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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Our View: Time for Town Center

Benderson Development Co. is offering a cool drink of development in a parched economic land. Hopefully, Sarasota County elected officials will have the wisdom not to dump it out.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2011
Organizers dissolve Smart Farm plans

Jaden Hair said the idea for a sustainable community farm in Lakewood Ranch was too complex for her and her partners to realize.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
City of Sarasota will not take gamble on casinos

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously agreed Monday that Las Vegas-style casinos are not in the cards for the city's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 17, 2011
News Briefs

Developers approach city about hotel project; New College welcomes two new board members; Sarasota Memorial, USF create partnership; city, county offices closed for Presidents Day

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 24, 2011
Ringling Museum selects new executive director

On Thursday, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art named Steven High as its executive director.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Publix Liquors set to open Longboat location March 14; Marina's and Swim City to hold open houses; 'Business is Back' reception takes place Monday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

The Concession hires new project manager; Grapevine Communications earns honor, adds to client list; Blush Salon adds stylist to its Lakewood Ranch staff

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
News Briefs

Costco reels in applications for store; Sarasota sculptor honored in Boston; Trader Joe's building changes ownership

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2019
Honey of a problem in Lakewood Ranch

East County Beekeepers share what to do when you find a bee colony around your home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 12, 2018
East Meets West celebrates 10th year

The annual networking event put on by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance will take place on Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 27, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.28.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota and Bradenton with Florida Studio Theatre, Urbanite Theatre, musician Derek Lersch, Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, Coolinary, Umbrellas1926, Lemon Tree Kitchen and Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Sam Shapiro leaves philanthropic legacy

From The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee to The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center, Sam Shapiro dedicated much of his time to giving back. He died Feb. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 29, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 4.30.15

Catch up on this week's social news with Black Tie & Tales.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 9, 2014
Business Briefs

La Firenza unit sells for $4.25 million; Premier Sotheby's honors top 20 teams and associates; BP station rebrands as Mobil Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 25, 2015
Ernie Kretzmer donates $500,000 for new Florida Studio Theatre housing in Rosemary District

Kretzmer's donation will make possible five new townhouses on Cohen Way in the Rosemary District and help serve to house the more than 100 guest artists and apprentices FST houses each year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • February 23, 2025
Myakka marks backcountry with numbered posts

New trail markers will enhance wayfinding and help rangers locate park visitors in need.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 3, 2025
Longboat PD warns of common scams for gift cards, electronic payments

The department said it’s important to verify a request if it seems suspicious or marked as ‘urgent.’

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 5, 2025
Riverview High graduate sets up healthy vending machine business

Branson Rudeen wasn't sure where to go after high school, but he's following in his father's footsteps with his own business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 22, 2025
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation makes leadership move

Board Chair Jim Travers steps back as Jenne Britell and Drayton Saunders step in as co-chairs.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 15, 2020
Grace takes flight in Bradenton due to 'Butterfly Lady'

Bradenton's "Butterfly Lady" brings beauty to the Sabal Harbour neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
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