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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 5, 2016
Film review: 'The Hateful Eight'

Quintessential Quentin Tarantino fun

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  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2016
UPDATE: More hotel rooms planned downtown

On Wednesday, city staff will vet plans for a 118-room hotel on Fruitville Road, the latest in a series of hotel projects in the heart of the city.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 24

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  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2015
Palm Avenue businesses protest Thunder by the Bay closures

Thunder By the Bay draws a crowd to downtown Sarasota, but it doesn't mean booming business for many merchants.

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  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2015
Former mayors rally against partisanship in city election

At an event Thursday, 10 former Sarasota mayors spoke in support of two sitting City Commissioners and against the intrusion of political parties into the nonpartisan commission race.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 19, 2015
Film Review: 'True Story'

Jonah Hill and James Franco get deadly serious in the new film, "True Story."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2014
Dream Fulfilled

Sarasota Crew rower Jacob Franks will compete in the 2014 World Rowing Junior Championships Aug. 6 through Aug. 10, in Hamburg, Germany.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2013
Committee prepares for consultant's visit to Key

To create a wide range of consultant interviewees, the town is looking for younger Key residents and business owners to be able to provide their input on Key issues.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 22, 2014
Revenue problems in 2013 create a $1.4 million deficit in

Town Manager Dave Bullock will implement a two-year plan for commissioners starting this summer to restore the town's emergency operating fund back to 90 days.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 25, 2022
Funding push begins anew for Sarasota performing arts center project

If everything goes according to plan, the new Sarasota performing arts center could be completed in about six years.

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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 17, 2023
A holiday lights tour on Longboat Key

These are the best spots to see some extra holiday spirit illuminated on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 13, 2023
Improved backcountry access coming soon to Myakka

Trailhead kiosks and markers will enhance safety and accessibility thanks to a Two for the Trails grant.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 13, 2022
Mediterranean dining comes to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Sofia's, a Mediterranean-themed restaurant, is set to open in early August.

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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 7, 2026
Braden River High FFA students hope to make the grade at Manatee County Fair

After sacrificing much of their free time to care for farm animals, many of the students will be rewarded.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 15-21

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 7, 2022
Sarasota mayor awards Vitale a key to the city

Lakewood Ranch resident honored for his work with Sarasota's Boys and Girls Clubs.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2010
ODA breaks ground on fitness center

At about 3,000 square feet, The Out-of-Door Academy's new facility is four times the size of the school's current weight room.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrea Dietz

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks starting in volleyball and overcoming mental blocks.

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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 29, 2018
Longboat Key settles forfeiture case

Longboat Key could receive $30,000 as part of a settlement agreement with Wayne Natt, a Longboat resident who plead no contest to filming people in his home without their permission.

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