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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 7, 2014
Race organizers aim to create iconic event

A trio of successful sports business leaders takes a shot at a new event, where the spotlight will be bright. Their process could be a blueprint for how executives overcome logistics hurdles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dishes for Wishes benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central of Northern and Central Florida, Sarasota region. Courtesy photos.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 27, 2013
Tidbites

A dream is a wish your heart makes; The Table is bringing back brunch; and Eat Here opens for lunch.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
5981 Emerald Harbor Drive: Yahn home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
'Downton Abbey' comes to town
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 8, 2014
Tidbites

'Downton Abbey' comes to town; Sarasota wins coveted awards; The Blue Rooster crows; and A special New Year's treat for our readers.

  • Arts + Culture
"It's kind of a bittersweet thing," Kenneth Gill said. "I've had some good years in the community. But now, it’s time to move on."
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 1, 2012
Gill resigns from Longboat Island Chapel

The Rev. Kenneth Gill resigned as senior minister Friday, two days before the congregation was scheduled to vote on his future with the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rado will face John Schmidt in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 2: Eugene Rado

Rado will face John Schmidt in the General Election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2010
Town tax rate to rise 25.8%

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to pass a fiscal year 2010-11 budget on first reading that includes a tax rate of 1.8872 mills; the current rate is 1.5 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students Sofia Della Vedova, Elizabeth Cole, Gabrielle Helmer and Cristal Saavedra-Rivera celebrate their calendar win with art teacher Brian Hubbard.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
Students shoot for the stars with global competition

Four students from the Sarasota School of Arts and Science were chosen to have their artwork featured in the 2021 NASA calendar.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Karen Gourley, a master barber from JustGents, shaves Daiquiri Deck co-owner Russell Matthes' beard.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2011
Business Observer

Daiquiri Deck owners make the cut for opening; LBK Moorings receives ValvTect Marina award

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
Sidelines: Chargers reach NPL semifinals in Colorado

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the NPL Champions Cup July 18 through July 22, in Aurora, Colo.

  • East County
  • Sports
1415 Westway Drive is listed at $8.5 million. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 11, 2013
Home of the Month: 'Showplace'

Heroes and villains, con men and a pop star - they've all called this Lido Shores mansion home.

  • Arts + Culture
Although the city had placed a hold on permits for downtown special events, organizers of events like the Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival can now reserve their locations.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 24, 2016
Downtown event policies remain in flux

City commissioners offered a sign of support for maintaining downtown as a venue for special events — but also expressed an interest in revamping event regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Electric vehicle owner Jim Johnson with his Cadillac ELR at the 2014 Electrify the Island.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 9.10.15

Sarasota events for the week of September 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
BLVD. is expected to open in early 2020.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2019
2nd location of Beach Bistro planned for condo project

Anna Maria Island favorite coming to Sarasota's BLVD. tower in 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bermuda
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
The Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes will run Nov. 4-20.

Home sales in Lakewood Ranch have more than doubled from this time last year, and Lakewood Ranch homebuilders are eager to show off what has new homebuyers so excited.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Growing healthy kids

The Farm to School initiative brings nutritious, fresh food from local farms to schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samantha Castro and Savana Durr, who play for Real So Cal out of California, look at the 1991 Women's World Cup trophy this December at   Premier Sports Campus. The facility has continual attracted top events.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 30, 2018
Don't be timid plotting Premier's future

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
Our View

Think of the legacy

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, senior assistant general counsel Patrick Duggan was announced as the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Chairman for 2017.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2016
Conversation with Patrick Duggan

Patrick Duggan is the second male ever selected to be the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Chairman.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new overly district adjusts regulations on things like bike rentals, street-yard setbacks and parking requirements.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 22, 2018
Pinecraft Overlay District approved

The new overlay district adjusts regulations to fit the residents' unique way of life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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