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  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 14, 2016
Longboat Key Arts Center deal extended with Ringling College

Longboat Key taxpayers won’t pay for the project, philanthropists will. Estimates place the cost at $10 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 4, 2010
High school celebrates its silver anniversary

The Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School family will gather together in tradition and fellowship Saturday, March 13, for a gala "Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence," at the school's Selby Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Last week, Sarasota County commissioners approved incentives aimed at creating 100 local jobs.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota County awards $60,000 in incentives

Sarasota County commissioners approved subsidies aimed at creating 100 jobs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A conceptual rendering shows how the Ringling Boulevard corridor would look with a Sarasota County Area Transit bus transfer station.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 15, 2014
County Commission to discuss major spending topics

Sarasota County commissioners during a budget workshop tomorrow will consider an update on plans to relocate the downtown SCAT transfer station, and the possibility of a referendum to fund capital spending.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ina Gross was found dead in the garage of her Lakewood Ranch home in January 2012. (File photo.)
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2017
Suspect arrested for 2012 Lakewood Ranch homicide

Ina Gross' alleged killer will be extradited to the United States to face murder charges.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Job done

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 3, 2016
In defeat, Rams maintain positive outlook

The Riverview boys basketball team fell short in the Class 8A state championships, but the runner-up Rams still completed the best season in school history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ty and Stephanie Gremaux and neighbors Deborah and Jack Skelly love seeing their yards lit up for Christmas and having friends and neighbors to stop by to view them.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch couples are shining stars of Christmas lights

At Christmas, these neighbors can't wait for the sun to go down.

  • East County
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy seniors Andrew Dowdell and Brian Lutton are working to convert Lutton's golf cart from gas to solar power. They will then use it as a model to convert ODA's eight golf carts to solar power.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 20, 2019
ODA students drive toward alternative fuels

ODA seniors have drive for alternative fuels

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 15, 2018
The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon honors two generous philanthropists

Glitz at the Ritz was held March 15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.10.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 10, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.10.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.10.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Humane Society of Sarasota County is lowering adoption fees to $10 as of Wednesday in order to make room for rescues.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2017
Animal sanctuaries, shelters assess damage and offer relief

Staff from Cat Depot, Mote, Save Our Seabirds and the Humane Society weathered the storm with their pawed, finned and feathered friends.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 13, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 10, 2017
Manatee County still has shelter space; 3 p.m. curfew set

Evacuees still can find space as Hurricane Irma approaches.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2010
Teens encouraged to 'live their dreams'

A free speaking event for middle school students and their parents on the topic will be held from 6:30-8 p.m., tonight, at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Graci McGillicuddy celebrates the groundbreaking of the All Star Children's Foundation's upcoming campus.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 15, 2017
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy break ground and Temple Emanu-El gives back

Take a look at what happened in Your Town this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suzy Brenner and her organization's new sign on Bay Isles Road.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 17, 2019
Longboat's Paradise Center moves to new home

Office and most activities move up the block on Bay Isles Road for now, but more remodeling is still in store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2011
Club, town request challenge delay

The Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town requested a judge postpone an Islandside project challenge from IPOC. IPOC disagrees with the postponement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River graduate earns spot on Dolphins' cheerleading squad.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2016
Top Story — July: Braden River graduate makes Dolphins cheerleading squad

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Kristie Skoglund addresses the club at its May 17 meeting.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2018
Kiwanis Club discusses opioid crisis

Dr. Kristie Skoglund of The Florida Center for Early Childhood addressed the crowd on how the center is working to keep families together that have been affected by the opioid crisis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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