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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 28, 2013
State considers selling land at Manatee State Park

A preliminary surplus-lands list from the State Department of Environmental Protection includes Manatee State Park land on a list of 5,300 acres in Florida that the state will potentially sell. The move is part of a plan to buy property with greater conservation value.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 4, 2013
Beach drainage project tops SKA agenda

A county official updated the Siesta Key Association on a stalled project to treat stormwater runoff at Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 9, 2013
Backstage Pass: Volunteers held together by The Ringling glue

During Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF), there's a lot of foot-traffic and people to greet -- volunteer Roberta Schaumleffel likes it best when it's busy.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. Pinellas Safe Harbor, a shelter in Pinellas County, could serve as a model for a homeless facility built to serve Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2013
City shelter opponents speak out

In advance of consultant Robert Marbut's plans to fight against homelessness in the region, two Sarasota city commissioners are already questioning his process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis, board member Caroline McKeon and Manatee County Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker use a funnel to deliver scallops directly into seagrass beds.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Sarasota Bay swallows 100,000 juvenile scallops

Sarasota Bay Watch released its first juvenile scallops after depositing 50 million larvae in the bay since 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A three-dimensional installation on the floor at the Re-Imagining Sarasota Chalk Artists Art Show
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
Sarasota Chalk Show at the Ice House

Sarasota Chalk Show at the Ice House

  • Black Tie
An example of a street piano displayed in New York City as part of the "Play Me I'm Yours," interactive art tour (courtesy photo).
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2013
Commission OKs piano plan

The City Commission indicated interest in jazzing up the downtown area with its approval of a plan to place up to six pianos on sidewalks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peggy Roeder, Anne-Marie Cusson and Andrew Sellon in Asolo Rep's production of "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 26, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'

Read Marty Fugate's review of Asolo Rep's 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,' which runs through April 13.

  • Arts + Culture
Josh Siegel Rebecca O'Brien, a Southeast High School senior, assists Logan Heath, a Haile Middle School sixth-grader, with his math homework as part of a before-and-after school program offered by the Manatee County YMCA.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 29, 2014
YMCA's program thrives with new focus: middle schoolers

Enrollment for the Manatee County YMCA's refocused and renamed Y DASH after-school program has jumped to 650 students per quarter.

  • East County
  • News
Andre Herke serves a point. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 20, 2021
Observer Challenge returns on Longboat Key after year away

The tournament took a break in 2021 due to the pandemic, but will return from Jan. 7-9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Celebration of Life to honor former Bradenton vice mayor
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 11, 2025
Celebration of Life to honor former Bradenton vice mayor

Saundra Rahn served the community for more than 20 years as an elected official.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • April 10, 2025
Navigating Tax Changes in 2025 and 2026

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Just off the Legacy Trail north of Bahia Vista Street, the entire neighborhood was flooded from rain from Hurricane Debby.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 3, 2025
Several approaches to Phillippi Creek flooding, dredging in play

Federal spending and local financing form the basis for projects moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Liam St. John set the school record for the longest javelin throw (53.36 meters) at the 4A Region-3 meet on May 3.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 6, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Liam St. John

Lakewood Ranch sophomore sets the school record for longest javelin throw at regional meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
David Baber presents an award to Dorothy Korwek.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 7, 2025
Heritage Awards honor history preservation efforts in the community

The awards honor outstanding efforts towards preservation and understanding of Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joseph Holt was appointed artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota in 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2025
Joseph Holt to retire as artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota

Holt joined the group's predecessor in 2009 as conductor.

  • Arts + Culture
Christine Hales
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 3, 2024
Iconographer combines painting with prayer

All Angels gallery will be displaying Christine Hales' icons from April 7 to June 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Roads in downtown Sarasota are flooding following Hurricane Idalia.
  • By James Peter |
  • February 8, 2024
Sarasota nonprofit says the time to adapt to climate change is now

Climate Adaptation Center CEO Bob Bunting will present climate change research and possible adaptations at an upcoming lecture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Is Manatee County out on a wire with bridge plan?

Engineers begin planning for a suspension bridge at Fort Hamer.

  • April Fools
IMG Academy girls golfer Alana Kutt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 12, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alana Kutt

The Sarasota-area golfer signed with Coastal Carolina University in November.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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