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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gwyneth Ingham and Karen Washington from Gilbert McNeal Elementary say that the grant enhances the education of students.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Manatee County schools receive grants

The Manatee Education Foundation awards $110,000 to help teachers buy important resources.

  • East County
  • News
Tammy Halstead, Tom Scholz, Ed Nugent and Chamber President Gail Loefgren at August's Business After Hours.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 14, 2016
Your Calendar: Holiday Business After Hours

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the town of Longboat Key to hold its IntroLBK 2021 class on Zoom instead of having the Citizens Academy in person.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 17, 2021
Virtual IntroLBK 2021 class offered to residents

The free classes about the Longboat Key town government are offered from March 23-25 on Zoom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 9, 2012
Mommy's in the Market for Monet

Mommy's in the Market for Monet

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch celebrates 25 years

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund benefits from monthly concert event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 17, 2022
Manatee seeks volunteers to serve on environmental lands committee

The Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee will make recommendations on environmental land acquisition and management issues.

  • East County
  • News
Photos by Jen Blanco Seven-year-old Ian Keck couldn’t wait to jump into the pool and practice his strokes.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2014
Splish Splash

The School of Fish recently launched a preparatory, competitive team swimming program for 5- and 6-year-olds.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 22, 2020
Sarasota schools plan to honor senior class, host postponed graduation

COVID-19 caused the district to close schools and cancel many end-of-the-year events, but the district hopes to host graduations and dances in July.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
 If it undertakes the 45-hole project, the city estimates it would close the Bobby Jones complex  in April 2020 and reopen in October 2021.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 11, 2019
City undecided on Bobby Jones plans

Facing the prospect of annual expenses exceeding $1.5 million, officials are considering options for renovating the municipal golf course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guests took a tour of the facility, getting a firsthand look at Roskamp’s ongoing analysis.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2017
Roskamp Institute showcases veteran services

The research and development institute has dedicated itself to understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other brain-related diseases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley Pater, a junior at Lakewood Ranch High, is committed to USC for beach volleyball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player is among the best in the country

Lakewood Ranch High junior Ashley Pater has committed to USC, the national beach volleyball champ.

  • East County
  • Sports
As Sarasota County explores options for relocating the downtown SCAT transfer station, downtown stakeholders are advocating for a mixed-use facility on the site with parking and retail space.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 11, 2021
Downtown group explores future parking options

From Main Street parallel parking to a garage at the SCAT transfer station site, merchants and property owners are discussing long-term strategies for reshaping the city’s commercial center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A woman is now setting up card tables and coolers in front of St. Armands Circle businesses that are closed on the weekends.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: March

The St. Armands Circle BID wants clarification from the city attorney and possibly the Sarasota City Commission over solicitation issues on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff Laughlin, Mary Lou Johnson and Frank Cona at last year's lawn party.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2016
Lawn Party ups the ante with return of 50/50 raffle

The 50/50 raffle has been renamed the "Edith Barr Dunn 50/50 Memorial Raffle" in honor of the late Kiwanis member.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artistic Director and Choreographer Leymis Bolanos WIlmott
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
The Joy of Dance

By taking a step back from performing, Leymis Bolaños Wilmott has found a new appreciation for dance.

  • Arts + Culture
Casey, Kiley and Dennis Berkery performed in "The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe." at Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 10, 2018
'Peter and the Starcatcher' makes theater a family affair

Two father-son actor pairs take family bonding to the next level through "Peter and the Starcatcher" at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Owen's Fish Camp is expected to open at Center Point in Lakewood Ranch in March.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 6, 2023
Owen’s Fish Camp plans March opening in Lakewood Ranch

Supply shortages have delayed the opening of the Old Florida seafood restaurant, which will be an anchor of the Center Point development.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lea and James Buchanan
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 30, 2019
Rep. Buchanan's choice: me or thee

First-term Republican is expected to vote against a Bradenton colleague to designate a House speaker for 2024-25.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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