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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2012
City manager candidate: Jim Chisholm

The five city manager candidates the Sarasota city commissioners selected include three current Florida city managers. The Sarasota Observer will profile those three Florida candidates over the next three weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Island Beat: Treasure Boat Way fence problems multiply

The gas line rupture last week, near the Treasure Boat Way intersection with Ocean Boulevard, is almost enough to make one think that area has been 'hoodooed.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2016
Long-Distance Love: The love letters of Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

‘Together and Apart: The Love Letters of Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz’ immerses viewers in the long-distance love of two of America’s most iconic artists.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2015
Colony Association acquires triple debtor estate for $3.1 million

A $3.1 million offer for a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort triple debtor estate was awarded to the Colony Association Friday in court. But a rec lease and a rec lease judgment are still in dispute.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
Family Trade: Kibler Ranch

The 1,009-acre Kibler Ranch site will be sold June 6, for the first time in about 100 years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2014
Systems Ready

Sarasota and Manatee counties will jointly install a radio communications network that will improve EMS and other services along University Parkway and in the region.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 21, 2025
Much done, much more to do on affordable housing

Florida Housing Coalition executive tells Chamber luncheon attendees Sarasota County needs 15,000 affordable homes built in 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2024
The Granary remains a Lakewood Ranch breakfast and lunch staple

Karen and Malcolm Ronney found Lakewood Ranch to be the perfect place to host their business ventures.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 14, 2026
Longboat Key Democratic Club to launch newsletter, raise funds for flippable races

Club President Lucie Lapovsky shared new initiatives with about 160 attendees at the most recent luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 31, 2026
SB 538 will improve pay for some coaches but leave many behind

The bill, which has already passed the Florida Legislature, is poised to benefit booster-friendly programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 22, 2023
Six authors and a food truck take over Longboat Library

The Longboat Library held an author's showcase on March 19 and invited the Maine Line lobster truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 15, 2022
Peter Vole named Agriculturalist of the Year in Manatee County

His work with kids in 4-H, FFA and at the Manatee County Fair earned him the award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 11, 2013
Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2012
Ranch alum tackles capital

As the University of South Florida's student body president, Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Matt Diaz is serving as the voice for college students statewide.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala releases more info on 2019 event

The gala will be held May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2016
Golf cart issue scratches surface

Damage causes country club, Town Hall to take closer look at golf carts using prohibited gate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2017
City Commission to discuss Players Centre purchase

Staff is asking for permission to negotiate a purchase agreement for the Tamiami Trail property, listed for $9.5 million, as part of a bayfront redevelopment plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2017
New fire chief Not alarmed by growth

Lakewood National's development could spark new fire station.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 24, 2025
Artist Series Concerts' executive director goes back to the future

Keren Shani-Lifrak returns to the arts after a stint in real estate.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 22, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No day at the park

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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