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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 19, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • August 25, 2016
Lido pavilion plans raise questions about access

Revised plans for a restaurant and tiki bar on Lido Beach got a warmer reception, but some residents are still concerned about private control of public property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 14, 2016
What leadership can do

Greater Sarasota-Manatee shares similarities with Colorado Springs. Both are growth markets with attractive amenities. But there’s one huge difference: leadership.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 15, 2016
Home of the Month: Masterpiece redefined

Ralph Twitchell’s last design gets a new life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 7, 2016
Benderson Park has gold medal performance in international exposure

Modern pentathlon World Cup Final draws 25 countries to Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2016
Longboat Key: Letters

Contract approval was fiscally prudent; Hotel plans put property values at risk; Muhammad Ali, remembered

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2018
Grace within chaos: A columnist has his first live boxing experience

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat Key sea turtle nesting season begins

Turtles are on the way, ready to arrive as new rules come online to keep them safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2018
Spring football practice is helpful for both old and new regimes

Spring games for area teams start next week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2017
Rosemary District sets community goals

A planning initiative in the Rosemary District has identified dozens of ideas for improving the rapidly developing neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch state track champions develop pure gold relationship

They won a combined four golds, two silver and a bronze at the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 11, 2017
Local moms share the mishaps and memories of motherhood

Motherhood might be chaotic, but at least it's funny.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 5, 2017
An Outlet for Expression: New arts organization focuses on Newtown youth

Youth Artists Network will give youth of color a platform for learning about and showcasing art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 12, 2017
A conversation with B.J. Bishop

Bishop has served on the Planning and Zoning Board since 2006. Now, she's the group's chairwoman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 17, 2017
Longboat Key votes 6-1 to hire Harmer as manager

The county commission will decide a formal hiring process when they return from recess, but it could be as simple as voting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.7.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
New message: City seeks merchant input on sign regulations

Businesses and staff members offer their insight on the city’s current sign policies, set to get a thorough examination later this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
Can the north end handle a hotel?

The owner of Longboat Key's Whitney Beach Plaza knows the plaza can’t sustain itself with leases in place, so he’s investigating if the site can accommodate a 100-room boutique hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 22, 2015
Conversation with Chris Loftus

​After a career on the soccer field, Chris Loftus traded his cleats for a career in the medical field. He is now the new chief operating officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2016
Braden River wrestler has one last chance to win state title

He finished third in the 138-pound class last season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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