Griffin gets a novel prize

The award is recognizes Griffin's newest novel, "Wyatt's Revenge."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • June 21, 2012
Matt's List: five Sarasota secrets to looking incredible

Matt's List: five Sarasota secrets to looking incredible

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ringling College President Larry Thompson discusses the C4 initiative at a Jan. 5 press conference.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2016
Could the North Trail become a hub for higher education?

Leaders of colleges on the North Trail believe a new partnership could have an impact that expands beyond the boundaries of the higher learning institutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota developer plans Arlington Park townhomes

Local native Leonard Meyer hopes to house doctors, nurses and interns in six four-story buildings slated for the neighborhood east of the South Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Sadlo started attending what is now the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club at the age of 8. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 2, 2017
Familiar Faces: Bill Sadlo

After 30 years with Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, the organization’s CEO and president recalls his journey from club member to leader.

  • Black Tie
The cast of "Ain't Misbehavin'": Ariel Blue, Donald Frison, Whitney Johnson, Jnana Cherie and Leon Pitts II
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Scene & Heard

Find out what's "scene" and heard in Sarasota's arts and entertainment world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 15, 2012
Town software sparks interest from other municipalities

Other communities are taking note of programs, developed by the town's IT Department and its firefighters, that make emergency response and record-keeping nearly paperless.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Write-On Sarasota owner Eileen Wallace says the level of communication between neighboring businesses is higher than it's ever been in her eight years on First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 5, 2016
First Street merchants band together to forge identity

What's on First? The answer may elude most Sarasota shoppers, but businesses on First Street hope a joint branding campaign can raise awareness of the mini-district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 16, 2009
'They should be locked up'

A man who invested $500,000 with the Sarasota couple accused of running a Ponzi scheme has not received any money and is suing them. He calls them 'crooks who have no morals.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Street artist Richie Brasil hopes his art will help remove the negative stereotype surrounding graffiti. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By David L Wyant Jr. |
  • April 15, 2015
THE GREAT INDOORS: From street art to wall art

THE GREAT INDOORS: From street art to wall art

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 16, 2017
Players purchase: no

It may sound visionary to buy the Players Theatre property. But pragmatic analysis makes the case against it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ken Schneier, Sherry Dominick, Penny Gold, Mike Haycock, BJ Bishop and Debra Williams make up the Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 31, 2021
Town Commission to consider environmental projects, filling vacancies

April 5 marks the first regular Town Commission meeting for Penny Gold and Debra Williams.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wellington decided contracting out most services was not the best way to go for customer service, Wellington City Manager Paul Schofield said.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 13, 2011
A Tale of Three Cities: Wellington: City by a Neck

Wellington overcame intense opposition to become a city, maintaining its equestrian culture but seeing taxes rise.

  • East County
  • News
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