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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 2, 2025
Alta Vista Elementary wins STEM classroom makeover grant from FPL

The grant will provide new materials for a classroom while also supplementing specials at the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 13, 2011
How the METI deal was done

The top executive for a $60 million Sarasota medical technology business took on a complicated mission: Find a buyer for the firm without sacrificing price. It was an exacting operation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 11, 2024
New Tempo Hotel by Hilton planned for Fruitville Road

A 10-story, 125-room Tempo Hotel by Hilton is proposed to replace a row of one-story merchant spaces, providing multiple adjustments are granted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 17, 2021
Riding for relief

SMART offers a place for clients to relax and build healthy routines during the pandemic.

  • Health
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2019
City alters design for Bobby Jones renovations

The city will reduce the footprint of the municipal golf course from 45 holes to 36 holes, though some officials are still worried about the cost of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 16, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Hollywood Connection

Sarasota County Film Commissioner Jeanne Corcoran is using her Las Vegas clout and local perks to lure blockbuster movie productions to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2020
County, city envision new life for shopping center sites

From malls to strip plazas, Sarasota officials are interested in redeveloping commercial complexes as mixed-use hubs with affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 19, 2023
Fruitville Road condo plan meets metal roadblock

As the first condominium project under to the Rosemary District Overlay District, the developer and staff find themselves at odds over an exterior surface material restriction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 11, 2019
Longboat firefighters see the other side of emergency response

Visit to county's consolidated dispatch center gives first-responders a chance to close the loop on communications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 16, 2019
Teen's Sarasota beach project thinks inside the box

Caleb Jameson has been creating Turtle Safe Toy Boxes for just over a year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2019
Lake Lincoln has new option in Tara

Manatee County commissioners say no to commercial development but OK residential building.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Our View: Money well spent

If there is one, quick way to win the favor and respect of your new associates in the work place, it's to do what Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock did in his third week on the job: Win all full-time town employees a $1,000 bonus/gift.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 8, 2020
What about the 99%?

One-size-fits-all shutdowns don’t make sense. Public officials should shift their focus to reopening the economy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids, Cats and Cupcakes

Cat Depot's fundraiser with cat themed cupcakes, games, dancers, face paint and prizes made already cool cats, even cooler on Saturday, Oct. 22. There were 16 games, a bouncy house and live entertainment provided by area dance academies. The cats were getting lots of love in the adoption center, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Frosty Frolic

Women from the Women's Golf Association dressed as snowwomen on the golf course at Longboat Key Club and Resort Harborside on Tuesday, Dec. 6, for their annual Frosty Frolic. The get-together celebrates the season with a game of golf followed by brunch prepared by the chefs at Longboat Key Club. Each woman brought an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 17, 2011
Black Tie Stand-Out of the Week

Long-time Ringling Museum supporter Tana Sandefur and her daughter Jane Taylor at the Ringling International Arts Festival Block Party -- the kickoff to the very successful third year of this world class event. Get the full story in the October 20 edition of Diversions, which comes with the Longboat Observer, the Sarasota Observer and the Pelican Press.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 4, 2016
Lazy Lobster hosts Networking @ Noon

Chamber members spent the afternoon enjoying lunch and networking.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 15, 2023
Nate’s Animal Honor Rescue puts final touches on expansion

The $12 million project will transform a pet rescue center into a world-class haven for dogs and cats.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 19, 2009
Sun-n-Fun celebrates 50 years

The original owners of Sun-n-Fun held a special dinner celebration at the park Aug. 14.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 8, 2012
Audrey Landers: A chorus girl

Actress Audrey Landers dishes about her famous roles, her hot European career, why she left Hollywood and why she didn't think she was cut out for 'A Chorus Line.'

  • Arts + Culture
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