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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2016
County to consider $200K in economic development funds

Sarasota County aims to lure an unnamed national roofing company to the region.

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  • News
Noted illustrator and sketch artist, Sol Schwartz, who splits his time between Sarasota and Lenox, Mass., will donate a matching gift of $31,000 to the new Ringling College library.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 23, 2015
Artist Sol Schwartz gives $31,000 to new Ringling College library

Made in collaboration with The Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the gift will go toward purchasing state of the art scanners and displays essential for modern sketch artists and illustrators.

  • Arts + Culture
Leilani Cruz, 9, Jade Butler, 10, and Shayla White, 7
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. Trick-or-Treat

The girls of Girls Inc. had the opportunity to trick-or-treat downtown Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the City Center building.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2014
Business Observer

Crabtree, Maio join Habitat Sarasota board; Sarasota attorney named chairman of the law network; Public relations practitioner earns certification; All Faiths Food Bank adds new staff members

  • Sarasota
  • News
Runners make their way down the John Ringling Bridge.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 13, 2016
First Watch Half Marathon changes course

The First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 3513 Fair Oaks Court has  two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,529 square feet of living area. (Photo courtesy of Linda Weber, Coldwell Banker Realty)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 18, 2020
Queens Harbour home sells for $982,500

The top real estate transactions for the area Oct. 5-9

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Larry R. Thompson, president of Ringling College, Janet Minker, Carl Abbott, Dan Snyder, Josh Wynne and Jeff Poleshek converged this past weekend and reached a fitting compromise regarding the Paul Rudolph Canopy
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 31, 2015
Canopy Compromise

Ringling College of Art and Design and the Sarasota Architectural Foundation reach agreement to preserve the Paul Rudolph Walkway Canopy

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 7, 2017
Van Wezel announces 2017 – 2018 season

The Broadway, classical and dance series features Yo-Yo Ma, Renée Fleming, ‘Motown’ and more.

  • Arts + Culture
The work of artist Henry Darnell at the 2012 Sarasota Chalk Festival. (File)
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 29, 2013
Chalk Festival picks up 'intelligent' distinction

The New York Times' 'In Transit' blog highlights the Sarasota Chalk Festival as part of its 'Guide to Intelligent Travel.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 9, 2019
Circus Arts Conservatory supporters celebrate arena opening

The CAC Sailor Circus Arena Dedication and Grand Opening Dinner was hosted April 9 at the arena.

  • Black Tie
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 12, 2018
Drawing Dad

Campers grab pencils, paint brushes and a healthy dose of creativity for Fathers Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. Armands and Lido Key residents have complained to city officials about rental homes marketed online as sleeping more than 20 people.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 20, 2020
City Commission to discuss short-term rental complaints

At Tuesday’s meeting, the board will hear from barrier island residents who say rental houses are commercializing their neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 13, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch senior Lauren Owen goes up for a block during the Lady Mustangs 3-0 victory over Sarasota Sept. 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Volleyball vs. Sarasota

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-18, 25-18, 25-20 Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sgt. Michael McHale with K-9 officer Nero.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 16, 2014
Sarasota Police mourns death of K-9 officer

The Sarasota Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 officer Nero who died on Thursday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The big question is who will win the race to the veto seat during each meeting. Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 1, 2013
Veto measure receives unanimous approval

In a unanimous vote Monday, city commissioners approved a new form of city governance that will be the first of its kind in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Courtesy Assistant Fire Chief Bill Hoag) A woman drover her red Chevy Camaro into a fire station on Stickney Point Road yesterday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 11, 2016
Car crashes into Sarasota County fire station

Following a three-vehicle collision last night, a woman crashed her car into the fire station on Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1011 Bayou Place was sold for $950,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 27, 2015
Bay Island home sells for $2.15 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Aug. 10 and Aug. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Unit 1501 condominium at 35 Watergate Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.15 million. File photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 21, 2015
Tower Residences condo sells for $3.15 million

A condominium in the Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
GCFOA seeks officials

The Gulf Coast Football Officials Association will hold informational meetings May 2 and May 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
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