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TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar
  • By Nicole Thompson
  • January 13, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Otus
  • By Otus
  • January 13, 2014
Ask Otus: In Praise of Permits and Pompano

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lawmakers praised Superintendent Rick Mills for providing a thorough response to state audits and expressed confidence in his ability to move the district forward.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 13, 2014
Superintendent gains support in Tallahassee

In a bid to reduce fines owed to the state, Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills impressed legislators with his response to audit findings.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tim Litchet, the city’s director of Neighborhood and Development Services, speaks at a meeting regarding a proposed bayfront development on Monday at City Hall.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 13, 2014
Residents speak out on Gulfstream development

At a meeting Monday, residents voiced their concerns about a proposed bayfront project's impact on traffic - and about the current status of a key intersection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pilar Gomez says she would like to see a circus-themed development on the former site of the Sarasota Quay.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 13, 2014
VIDEO: Residents sound off on future of Quay property

The Observer video team asks what residents and tourists want to see developed on the former site of the Sarasota Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gloria Jara-Macias and Alondra Martinez remind girls to walk with their pedometers. (Photo courtesy of Girls Inc.)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 13, 2014
Girls Inc. launches Step It Up Challenge

The challenge encourages girls and their families to work on a simple but effective goal of taking more steps daily.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue responded to Marina Bay condominium early Saturday morning. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 13, 2014
Firefighters respond to Marina Bay blaze

A fire was contained to the north elevator electrical room and didn't result in damage to the building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • January 13, 2014
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 13, 2014
Siesta trolley service to start in July

With help from a Florida Department of Transportation grant, Sarasota County Area Transit will begin a regular trolley service to Siesta Key this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Main Street is one of several shopping plazas located within the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2014
Lakewood Ranch named top community

Two companies have ranked Lakewood Ranch as the No. 9 master-planned community in the nation.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 13, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Asolo Rep's Starry Night Dinner, Temple Beth Israel Gala and Bradenton Opera Gala.

  • Arts + Culture
A meeting between city officials, residents and the developer of a proposed bayfront condo/hotel project is scheduled for Monday afternoon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 13, 2014
CCNA backs push for review of bayfront development

At Saturday's Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations meeting, members endorsed an effort to more rigorously measure the impact of a proposed bayfront condo/hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Katherine Harris and Paul Blackketter, president of the Suncoast Aquatics Nature Center Associates, helped Sarasota-Bradenton land four world pentathlon events.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 13, 2014
Olympic official 'impressed' by area

Olympic official Shiny Fang said strong community support helped secure four pentathlon events at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
The commission mandated the association increase a bond the town can use to make improvements to the property from $50,000 to $250,000 on Dec. 11.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 13, 2014
Colony Association sues town

A writ of certiorari filed Friday in Sarasota states 'no competent substantial evidence supports the Town Commission's decision to require a $250,000 bond' for the Colony property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barry Bakal, Betty Schoenbaum and Gloria Bakal
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 12, 2014
Temple Beth Israel Gala

Temple Beth Israel Gala

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