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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 19, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events happening this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 6, 2024
Rise and shine at Sarasota's first Living Arts Festival

Three years in the making, the festival arrives in time to heal a battered community.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 15, 2023
Biden botches again: On AI

The president’s executive order to regulate AI is the wrong path. It will create new bureaucracies and stifle positive innovation.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2025
Cost to keep the Van Wezel going estimated at $17 million

The draft Karins Engineering report to the city's Purple Ribbon Committee includes systems upgrades and flood proofing the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, but not expanding or reconfiguring seating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 20, 2025
SPAC pact still faces City Commission uncertainty

A rising price tag on pared-down project, the county's fiscal disinterest and bay view easements make commissioners uneasy over committing to next design phase of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2018
Commissioners field questions about Premier Sports Campus

Premier complex will be under the microscope for a few years before future growth is determined.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2014
Our View

Citizens Voice: misnomer

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Our View: Hogle went by the book

We always say: It's amazing what bizarre things happen in this little island town where life is so perfect. Here it was, Longboat Key residents were just calming down after the surprising (albeit pretty much expected) ousting of longtime Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and the even-more surprising hiring of his replacement, when whoosh ... another Category 5er blows through Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Lido pavilion plans meet resistance

Facing significant public opposition, will the city approve the proposed redevelopment of the Lido Beach pool and pavilion?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2017
We recommend …

Longboat voters have seen these four candidates before. Two have proven records on the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2015
City halts plans for Main Street bar

Concerns about crime, noise and the proliferation of bars led the Planning Board to reject plans for Paddy Wagon Irish Pub.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 12, 2024
New Longboat Key ordinance enables more resilient construction

In response to new FEMA flood maps, town commissioners approve a measure to allow for additional freeboard in low-lying areas of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2024
Man receives threatening texts from alleged cartel henchmen

A man reported to police that his new cellphone number may be linked to threats of violence to its prior owner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 28, 2023
Proposed restaurant, bar zoning changes divide Planning Board

How outdoor rooftop bars are defined and the unknown impact of the new rules are points of concern.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 22, 2016
Robotic pet receives seal of approval in Lakewood Ranch

Windsor Reflections tests robotic seal in battle against dementia

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River senior earns spot on Alabama Crimson Cabaret

Alexsa Dietrich uses experience and hard work to ace tryout at the University of Alabama

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
Red tide begins to disperse after causing a stink

On the north end of the island, fish kills and red tide smells remained prevalent over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 28, 2024
Jason Bearden says he is taking a stand against unsupported development

The Manatee County at-large commissioner says he wants roads built first.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
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Demand for homes continues to rise; Realty company puts focus on health-care industry; Lennar Homes rings in $5M-plus in two months; Candice McElyea joins SNN Local News station

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2015
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort: The $23 million judgment day

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May will decide whether Unicorp National Development can bid on the judgment against Colony unit owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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