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Sarasota Farmers Market manager Phil Pagano credits the market’s success this summer to a new marketing effort and a commitment from vendors who stayed around during this traditionally slower time of year. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 18, 2011
Farmers market boasts off-season success

Visitors and locals are supporting the Sarasota Farmers Market in record numbers this summer, thanks to a new marketing campaign put into effect by the market's board of directors.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Vice Mayor Mike Haycock, District 4 Commissioner Debra Williams, At-Large Commissioner BJ Bishop, District 2 Commissioner Penny Gold and District 5 Commissioner Maureen Merrigan decipher which projects to prioritize.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 23, 2021
Commissioners discuss Town Center site at retreat

Longboat Key leaders discussed several projects, including the future of the Town Center site and Bayfront Park Recreational Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Catherine Rodriguez will serve as the first principal at the bilingual charter school Dreamers Academy.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 23, 2021
Dreamers Academy names first principal

Catherine Rodriguez previously served as assistant head of school at Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The recreation center was donated by Murf Klauber.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 20, 2019
Concept for a new rec center comes together

Goal is to get center concept plan approved this year

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 17, 2019
Heart Gallery captures foster children's personalities through photography

Heart Gallery of Sarasota captures foster children's personalities through photography

  • Arts + Culture
Fruitville Elementary School art teacher Jody Schneider with Dexter and Oso in her Lakewood Ranch home studio. (Courtesy of Jody Schneider)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
Lakewood Ranch art teacher finds new "pet" project

Lakewood Ranch art teacher paints pet portraits

  • East County
  • Neighbors
All American Pest Services owner Ron Freedman, with Sgt. Snitch, says his termite-hunting beagle is full of energy and eager to work for his food.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2020
His nose knows termites in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Termite-sniffing dog is ready to hunt for problems in East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 16, 2018
Longboat board rejects Whittall in sales-office request

Unicorp CEO says he will seek permission from the Town Commission instead.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The Procuress" by Han Van Meegeren is a forgery of Johannes Vermeer.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 21, 2014
The Ringling opens "Intent to Deceive"

"Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries in the Art World" curated by Collete Loll opens this week. The exhibit challenges perceptions of authenticity and points to the serious problem art fraud poses for museums and dealers. It opens May 23 and runs through Aug. 3, at The Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
"I like variety," April Soroko says. "I get bored really easily if I stick to a steady diet of one genre." Soroko also designed the set and costumes for FST's "The 39 Steps" and "Beehive, The '60s Musical."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 9, 2011
Scenic drive

The multi-tasking April Soroko explains how she pulled double duty for FST's gritty legal drama, 'Race.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 15 Jimmy Choo, where are you? 4:50 p.m. - 1300 block of Thornapple Drive. Grand Theft. A woman told deputies that UPS had left a box at her front door, but when she returned home it was no longer there. Inside the box were three pairs of shoes valued at $400.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Seven-year-old Jarom Sua gets active.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Just Play Sports Fest

Attendees of the Just Play Sports Fest March 8, munched on snow cones, enjoyed a backyard tailgate party with live music from Gamble Creek, and spent the afternoon at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch playing cornhole, and other games. The day began with a 5K run in the morning, and continued with a lacrosse tournament, which lasted throughout the day, in addition to the outdoor festival. Event coordinator Todd Herrick planned to charge event participates $10 for adults and $5 for children, but decided to waive the fees and promote the sale of raffle tickets for prizes. Proceeds from the sports-centered event benefited The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Greg Campbell stands just off Lakewood Main Street. The Grove's new main bar will be open to the street through two huge pocket doors at the corner of the building.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Grove nears its opening in Lakewood Ranch

The Grove restaurant hopes to be open at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch by Dec. 1

  • East County
  • News
Lou Jacob, CEO of Myakka Elephant Ranch, cares for one of the elephants. Jacob started the ranch after learning more about elephant conservation at a symposium in South Africa and interning at a zoo in Germany. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 21, 2020
Ranch provides un-herd of experience in east Bradenton

Myakka Elephant Ranch opens to the public so it can expand its conservation efforts.

  • East County
  • News
"In Plain Sight" runs through Sept. 28 at GAZE Modern. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 12

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By The Breast Health Center at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • October 8, 2020
Is It Safe To Put Your Annual Mammogram On Hold? Seek Advice From Your Provider. Schedule a Mammogram

Is It Safe To Put Your Annual Mammogram On Hold? Seek Advice From Your Provider. Schedule a Mammogram

  • Health
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Braden River Middle School eighth grader Stephen Althoff pours water to be filtered as Griffin Hart holds the flask. Middle school students have an opportunity for credit recovery in core classes like science. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 21, 2021
In-person summer school returns

School District of Manatee County will offer summer programs June 7-July 15.

  • East County
  • News
The St. Armands Business Improvement District will also consider negotiating a revised scope of work with the contractor for the restroom project, should it move forward. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2021
St. Armands leaders waver on bathroom costs

After spending years pursuing the right to build free-standing public restrooms, the St. Armands Business Improvement District has concerns about the cost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Janet and Kevin Allen, with daughter, Summer and dog, Bixby
  • By Columnist . |
  • August 16, 2018
The Jolly Rancher

When in Lakewood Ranch, love thy neighbor

  • LWR Life
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