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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 25, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS — Ellenton lands a waterside attraction

Whiskey Joe's gives Ellenton and Bradenton areas another waterside choice.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch jeweler recovers after devastating burglary

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 28, 2018
What makes a 5-star hotel five star?

Longboat is proposed to get a five star hotel with development of a St. Regis at the site of the former Colony — so what does that mean will go there?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 2, 2023
Photobomber conducts daily raids on unsuspecting beachgoers

Larry Frankel, also known as the Siesta Key Photobomber, keeps the smiles coming on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 15, 2010
MY VIEW: Bust the incentives addiction

There are cycles, there are vicious cycles and then there are local government incentives to attract businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota discuss solutions to duration, schedule of commission meetings

As their meetings can often go late into the night, city commissioners seek an alternative to their “marathon” meetings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Mustangs cap golden memories on the diamond

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2015
Longboat Key electorate approves undergrounding project

Longboat Key voters approved a referendum to issue bonds not to exceed $25.25 million to bury Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Lyndsy McDonald

Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald, who moved into her new storefront on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 1, saw her business nearly triple in 2011.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to online learning

Following state directives, students in the Sarasota County School district will learn online until at least May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 23, 2013
'Lead an interesting life'

Sarasota actress Ann Morrison is more 'Annie Get Your Gun' than the orphan Annie.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 5, 2025
Longtime Save Our Seabirds volunteer receives award nomination

Mattie Watson has worked with the avian rescue group for years, and Visit Sarasota County gave her a nomination for the Haley Hall of Fame Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates Small Business Awards

The winners in four categories were honored at a luncheon on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 12, 2022
New lineup, new album for band with New College roots

Physical Plant emerged from the pandemic with a new album, two new members and a resolve to keep writing new songs.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
News Briefs

Downtown Sarasota Alliance sees changes; U.S. Rep. Bachmann to greet Sarasota voters

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2016
Manatee County bus routes to change

Manatee County Area Transit will modify several routes and bus schedules for fixed route bus service beginning Nov. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 17, 2015
Youth vote 'depressing' in municipal elections — again

The Sarasota City Commission and Longboat Key Town Commission elections failed to bring out more than 6% of registered voters under 55 years old.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2022
Rams baseball being challenged by tough schedule

Riverview is 6-2 and entering a run of games designed to prepare them for the playoffs.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 25, 2010
My View: Sarasota County-media empire

Like other municipalities, Sarasota County is building a multimedia conglomerate at taxpayer expense. Don't think there is no propaganda.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 6, 2023
I shudder to think of the consequences of not putting up shutters

Residents of Lakewood Ranch area mostly were confident of not having to put up shutters for Hurricane Idalia.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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